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Regular City Council Meeting
December 17, 2007, 7:00 P.M.

Council Chambers, County-City Building
Mayor Andrew Halverson, presiding

Roll Call: 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 Chief Morris, Fire Chief Barnes, Assessor Siebers, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor Laidlaw, Personnel Specialist Jakusz, Kari Yenter, Kelley Pazdernik, Gene Kemmeter (Portage County Gazette), Patrick Thornton (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 November 19, and the minutes of the Special Common Council meetings of November 6, 19, 20 and December 10, 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. Presentation by the Arts Alliance.
7. Consideration of minutes and actions
taken at the Plan Commission meeting of December 3, 2007.
8. Public Hearing - Ordinance amendment - Zoning - Section 23.02(4)(d)3.1 - amend the maximum height of a tower and the minimum setback of a tower in industrial zoning.
9. Consideration on Ordinance Amendment regarding the above.
10. Public Hearing - Conditional Use Request of Flint Hills Resources LP, 741 Mason St., to Replace/enlarge Petroleum Storage Vessels.
11. Consideration on Resolution regarding the above.
12. Public Hearing - Conditional Use Request of Stevens Point 3297 Church WI LLC, 3297 Church St., to Construct Commercial Development with Reduced Setback.
13. Consideration on Resolution regarding the above.
14. Introduction of Resolution vacating a portion of Mary's Drive.
15. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Public Protection Committee meeting of December 10, 2007.

16. Consideration of Ordinance Amendment - Change of District #3 Polling Place - Move from Fire Station, 1701 Franklin Street, to Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve Street.
17. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Personnel Committee meeting of December 10, 2007.
18. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007.
19. Consideration of Ordinance Amendment - Traffic:
Creation of No Parking: On the west side of West Whitney from the intersection of West Cornell to a point 246.5 feet south. On the south side of West Cornell from the intersection with West Whitney to a point 120 feet west.

20. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Special Board of Public Works meeting of December 17, 2007.
21. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Finance Committee meeting of December 10, 2007.
22. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Board of Park Commissioners meeting of December 5, 2007.
23. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Board of Water and Sewage Commissioners meeting of December 10, 2007.
24. Appointment of Election Officials for 2008-2009.
25. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the:
Police and Fire Commission meeting of December 4, 2007. Transportation Commission meeting of December 12, 2007.

26. Consideration of Statutory monthly financial report of the Comptroller-Treasurer.
27. Adjournment.

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

Mayor Halverson announced the development of apartments on Carol's Lane is not on the agenda and will not be discussed.

3. Approval of the minutes of the Regular Common Council meeting of November 19, and the minutes of the Special Common Council meetings of November 6, 19, 20 and December 10, 2007.

Ald. Walther moved, Ald. Hanson seconded, approval of the Regular Common Council minutes of
November 19, and the minutes of the Special Common Council meetings of November 6, 19, 20, and December 10, 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 #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
408 Cedar Street
Whiting, WI

Jo Seiser Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
616A Fourth Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Mary Ann Laszewski Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
1209 Wisconsin Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Tom Rowe Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
509 Prentice Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Scott Stencil Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
1372 Hwy. 34
Mosinee, WI

Jim DeWeerd Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
5364 Duncan Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Dean Besiada Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
2824 Jefferson Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Rick Rettler Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
3317 Business Park Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Jeff Martin Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
5771 Regent Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Eric Berens Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
5461 Conifer Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Michelle Branham Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
9473 Woodland Circle
Amherst Junction, WI 54407

Phillip Branham Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
9473 Woodland Circle
Amherst Junction, WI 54407

Jan Hermann Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
1249 Washington Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481

John Rowe Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
1672 Hwy. 10 W.
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Tom Haulfmann Item #5 - Persons who wish to address Mayor and Council
5316 Carol's Lane
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Brad Johnson Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
2621 Russet Drive
Plover, WI 54467

Dave Olson Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
4408 Sequoia Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Allan Hatz Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
202 Court Street
Neillsville, WI

David Ladick Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
4517 Nicolet Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Jaime Klasinski Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
5427 Oakwood Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Terrill Marxer Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
434 W. River Drive
Stevens Point, WI 54481

David Marten Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
508 Green Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Wanda Zuege Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
6324 Country Lane
Custer, WI

Terese Barta Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
2409 Stanley Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Henry Korger Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
3200 Water Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Melba Sullivan Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
5535 Hwy. 66
Stevens Point, WI 54481

John Mosey Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
1932 Briggs Street
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Richard Crowther Item #18 - Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007
1501 East Avenue
Stevens Point, WI 54481

Ald. Trzebiatowski Item #5 - Persons who wish to address Mayor and Council
District #7

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

Tom Haulfmann, 5316 Carol's Lane, questions the need for this type of development on Carol's Lane. Mr. Haulfmann stated if the apartments are developed, they should go south of Carol's Lane with access from Country Club Drive.

