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Regular City Council Meeting
August 18, 2008, 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; Deputy Police Chief Dowling, Interim Fire Chief Zinda, Assessor Siebers, Personnel Manager Jakusz, Mayoral Assistant Pazdernik, Kari Yenter, Gene Kemmeter (Portage County Gazette), Meredith Thorn (Stevens Point Journal)
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Mayor Halverson thanked everyone for their help cleaning up during the historic drawdown of the river.
Mayor Halverson discussed the new program in place for residential reinvestment within the City of Stevens Point. He said funds are available for community members who want to purchase a student rental and convert it back to single family.
3. Consideration of the minutes of the Regular Common Council meeting of July 21, 2008.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Wiza seconded, approval of the regular Common Council minutes of July 21, 2008.
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.
Ald. Wiza:
Item # 5 - Persons who wish to address Mayor and Council
Ald. Brooks:
Item # 5 - Persons who wish to address Mayor and Council
Ald. Walther:
Item # 5 - Persons who wish to address Mayor and Council
Mary Ann Laszewski, 1209 Wisconsin Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481:
Item # 5 - Persons who wish to address Mayor and Council
Item #19 - Board of Public Works meeting of August 11, 2008
Item #23 - Board of Park Commissioners meeting of August 6, 2008
Katie Kloth, 1536A Water Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481:
Item # 5 - Persons who wish to address Mayor and Council
Cathy Dugan, 615 Sommers Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481:
Item # 5 - Persons who wish to address Mayor and Council
Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, Whiting:
Item # 5 - Persons who wish to address Mayor and Council
Item # 6 - Plan Commission meeting of August 4, 2008
Item #16 - Finance Committee meeting of August 11, 2008
Item #17 - Developers Agreement with Gerrard Corp
Item #19 - Board of Public Works meeting of August 11, 2008
Item #23 - Board of Park Commissioners meeting of August 6, 2008
Item #25 - Mayor's Appointments
Henry Korger, 3200 Water Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481:
Item # 5 - Persons who wish to address Mayor and Council
Item #17 - Developer's Agreement with Gerrard Corp
Tim Hanley, 2849 Ellis Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481:
Item # 5 - Persons who wish to address Mayor and Council
Rich Sommer, 4224 Janick Circle W., Stevens Point, WI 54481:
Item #14 - Ordinance regarding number of Election Officials
Item #16 - Finance Committee meeting of August 11, 2008
Item #17 - Developer's Agreement with Gerrard Corp
Eric Olson, 1317 Wisconsin Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481:
Item #17 - Developer's Agreement with Gerrard Corp
David Plaisance, 3241 Nicolet Court, Stevens Point, WI 54481:
Item #17 - Developer's Agreement with Gerrard Corp
Daryl Kurtenbach, 5282 Airport Road, Stevens Point, WI 54481:
Item #17 - Developer's Agreement with Gerrard Corp
Phillip Aodes, 504 Main Street, La Crosse, WI:
Item #17 - Developer's Agreement with Gerrard Corp
Bernie Prutz, 4751 Coolidge Avenue, Plover, WI 54467:
Item #17 - Developer's Agreement with Gerrard Corp
Marv Hafenbreadl, 525 Wadleigh Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481:
Item #23 - Board of Park Commissioners meeting of August 6, 2008
Susan Eberhard, 3147 Dan's Drive, Stevens Point, WI 54481:
Item #23 - Board of Park Commissioners meeting of August 6, 2008
Karlene Ferrante, 1324 Portage Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481:
Item #23 - Board of Park Commissioners meeting of August 6, 2008
Mary McComb, 2100 Elk Street, Stevens Point, WI 54481:
Item #23 - Board of Park Commissioners meeting of August 6, 2008
5. Persons who wish to address the Mayor and Council for up to three (3) minutes on a non-agenda item.
Ald. Wiza expressed his gratitude and thanked everyone for their hard work cleaning up the river. He also thanked Veolia for donating dumpsters to dispose the trash. The alderman stressed that the City try and consider providing garbage collection along alleys.
Mayor Halverson stated during past discussions, it has been mentioned that the old trucks with back tippers could pick up garbage along alleys so it is already being considered.
Ald. Brooks noted that garbage pick up will remain once per week and the recycling collection is outlined on the schedule that the residents received with their cart.
Ald. Walther announced the Goerke Field Parking Committee will meet at the Parks and Recreation Building on Tuesday, August 26, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. to discuss parking for Goerke Field.
