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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:

2. Salute to the Flag and Mayor's opening remarks.
3. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Common Council meeting of July 16, 2007.
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.
5. Persons who wish to address the Mayor and Council for up to three (3) minutes on a non-agenda item.
6. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Plan Commission meeting of August 6, 2007.
7. Public hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Amend Section 23.02(4)(b) Planned Development District.
8. Ordinance Amendment on the above.
9. Public hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Amend 23.07 Fees: Amendments and Conditional Use Application - Requiring posting of sign as public notice.
10. Ordinance Amendment on the above.
11. Public hearings: 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.
12. Resolutions on the above.
13. Consideration of Amendment to Ordinance - 20.19 - Abatement of Graffiti.
14. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Public Protection Committee meeting of August 13, 2007.
15. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Special Public Protection Committee meeting of August 20, 2007.
16. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Board of Public Works meeting of August 13, 2007.
17. Consideration of Ordinance - Storm Water Management Ordinance (Chapter 31 relating to Site Erosion Control Requirements).
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.

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.
20. Public hearing - Special Assessments for installation of Bituminous Concrete -DuBay Avenue from the 1800 block through the 2000 block.
21. Final Resolution on the above.
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.
23. Final Resolution on the above.
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.
25. Final Resolution on the above.
26. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Finance Committee meeting of August 13, 2007.
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.
28. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Special Personnel Committee meeting of August 7, 2007.
29. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Personnel Committee meeting of August 13, 2007.
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).
31. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Board of Park Commissioners meeting of August 1, 2007.
32. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Board of Water and Sewage Commissioners meeting of August 13, 2007.
33. Election of Assessor to fill unexpired term of former Assessor Carol Kuehn.
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.
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.
36. Statutory monthly financial report of the Comptroller-Treasurer.
37. Adjournment.

   
2. Salute to the Flag and Mayor's opening remarks.

Mayor Halverson stated the curb and gutter construction project on Frontenac Avenue and the Patch Street project are on schedule.

Mayor Halverson commended the Unions and the Personnel Specialist for moving forward at a record pace to create tentative agreements for the Council's consideration.

Mayor Halverson and Director Schrader had a positive neighborhood meeting at the new Yulga Park. The Mayor said the placement of playground equipment, creation of paths and the need for a dog park in the city were the top of the list for discussion.

Mayor Halverson and Ald. Myers held a First District listening session. He said very good comments were expressed by nearly 40 persons in attendance. Mayor Halverson noted next month, he along with Ald. Brooks will hold the Tenth District listening session. He stated in October, a Fifth District listening session will take place.

Mayor Halverson stated the emergency water service agreements with the Villages of Plover and Whiting will be addressed next month.

Mayor Halverson said the budget preparations for the City of Stevens Point are in full swing.

Mayor Halverson said the City continues to be aggressively engaged with AIG Travel Guard to work with them to continue to grow in the City of Stevens Point. The Mayor said multiple sites are being considered in the City especially in the downtown area.

3. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Common Council meeting of July 16, 2007.

Ald. Walther moved, Ald. Stroik seconded, approval of the regular Common Council minutes of
July 16, 2007.

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.

Reid Rocheleau Item #5 - Persons who wish to address the Mayor and Council
408 Cedar Street
Whiting, WI

Ald. Heart Item #5 - Persons who wish to address the Mayor and Council
Fifth District

5. Persons who wish to address the Mayor and Council for up to three (3) minutes on a non-agenda item.

Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, is concerned with the rumors of AIG moving. Mr. Rocheleau said the Council should be more proactive in matters like this. He said the City needs to find out what AIG needs to keep them downtown. Mr. Rocheleau also said it is time the Mayor separate the Planning Department from the Inspection Department.

Mayor Halverson said the City continues to be aggressively engaged with AIG Travel Guard to do all we can to work with them and help them to continue to grow in Stevens Point. The Mayor said multiple sites are being considered in the City especially in the downtown area. He said the City will continue to be engaged at the highest level to find the best site for AIG in the City of Stevens Point.

Ald. Heart announced beginning on Wednesday, August 29, 2007, East Avenue will be closed between Oak Street and Jefferson Street until January, 2008 while they evaluate the safety concerns.

6. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Plan Commission meeting of August 6, 2007.

Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Trzebiatowski seconded, approval of the actions taken and placing on file the minutes of the Plan Commission meeting of
August 6, 2007.

Roll Call: Ayes all. Nays none. Motion carried.

7. Public hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Amend Section 23.02(4)(b) Planned Development District.

The public hearing was declared open by the Mayor.

John Vollendorf, 3241 Yosemite Drive, is here on behalf of Stevens Point Area Senior High School to ask the Council for their consideration for a variance that will allow the school to install an electric sign on North Point Drive. Mr. Vollendorf said the purpose of the sign will be to communicate any significant event at the High School.

As no one further wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.

8. Ordinance Amendment on the above.

Ald. Molski moved, Ald. Moore seconded, approval of the ordinance amending section 23.02(4)(b) Planned Development District.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Brooks, Stroik, Molski, Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Heart, Wiza, Hanson, Walther, Myers.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

9. Public hearing - Ordinance Amendment - Amend 23.07 Fees: Amendments and Conditional Use Application - Requiring posting of sign as public notice.

The public hearing was declared open by the Mayor.

As no one wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.

10. Ordinance Amendment on the above.

Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Slowinski seconded, approval of the ordinance amending section 23.07 Fees.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Myers, Walther, Hanson, Wiza, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.

11. Public hearings:

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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