Ald. Trzebiatowski stated the City has taken a lot of flack about the cost of city taxes. He noted that included in the City taxes is money that goes to other municipalities such as the School District, Technical College and Portage County. The alderman stated the City collects over $7 million of city taxpayer money for Portage County. He asked what services are received from Portage County for this amount of money.

6. Presentation by the Arts Alliance.

Mayor Halverson stated the Arts Alliance is not available to be here this evening.

7. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Plan Commission meeting of December 3, 2007.

Ald. Moore moved, Ald. Stroik seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Plan Commission meeting of
December 3, 2007.

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

8. Public Hearing - Ordinance amendment - Zoning - Section 23.02(4)(d)3.1 - amend the maximum height of a tower and the minimum setback of a tower in industrial zoning.

The public hearing was declared open by the Mayor.

Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, asked that the request to reduce the setback be denied. He said there are better and more appropriate locations for this tower. Mr. Rocheleau stated there is possible interest from the School Board and the potential for the School District to make more money than what was originally offered.

Jerry Walters, 129 Cedar Street W., questioned the legality on the ownership of the property. He stated a 160' tower is huge. Mr. Walters suggested using the water tower or existing flag pole for the tower. He questions the need for a 160' tower.

Kim Hoppenrath, 2907 Cherry Street, said the Village of Whiting's water tower has five cell carriers. He said the Village collects revenue from each of the carriers. He said the water tower is 125' and there are no problems with the height of the tower.

Chris Brindley, 2820 Locust Street, said the neighbors do not deserve to have a 160' tower in their neighborhood.

Cheryl Coulthurst, 506 Cedar Street West, said the tower is obsessive and an eye sore.

Steve Kewer, 2001 Riverview Avenue, opposes the proposed construction of the tower. He said the tower will be a visual eye sore. Mr. Kewer voiced his concerns on the negative impact on the surrounding area, decreasing property values, safety and proper setback from neighboring homes.

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

9. Consideration on Ordinance Amendment regarding the above.

Director Gardner said the proposed location is in the City of Stevens Point.

Ald. Stroik asked if the School Board approached the City about potential reconsideration. He also asked if this was tabled for 30 days, would it hurt the development.

Director Gardner said the applicant is not here this evening but this is a two step process.

Ald. Myers asked what is the amount received per month from each carrier.

Director Halverson said the City's water tower has four carriers. She said the amounts range from $1265 to $1900 per month.

Ald. Wiza said the Council has no control over the amount negotiated between the School District and the carrier. He said the City needs a cell tower plan. The Alderman said it would be appropriate for the City to perform a survey of where the towers are located and possible locations for additional cell towers.

Ald. Wiza moved, Ald. Myers seconded, to postpone action on the request for the amendment to the maximum height of a tower and the minimum setback of a tower in industrial zoning for a period of at least 30 days.

Ald. Heart agrees with Ald. Wiza.

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

10. Public Hearing - Conditional Use Request of Flint Hills Resources LP, 741 Mason St., to Replace/Enlarge Petroleum Storage Vessels.

The public hearing was declared open by the Mayor.

Ron Michaels, Plant Manager, is available for any questions.

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

11. Consideration on Resolution regarding the above.

Ald. Moore moved, Ald. Brooks seconded, to approve the conditional use request for Flint Hills Resources LP, 741 Mason Street, to replace/enlarge petroleum storage vessels.

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

12. Public Hearing - Conditional Use Request of Stevens Point 3297 Church WI LLC, 3297 Church St., to Construct Commercial Development with Reduced Setback.

The public hearing was declared open by the Mayor.

Fritz Schierl, 2201 Madison Street, is available for any questions.

Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, said granting this request would prevent the public from having a safer and improved intersection. He said there are no turn lanes at this intersection. Mr. Rocheleau said this intersection has a lot of accidents including the only fatality in several years.

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

13. Consideration on Resolution regarding the above.

Ald. Stroik asked when Highway HH was redesigned.

Director Euclide said Highway HH was redesigned over five years ago.

Director Gardner said it was done about eight or nine years ago.

Ald. Stroik said the traffic lights were put in about 1999 knowing the next block was Michigan Avenue. He believes there was ample consideration at that time if the alignment was truly necessary.

Director Gardner said it was considered and rejected due to costs.

Director Euclide said the intersection can handle the amount of traffic.

Ald. Wiza asked what objections Mr. Schierl would have in reducing the size of the development to comply with the current setbacks.

Fritz Schierl said the project becomes obscured.

Ald. Wiza asked if it would be feasible to reduce the number to two tenants.

Ald. Myers said if Subway is reduced by 23%, it would not hurt their income from the two retail businesses because Schierl owns Subway.

Ald. Stroik asked if the Department of Transportation was given this information prior to this action being taken.

Director Gardner replied, no.

Ald. Brooks asked if there are any current concerns with this intersection.

Director Euclide has not found anything that needs to be changed at this time.

Ald. Myers said the City should find out from DOT if they still have plans to change this intersection.

Ald. Myers moved, to postpone for 30 days to check with the DOT relating to their plans.

The motion failed due to a lack of a second.

Director Gardner said the DOT made it clear that there is no need nor would they pay for any improvements.

Ald. Stroik asked how many cars can stack up between Michigan Court and the stop lights on Church Street.

Director Euclide said it is approximately 60' so about three to four vehicles. He said they also can line up on Michigan Court.

Ald. Stroik noted it is controlled by traffic lights which could be timed appropriately.

Director Euclide said yes, the signals could be retimed.

Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Molski seconded, to grant the setback requirements at 3297 Church Street to construct commercial development within the reduced setback.

Ald. Wiza asked if there is enough room for a turn lane with a turn arrow installed at Nebel Street and Business 51.

Director Euclide said it probably could.

Ald. Wiza moved, Ald. Brooks seconded, to install a turn lane and left turn signal at that intersection.

Director Euclide said it could require additional construction.

Ald. Stroik noted there is already a left turn lane.

Ald. Wiza said there is not a turn signal.

Director Euclide said a study would need to be performed to determine the need for the turn signal. He said there is more to it than just putting up the turn signal. The Director said it could cost about $50,000.

Ald. Wiza withdrew his amendment to the motion.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Stroik, Molski, Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Heart, Wiza, Hanson, Walther.
Nays: Ald. Brooks, Myers.
Ayes - 9. Nays - 2. Motion carried.

14. Introduction of Resolution vacating a portion of Mary's Drive.

Mayor Halverson moved, Ald. Moore seconded, to introduce a resolution vacating a portion of Mary's Drive which will be acted on in February.

15. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Public Protection Committee meeting of December 10, 2007.

Ald. Slowinski moved, Ald. Stroik seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Public Protection Committee meeting of
December 10, 2007.

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

16. Consideration of Ordinance Amendment - Change of District #3 Polling Place - Move from Fire State, 1701 Franklin Street, to Dreyfus University Center, 1015 Reserve Street.

Ald. Trzebiatowski moved, Ald. Hanson seconded, to approve moving the Third District Polling Place from the Fire Station to the Dreyfus University Center at 1015 Reserve Street.

Ald. Stroik asked if the Third District residents were notified of the change.

Clerk Moe responded they will be notified once the change has been approved.

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

17. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Personnel Committee meeting of December 10, 2007.

Ald. Hanson moved, Ald. Myers seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Personnel Committee meeting of
December 10, 2007.

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

18. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Board of Public Works meeting of December 10, 2007.

Ald. Moore moved, Ald. Stroik seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Board of Public Works meeting of
December 10, 2007, with item #3 and item #5 pulled for further discussion.

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

Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, urged the Council to postpone action on purchasing garbage trucks to get additional bids for the best price. He suggested looking into contracting the service. Mr. Rocheleau said Wausau and Marshfield have been contracting their garbage services for some time. He said competition is the way to get the best price.