Mary Ann Laszewski, 1209 Wisconsin Street, stated the Robert Rules of Order requires that the Chairperson of a meeting remain impartial during debate. She requested that the rules are complied with especially during debate at Council meetings.
Katie Kloth, 1536A Water Street, stated the university students do not want parking at Goerke Stadium. She said the green space is more valuable.
Cathy Dugan, 615 Sommers Street, suggested considering to extend the time frame for Commissioners, Council members and the public to review upcoming proposals. She provided examples of how the City of Madison handles agenda items and procedures.
Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, commended Ald. Wiza and the Prime Water Anglers for their help cleaning up the river. He is disappointed with the Mayor's conduct during City meetings.
Henry Korger, 3200 Water Street, does not appreciate the Mayor lecturing at the City meetings which may persuade the members on which way to vote.
Tim Hanley, 2849 Ellis Street, said the main access to his property is off an alley. He said it is wrong to exclude alley garbage collection for the residences such as his.
Mayor Halverson said the old trucks will have tippers on the back of the trucks and the City is still discussing the use of these trucks for garbage collection from alleys.
6. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Plan Commission meeting of August 4, 2008.
Ald. Moore moved, Ald. Trzebiatowski seconded, to accept the minutes and affirm the actions taken at the Plan Commission meeting of August 4, 2008.
Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, suggested adding that the berm at Tony's Landscaping be placed in front and on the west side of the property. He said it also should be required to have 8' gates on the openings to the property.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Brooks seconded, to pull item #3 for further discussion.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
Director Gardner said a drawing was submitted by the owner of the property. He said the berm is on the north and west side of the property.
Mayor Halverson asked what is allowed in this type of zoning.
Director Gardner said commercial uses can be used in Industrial zoning.
Ald. Slowinski said the property owner should continue to store items behind the property.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Brooks seconded, to add that the berm be around the north and west borders of the property as noted in the submitted plan, both entryways be screened with 8' gates as a condition, the Plan Commission meets in November to give final approval on site to these changes and no heavy excavation equipment operated in and out of this site without approval.
Roll Call: Ayes majority.
Nays minority. Motion carried.
7. Public Hearing - Zoning - Section 23.02(2)(f)- Creation of Overlay Zoning District "TID 5 Tax Increment District 5" with lesser Setbacks.
The public hearing was declared open by the Mayor.
Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, would like this postponed for further information and how other factors such as this area is located in the university's plan fall in place. He said the university includes green space at this location.
Mayor Halverson explained the university's involvement and plans for this area. He said the university intended to demolish the building and develop a parking lot.
Henry Korger, 3200 Water Street, voiced his concerns on changing zoning for certain properties. He said it is not fair to other property owners who complied with the zoning regulations. Mr. Korger asked that this issue be postponed for further study.
Rich Sommer, 4224 Janick Circle W., said the creation of a new zoning district is a serious issue which needs more public input.
Paul Wachowiak, 1620 Meadow View Lane, is concerned with allowing lesser setbacks and asked that this be postponed.
Cathy Dugan, 615 Sommers Street, is in favor of bringing the building closer to the road and having parking to the back of the property; however, she does like the fact that there is very little green space.
Phillip Aodes, Gerrard Corp., said the university officials were aware of this project.
Greg Diemer, UWSP, said the university was approached by the property seller to sell this property to the university. He said the property seller was asked if there were any interested private developers interested in the property. Mr. Diemer was told that there were none so the university put in an offer to purchase. He said he did not see the proposed plan until two weeks ago at the Plan Commission meeting.
David Plaisance, 3241 Nicolet Court, asked the Council to take their time on this issue.
As no one further wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
8. Consideration of Ordinance Amendment on the above.
Ald. Heart has concerns with not having enough time to discuss and accept public input.
Ald. Heart moved, Ald. Wiza seconded, to postpone the creation of the Overlay Zoning District for one month for further discussion and hold a meeting within the District Overlay area.
Ald. Stroik disagrees with the motion to postpone since the Plan Commission meeting was held several weeks ago. He does not feel the majority of the residents and business owners have an issue with this.
Ald. Myers stated this is a city-wide issue.
Ald. Wiza stated silence is not always a sign of agreement.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Myers, Wiza, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski.
Nays: Ald. Walther, Hanson, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Ayes - 5. Nays - 6. Motion failed.