Jo Seiser, 616A Fourth Avenue, said it is important to employ our city workers. She said it is an asset to our community to have staff that do a good job. Ms. Seiser said less energy will be used with the new system. She stated it is better to use taxes to support living wages rather than just for equipment.

Mary Ann Laszewski, 1209 Wisconsin Street, asked the Council to consider contracting the garbage services. She said the City of Stevens Point is one of only a few communities that do not contract out. Ms. Laszewski said contracting is the most cost effective method of disposing waste. She stated by state law, glass must be recycled. Ms. Laszewski said the City must entertain all options. She said it is all about saving money, safety and good service which contracting out services would provide.

Tom Rowe, 509 Prentice Street, is concerned with problems during the winter and where to place the container. He said one size does not fit all. Mr. Rowe said it will be difficult for the elderly to move the containers. He suggested maintaining the City's current system for garbage collection.

Scott Stencil, 1372 Hwy. 34, is the Operational Manager for Waste Management. Mr. Stencil had been contacted by numerous residents about handling the City of Stevens Point's garbage collection. He said Waste Management would be willing to help the City with the bidding process.

Dean Besiada, 2824 Jefferson Street, represents Veolia Environmental Services. He said Veolia is willing to honor requests for bids. Mr. Besiada said they do a good share of commercial garbage collection including the University. He said Veolia also collects garbage for a number of smaller municipalities.

Jan Hermann, 1249 Washington Avenue, has a small garage with no room for the bins. He only has a small amount of garbage. Mr. Hermann is concerned with where he will place the container at the curb and the life expectancy of the containers. He is pleased with the current garbage services.

Henry Korger, 3200 Water Street, said the present system is not broke so why fix it. He is concerned that the containers will be on the sidewalks. Mr. Korger said the residents will always be looking at the containers.

John Mosey, 1932 Briggs Street, asked if everyone will have to use the new system. He asked what authority the City has to require the residents to use the system.

City Attorney Molepske said if the municipal service is used, everyone is expected to follow the rules. He said an individual can take their garbage to a sanitary land fill if they would like.

Ald. Heart asked if the changes have been made to the recycling of glass.

Director Euclide said originally, it was encouraged to remove glass from recycling. He said that is not allowed so glass will be included with recycling. The Director said research on this project started in 2004 so a lot of work has been put into this. He said the average cost for the services in the County is between $9.44 and $10.40. The Director said the cost with the automated system would be approximately $8.55 which includes the cost of the carts and equipment. He said the carts are expected to last about 10 years. The Director said the total cost is $1.7 million.

Ald. Heart asked about the assistance available for the disabled.

Director Euclide said forms are available for assistance and it will be verified that the individual is disabled.

Ald. Heart asked if there is a fee to exchange your cart for a smaller one.

Director Euclide said there are no fees to exchange carts. He said there is a fee for an additional cart.

Ald. Heart asked if the smaller carts will be made available to the residents.

Director Euclide said they could be made available but they are harder to handle.

Ald. Wiza asked if Waste Management or Veolia use the automated garbage system. He asked what is the biggest problem with the automated trucks.

Scott Stencil said they use many different styles including the automated system. He said it is costly to maintain the trucks on a daily basis.

Dean Besiada said they also have many different styles including the automated trucks. He said a problem is they can only reach a certain distance.

Ald. Wiza said there is a 10 year warranty on the bins. He asked how many stops are made in a day.

Director Euclide said there are a total of 8,000 customers which is completed in four days.

Ald. Wiza rode along with another community that uses the automated system and also talked with a mechanic from a different community. He said these communities have seen increased efficiency, reduction of workman's compensation and less sick time used since implementing the automated system.

Director Euclide said workman's comp claims are reduced and recycling rates increase when using the automated system.

Mayor Halverson said less fuel will be used and citizens will recycle at a higher rate. The Mayor also said he wants to retain public employees whenever he gets the chance. He said the City is trying to be as efficient as possible and maintain service levels.

Ald. Brooks asked if someone moves within the City, can they upgrade to a bigger cart. He also asked where the City will store the extra carts.

Director Euclide said there is no charge for trade-ins. The Director said he does not have a specific storage area but the carts are unassembled so they will not take up that much room.

Ald. Brooks asked if there is a fee to bring bulky items to the Street Department.

Director Euclide said this is free of charge.

Ald. Wiza said it is very important to maintain the adjustments and preventive maintenance on the vehicles. He asked if anyone will loose their job if this project is approved.

Mayor Halverson said he cannot promise that anyone will not be laid-off next year in any department. He said the implementation of this program does not directly correlate to the lay-off of three people.

Ald. Stroik asked when the garbage trucks will be put into use.

Director Euclide responded in about six months. He said the program will be implemented before the winter months.

Ald. Walther asked how much more will the City pay for the vehicles if this is postponed until next year.

Director Euclide replied there is a 10% increase in the cost of the vehicles for model year change.

Ald. Moore moved, Ald. Trzebiatowski seconded, to approve the garbage truck quote and the actions taken.

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

Jim DeWeerd, 5364 Duncan Drive, said Corey Marschke has unique qualities. He said both individuals are qualified for Airport Manager. Mr. DeWeerd said the pilots have not been able to get the services that they need.

Rick Rettler, 7309 CTH. JJ, said the airport is of great importance to the City. Mr. Rettler utilizes the airport to help his business and this community. He supports Corey Marschke.

Jeff Martin, 5771 Regent Street, stated CAM Aviation was the lowest bidder. Mr. Martin said Corey Marschke is qualified to manage the airport.

Melba Sullivan, 5535 Hwy. 66, said she has received adequate care and service but this is an opportunity to make a change in management. Ms. Sullivan said Mr. Marschke has the experience to manage the airport.

Michelle Branham, 9473 Woodland Circle, supports Corey Marschke as Airport Manager.

Phillip Branham, 9473 Woodland Circle, supports Corey Marschke.

John Rowe, 1672 Hwy. 10 W., said Corey Marschke is an excellent candidate. He noted accepting the lowest bidder is one way to help the airport become self-sufficient. Mr. Rowe said the airport needs local support in order to be successful.

Brad Johnson, 2621 Russet Drive, supports Corey Marschke of CAM Aviation.

Dave Olson, 4408 Sequoia Drive, supports Corey Marschke.

Al Hatz, 202 Court Street, employed Corey Marschke for about four years. He is not aware of Mr. Corey breaking any FAA regulations. Mr. Hatz stated that Mr. Marschke never broke any rules during his employment. He stated Mr. Marschke does not perform annual inspections without a license.

Dave Ladick, 4517 Nicolet Avenue, supports Corey Marschke and CAM Aviation. He said the Airport Management position is an important decision to keep the airport viable.

Jaime Klasinski, 5427 Oakwood Avenue, supports Corey Marschke. Mr. Klasinski stated Mr. Marschke has the proper insurance, manuals and tools to perform the work.

Terrill Marxer, 434 W. River Drive, supports Mr. Pinney as the Airport Manager. He said Mr. Pinney has fulfilled his obligation as manager.

Dave Martin, 508 Green Avenue, has known Corey Marschke for several years and supports him as Airport Manager.

Wanda Zuege, 6324 Country Lane, as a business owner, is satisfied with Mr. Pinney and his qualities as Airport Manager.

Terese Barta, 2409 Stanley Street, is concerned with changing the Airport Management. She had good relations with the current Manager. Ms. Barta said Mr. Pinney's proposal is higher because it included more services.

Eric Berens, 5461 Conifer Drive, supports Corey Marschke for Airport Manager.

Richard Crowther, 1501 East Avenue, said something is broke at the Airport and it needs to be fixed. Mr. Crowther said Mr. Marschke has the qualifications to be Airport Manager.

Mayor Halverson asked the City Attorney to address the stipulations in the contract for Airport Manager.

City Attorney Molepske said initially it was for a two year contract with a renewal term of five years. He said in this case, the City decided to look at other proposals.

Ald. Stroik asked why Mr. Marschke's previous proposal was higher than his proposal this time.

Corey Marschke said he now has more experience with budget amounts.

Ald. Stroik asked what is the renewal process for this contract.

Mayor Halverson said it would be a five year contract with an aggressive review period after two years.

City Attorney Molepske said this is a five year contract which can be terminated after two years if it is determined that the work of the manager is not satisfactory.

Ald. Stroik asked why it was not brought before the Board of Pubic Works to reopen the bid.