Ald. Stroik said this ordinance strictly deals with TID #5 at this point. He said like any other ordinance, this is a work in progress and it can be amended.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Walther seconded, to approve the ordinance as presented.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Brooks, Stroik, Molski, Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Hanson, Walther.
Nays: Ald. Heart, Wiza, Myers.
Ayes - 8. Nays - 3. Motion carried.
9. Public Hearing - Zoning - Section 23.01(16)(c)14 and Section 23.01(16)(c)10 - Amend Conditional Use Standards for Residential in Commercial Districts.
The public hearing was declared open by the Mayor.
Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, opposes the ordinance amendment.
Paul Wachowiak, 1620 Meadow View Lane, asked that the ordinance amendment be postponed to prepare a better product.
Henry Korger, 3200 Water Street, is concerned with parking and the lack of green space.
Rich Sommer, 4224 Janick Circle W., said there was only two weeks since this was made available to the public.
Kent Gaede, 2151 Sawmill Road, is confused on what is being amended.
Christine Keck, 3010 Revere Road, voiced her concerns on this ordinance amendment. She said there is no need for more student housing as there are many for rent signs up in the university area.
Daryl Kurtenbach, 5282 Airport Road, said the City needs to proceed carefully and possibly postpone the issue for further discussion.
Cathy Dugan, 615 Sommers Street, said there has not been enough time for public involvement. She is also concerned with the lack of green space.
Cathy Glennon, 930 Highland Drive, said the City should slow down to make sure this is good for our community.
David Plaisance, 3241 Nicolet Court, said college students will be residing here and they will need green space otherwise they will be conducting activities in the roadway. He feels more time is needed to consider this issue before an accident happens.
Eric Olson, 1317 Wisconsin Street, believes we will continue to see people being less auto dependent so combining residential and commercial uses is a viable strategy.
As no one further wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
10. Consideration of Ordinance Amendment on the above.
Ald. Brooks asked for further clarification on the ordinance amendment.
Director Gardner said the ordinance change would affect all multi-family in the City. He said this relates to the number of trees, foundation plantings, etc. which would not be applicable in residential uses in commercial districts. The Director noted this is a technical issue and should have been addressed years ago.
Ald. Stroik has not heard what the issues are to slow down and postpone this ordinance amendment.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Moore seconded, to amend the ordinance as stated.
Ald. Moore feels the same issues today will still be here in 30 days.
Ald. Brooks commended City staff for correcting an ordinance that needs to be updated.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Brooks, Stroik, Molski, Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Heart, Wiza, Hanson, Walther.
Nays: Ald. Myers.
Ayes - 10. Nays - 1. Motion carried.
11. Public Hearing - Conditional Use - Multiple Family Development - 200 Isadore Street.
The public hearing was declared open by the Mayor.
Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, voiced his concerns on the lack of green space for this development. He stated that commercial use is worth more than residential and we do not need more apartments in the City.
Henry Korger, 3200 Water Street, is against this development.
Greg Diemer, UWSP, said the proposed development may provide positive alternative student housing. He is concerned with the lack of green space, traffic congestion and limited setbacks.
Daryl Kurtenbach, 5282 Airport Road, said this development does not fit on this site. He voiced his concerns on parking, lack of green space and setbacks. Mr. Kurtenbach would only support this project if it was down-sized.
Eric Olson, 1317 Wisconsin Street, supports this project. He would like to see more storm water infiltration areas, eliminate some parking and provide more bicycle parking.
Rich Sommer, 4224 Janick Circle W., is tired of the City making laws to fit projects.
Christine Keck, 3010 Revere Road, owns a student rental unit. She opposes the multiple family development at 200 Isadore Street.
Karen Johnson, 210 Isadore Street, is the property owner next to the proposed project. She said the building is beautiful but it is too large. Ms. Johnson is concerned with water runoff, TID, green space, traffic and parking.
Jim Haine, 1235 Valley Lane, is concerned with lack of parking. He suggested reducing the size of the project to allow for more parking.
David Plaisance, 3241 Nicolet Court, stated the potential hazards with this development. He said the sale of houses are down and there are a record number of homes for sale so we do not need more housing.
Tom Mallison, 1301 Franklin Street, supports this project as it is a great asset to the City.
Paul Wachowiak, 1620 Meadow View Lane, is concerned with safety, green space, runoff, lack of cosmetic appeal and parking. He said this is too large of a project for this area.
Mary Ann Laszewski, 1209 Wisconsin Street, voiced her concerns with the increasing problems with runoff in the City and TIF funding for the development. She asked the Council to postpone approval for this project.
Kent Gaede, 2151 Sawmill Road, said this is a nice develop but he still has concerns with parking and sanitation.
Ernest Liebe, 4375 Oakridge Court, is against granting TIF funds for this project.
Phillip Aodes, Gerrard Corp., stated there will be storage for approximately 50 bikes. He also noted there are enough parking stalls to meet the required standards.
Cathy Glennon, 930 Highland Drive, opposes the development of this project at this location. She said housing is greater than the demand. Ms. Glennon is concerned that there is not adequate parking for guests and safety in this heavily populated area.
Marv Hafenbreadl, 525 Wadleigh Street, wants the Council to be fair when making a decision on this project.
As no one further wished to speak, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed.
12. Consideration of Resolution on the above.
Ald. Wiza asked the approximate number of parking spaces and how much green space is currently at the proposed site.
Director Gardner is unsure to the exact number of parking stalls. He said there is a small green area that is approximately 10' x 15'.
Ald. Wiza thinks this proposal is a good idea.
Ald. Moore said the capacity of the bar was greater than this proposal so the traffic will actually decrease.
Ald. Heart asked if there are any changes to the parking on Isadore Street.
Director Gardner said the metered parking will remain.
Ald. Stroik said the concerns brought up by Mr. Wachowiak were addressed at the Plan Commission meeting and found to be positive in meeting the conditional use. He asked if other communities have allowed redeveloping blighted areas using residential as a mix with other uses in a TIF district.
Director Gardner reviewed the TIDs on the web and seven out of the last nine included residential as part of their TIF district.
Ald. Stroik asked for the boundaries of this TIF district and the goals for this district.
Director Gardner said this district is a blight elimination district. He said the boundaries are Fourth Avenue on the south to North Point and Isadore Street on the east to mostly along Division Street and Prentice Street.
Ald. Stroik owns duplexes in the City so he asked if he needs to abstain from the vote.
City Attorney Molepske explained the process.
Ald. Stroik understands that if he did not have an issue than he does not need to abstain.
Ald. Myers does not rent to students so it is not a conflict.
Ald. Hanson said there are 37 TIDs in the City of Madison. He cited the uses for some of their districts including a district for residential and retail use.
Ald. Heart asked for the ideal runoff requirements for a development of this size.
Mayor Halverson said it is already stormed.
Director Euclide said the developers are not required to do anything but they are proposing improvements.
Ald. Heart would like to see more bike racks and picnic tables outside.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Brooks seconded, to approve the resolution of multiple family development at 200 Isadore Street with the additional condition of two additional bike racks and additional picnic tables for the residents to use.
Ald. Brooks said the developer is using less space by building up instead of building out.
Ald. Wiza recommended the developer be made aware of the snow removal regulations and the illegality of parking on private property.
Ald. Walther feels it is important to redevelop on existing sites.
Ald. Myers feels it is unfair to provide TIF funds for this development.
Ald. Molski feels this is a good use for this property.
Ald. Brooks asked if there are other blighted properties in this TIF district that could qualify for improvements.
City Attorney Molepske replied yes.
Ald. Wiza said this TIF district already exists.
Ald. Moore does not believe good landlords will feel the effect from this development.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Walther, Hanson, Wiza, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: Ald. Myers.
Ayes - 10. Nays - 1. Motion carried.
13. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Public Protection Committee meeting of August 11, 2008.
Ald. Heart moved, Ald. Slowinski seconded, approval of the consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Public Protection Committee meeting of August 11, 2008.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
14. Consideration of Ordinance Amendment - Section 3.40(1) Regarding the Number of Election Officials at each Polling Location.
Rich Sommer, 4224 Janick Circle W., declined his opportunity to speak.
Ald. Trzebiatowski moved, Ald. Moore seconded, to approve the ordinance amendment regarding the number of Election Officials at each polling location.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Brooks, Stroik, Molski, Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Heart, Wiza, Hanson, Walther, Myers.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
15. Consideration of Resolution - Alternate Locations in Polling Places for Voter Registration.
Ald. Molski moved, Ald. Hanson seconded, approval of the resolution - alternate locations in polling places for voter registration.