City Attorney Molepske stated a notice of non-renewal was issued because there were numerous complaints on how the airport is being handled. The City Attorney noted the same method would be used in two years if needed.

Ald. Trzebiatowski said the Airport Manager sets the image at the airport.

Ald. Trzebiatowski moved, Ald. Walther seconded, to award the contract to Corey Marschke of CAM Aviation LLC for a period of five years with a two year review.

Ald. Wiza would like clarification on the process taken for non-renewal for Mr. Pinney.

City Attorney Molepske said Mr. Pinney was given notice that the City was considering terminating the contract and searching for replacements including Mr. Pinney.

Ald. Wiza asked what some of the complaints were against Mr. Pinney.

Mayor Halverson said the complaints included inappropriate deals on hangars, lack of professionalism and vindictive nature. He said there were enough complaints for non-renewal.

Ald. Heart asked if the Director of Public Works was included in the discussions about the Airport Manager.

Mayor Halverson noted that the Director was included in the discussion.

Ald. Trzebiatowski suggested the manager be required to submit monthly reports.

Mayor Halverson said this administration will be more mindful of the airport operations.

Ald. Stroik suggested the ordinance include language that the Board of Public Works ultimately makes the decision on the Airport Manager's performance.

City Attorney Molepske said it is already in place.

Ald. Stroik asked if there could be a lawsuit against the City for not following the ordinance.

City Attorney Molepske said the contract is specific which provides the City the right to unilaterally give notice of termination of the contract if it deems. He said the Board of Pubic Works considered the applications which were a result of the Mayor's decision as Chief Executive Officer for the City. The City Attorney said the Board concluded it was in the best interest of the City to accept the lowest bid and final action will take place this evening.

Ald. Stroik asked if this should happen again, will it be the Board of Public Work's action.

City Attorney Molepske replied it will be the Board of Public Work's action.

Ald. Slowinski asked why Mr. Pinney's bid would be considered if his contract was non-renewed because of his performance.

Mayor Halverson responded if his bid was less and ways to improve his performance were found then we would have considered him.

Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Myers, Walther, Hanson, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: Ald. Wiza.
Ayes - 10. Nays - 1. Motion carried.

19. Consideration of Ordinance Amendment - Traffic:

Creation of No Parking:

On the west side of West Whitney from the intersection of West Cornell to a point 246.5 feet south.
On the south side of West Cornell from the intersection with West Whitney to a point 120 feet west.

Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Moore seconded, approval of the traffic ordinance amendment creating No Parking on the west side of West Whitney from the intersection of West Cornell to a point 246.5 feet south and on the south side of West Cornell from the intersection with West Whitney to a point 120 feet west.

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

20. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Special Board of Public Works meeting of December 17, 2007.

Clerk Moe read the minutes of the Special Board of Public Works meeting of December 17, 2007.

Ald. Walther moved, Ald. Brooks seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Special Board of Public Works meeting of December 17, 2007.

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

21. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Finance Committee meeting of December 10, 2007.

Ald. Molski moved, Ald. Hanson seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Finance Committee meeting of
December 10, 2007.

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

22. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Board of Park Commissioners meeting of December 5, 2007.

Ald. Wiza moved, Ald. Slowinski seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Board of Park Commissions meeting of
December 5, 2007.

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

23. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Board of Water and Sewage Commissioners meeting of December 10, 2007.

Ald. Slowinski moved, Ald. Molski seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Board of Water and Sewage Commissioners meeting of
December 10, 2007.

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

24. Appointment of Election Officials for 2008-2009.

Clerk Moe noted by state statute, the City is required to provide a list of individuals by political party that have requested to represent those parties. He will submit a list of independents next month.

Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Trzebiatowski seconded, approval of the appointment of Election Officials for 2008-2009.

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

25. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the:

Police and Fire Commission meeting of December 4, 2007.
Transportation Commission meeting of December 12, 2007.

Ald. Walther moved, Ald. Wiza seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Police and Fire Commission meeting of December 4, 2007, and Transportation Commission meeting of December 12, 2007.

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

26. Consideration of Statutory monthly financial report of the Comptroller-Treasurer.

Ald. Molski moved, Ald. Stroik seconded, to accept the financial report of the Comptroller-Treasurer and place it on file.

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

27. Adjournment.

Adjournment at 10:25 p.m.

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