Ald. Hanson plans to spend time helping at the polls during the elections.
Ald. Wiza requested to have "their" discretion changed to "Clerk's" discretion in the last paragraph of the ordinance.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Myers, Walther, Hanson, Wiza, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
16. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Finance Committee meeting of August 11, 2008.
Ald. Molski moved, Ald. Stroik seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Finance Committee meeting of August 11, 2008.
Rich Sommer, 4224 Janick Circle W., declined his opportunity to speak.
Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street W., declined his opportunity to speak.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Brooks, Stroik, Molski, Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Heart, Wiza, Hanson, Walther, Myers.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
17. Consideration of Developers Agreement with Gerrard Corp. - TID #5.
Bernie Prutz, 4751 Coolidge Avenue, declined his opportunity to speak.
Eric Olson, 1317 Wisconsin Street, does not have a problem with funding a private business with public funds but he would like to see what he is getting for his money. Mr. Olson suggested using the university's steam system for this development.
Rich Sommer, 4224 Janick Circle W., said we are using the City's good name and the taxpayers as collateral for this project.
Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, is disappointed that the university was cut out of the picture for developing on this land.
Henry Korger, 3200 Water Street, thought the intention of a TIF district was to bring in employment.
David Plaisance, 3241 Nicolet Court, believes the Gerrard Corporation will build here even if the TIF funds are not approved. He said this corporation has enough money to develop on their own.
Daryl Kurtenbach, 5282 Airport Road, said most of the rental owners are small time. He feels this TIF district is unfair to the rest of the landlords.
Phillip Aodes, Gerrard Corp., said the Gerrard family is part of this community. He stated the funds do not come off the tax base.
Ald. Wiza asked when TID #5 was created.
Comptroller/Treasurer Schlice replied about two years ago.
Ald. Wiza believes the Gerrard Corporation was considering the project before there was any kind of TIF funds available. The alderman thinks this is a great project but he does not think they need funds to make it happen.
Ald. Stroik said the agreement states that the developer's obligations under the agreement shall run with the land and be binding on future owners of any interest in the property.
City Attorney Molepske said that is correct.
Ald. Stroik said many other communities allow residential uses in TIF districts. He said we are redeveloping a blighted area.
Ald. Heart would like the timelines on when the property was purchased, when the university proposed to purchase the lot and at what point the City stepped in.
Mayor Halverson stated the Gerrard Corp. showed interest in this site prior to any negotiations on the Lullaby site. He said the City found out through a third party that the university had stepped in to secure an option on this site. The Mayor stated the Gerrards already started conversations to work with the owner to get a project started. He said the university never came to the City. The Mayor noted this is very valuable property that would have been lost to a non-taxable entity so of course the City stepped in.
Ald. Trzebiatowski said the developer's agreement does not include the language that requires student housing and one full-time employee.
City Attorney Molepske explained the changes made to the developer's agreement. He said changes were made to paragraph 1G. and paragraph 5.
Ald. Trzebiatowski moved, to postpone to a future Special Council meeting.
The motion failed due to a lack of a second.
Mayor Halverson said the changes to the agreement place a restriction on the site.
Ald. Brooks moved, Ald. Walther seconded, to accept the developer's agreement with the contingency that the agreement include the explanations outlined by the City Attorney.
City Attorney Molepske read the language changes made to the developer's agreement.
Ald. Myers said the Gerrard Corporation claims they will not develop this project if they do not get the TIF funds. He said life is a gamble, if they do not develop here maybe someone else will.
Ald. Heart is frustrated because the City does not have any guidelines in place for TIF districts.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Walther, Hanson, Slowinski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: Ald. Myers, Wiza, Heart, Trzebiatowski.
Ayes - 7. Nays - 4. Motion carried.
18. Consideration of Cooperative Agreement with the Village of Plover to Provide Fire Suppression and Rescue Service.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Moore seconded, approval of the Cooperative Agreement as stated.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Brooks, Stroik, Molski, Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Heart, Wiza, Hanson, Walther, Myers.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
19. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Board of Public Works meeting of August 11, 2008.
Mary Ann Laszewski, 1209 Wisconsin Street, is concerned that the former Airport Manager was encouraged to leave and now Airport Manager Corey Marschke is resigning after only six months. She said Airport Manager Marschke had proven management experience and a love of aviation. Ms. Laszewski noted that the reasons stated in his resignation letter were lack of information on pertinent issues, unsettled arrangements prior to his employment and uninformed on current events.
Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, said the situation with the Airport Manager needs to be looked at to find out who they are having all these problems with. He said this is a very serious issue.
Ald. Walther moved, Ald. Moore seconded, to approve the minutes and actions taken at the Board of Public Works meeting of August 11, 2008.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
20. Consideration of Ordinance Amendment - Traffic - Amend stop signs on Plover and Shaurette Streets.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Molski seconded, approval of the ordinance.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Walther, Hanson, Wiza, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: None.
Ayes - 10. Nays - 0. Ald. Myers was not in the room at the time of the vote. Motion carried.
21. Consideration of Ordinance Amendment - Traffic - Amend No Parking signs on West Whitney.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Moore seconded, approval of the ordinance amendment.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Moore, Brooks, Stroik, Molski, Trzebiatowski, Slowinski, Heart, Wiza, Hanson, Walther, Myers.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
22. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Personnel Committee meeting of August 11, 2008.
Ald. Hanson moved, Ald. Myers seconded, to approve the minutes and actions taken at the Personnel Committee meeting of August 11, 2008.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
23. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Board of Parks Commissioners meeting of August 6, 2008.
Ald. Wiza moved, Ald. Slowinski seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Board of Park Commissioners meeting.
Mayor Halverson said there is a need for a dog park in this community. He said they worked hard to plan this. The Mayor said this is not a park but a temporary leashless dog exercise area. He said this land will be taken back if needed for the use of a wastewater treatment plant or other use that would be strategic for the community.
Marv Hafenbreadl, 525 Wadleigh Street, said this is a wonderful location for this project.
Mary Ann Laszewski, 1209 Wisconsin Street, supports this project. She said this location is an ideal fit for this use. Ms. Laszewski said this location has a lot of potential but it needs some clean up.
Susan Eberhard, 3147 Dans Drive, is delighted that a decision has been made to create a leashless dog area at this unique site.
Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, supports the dog park. He stated the Mayor does not make the decision on what happens with this property. Mr. Rocheleau said there is plenty of area to accommodate future expansion of the water department. He said it is up to the Council to determine the use for this land.
Karlene Ferrante, 1324 Portage Street, thanked Mayor Halverson, Ald. Wiza and Director Schrader for their efforts. She said this is the most appropriate area for this use. Ms. Ferrante said it is not something the City will want to dispose of to develop parking or garages.
Ald. Stroik asked if this becomes a park if it is approved.
City Attorney Molepske replied this will not be dedicated as park land.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
24. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Board of Water & Sewage Commissioners meeting of August 11, 2008.
Ald. Slowinski moved, Ald. Myers seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Board of Water and Sewage Commissioners meeting of August 11, 2008.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Myers, Walther, Hanson, Wiza, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
25. Mayor's appointments: Transportation Commission, Board of Appeals, Board of Review, Community Development Authority, Housing Advisory Committee, Plan Commission, Smongeski Health Fund Committee, Supplemental Election Officials list.
Reid Rocheleau, 408 Cedar Street, feels appointing Jerry Moore to the Board of Appeals is a conflict of interest because he is on the Plan Commission.
Mayor Halverson said he does not see it as a conflict.
Ald. Heart asked who if anyone is being appointed to the Housing Advisory Committee.
Mayor Halverson said no one has expressed interest.
Ald. Heart moved, Ald. Wiza seconded, approval of all the Mayor's appointments minus no one for the Housing Advisory Committee.
Clerk Moe noted that an updated list of election officials was distributed this evening. He said the City is always looking for people who are interested in becoming an election official.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
26. Consideration of minutes and actions taken at the Police and Fire Commission meeting of August 12, 2008.
Ald. Stroik moved, Ald. Molski seconded, approval of the minutes and actions taken at the Police and Fire Commission meeting.
Roll Call: Ayes: Ald. Myers, Walther, Hanson, Wiza, Heart, Slowinski, Trzebiatowski, Molski, Stroik, Brooks, Moore.
Nays: None. Motion carried.
27. Consideration of the statutory monthly financial reports of the Comptroller-Treasurer for June 2008.
Ald. Molski moved, Ald. Hanson seconded, to accept the statutory monthly financial report of the Comptroller-Treasurer and place it on file.
Roll Call: Ayes all.
Nays none. Motion carried.
28. Adjournment.
Adjournment at 11:25 p.m.
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