Regular Council 06-25

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, June 9, 2025 MINUTES Mayor Gillis called the meeting to order at 6:05 p.m. Roll Call Council Present: Mayor Gillis, Ald. Hand, Ald. Herrmann, Ald. Hill, Ald. Hofer, Ald. Kreyer, Ald. Miller, Ald. Swan, Ald. Williamson Others Present: Attorney Kelsey, Director McCue, Chief Savitski, Chief Herrmann, Clerk Poppe, Ben & Ashley LaBarre, Keith Heinz, Melanie Wilson, Derek Hand, James Worman, Rich Jackson, Celia Hiorns, Representatives of the LCO Dancers Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Keith Heinz, The Mocc LLC – Request to close the alley / street for outdoor band on Saturday, June 28th Ald. Miller made a motion, seconded by Ald. Hofer, to approve Keith Heinz’s request to close the alley from Hwy 63 to Second Street along the Moccasin parking lot on Saturday, June 28, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. until Midnight for an outdoor band. Roll Call V ote: Ald. Hand – yes, Ald. Herrmann – yes, Ald. Hofer – yes, Ald. Hill – yes, Ald. Kreyer – yes, Ald. Miller – yes, Ald. Swan – yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Ignite Vapor & Tobacco Hayward – Request for a Cigarette / Tobacco / Vape license for a booth at Musky Festival Ald. Miller made a motion, seconded by Ald. Hill, to deny Ignite Vapor & Tobacco Hayward’s request for a cigarette/Tobacco/Vape license for a booth at Musky Festival, as the Musky Festival is promoted as a family event and would not be an appropriate place to promote the use of cigarettes, tobacco and vaping products. Roll Call V ote: Ald. Hand – yes, Ald. Herrmann – yes, Ald. Hofer – yes, Ald. Hill – yes, Ald. Kreyer – yes, Ald. Miller – yes, Ald. Swan – yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Conditional Use Application within 1½ miles of the city limits – SMM Properties LLC, David Farley (Tax ID 12922), permit requested for a new / used car sales establishment Ald. Miller made a motion, seconded by Ald. Williamson, to recommend to the county to approve the issuance of a conditional use permit to SMM Properties LLC, David Farley (Tax ID 12922) for a new & used car sales establishment. Motion carried. Ben & Ashley LaBarre – Request to change the land contract with the City of Hayward from personal name to business name Ald. Hand made a motion, seconded by Ald. Miller, to approve Ben & Ashley LaBarre’s request to change the land contract with the City of Hayward from their personal names to their business entity name. Attorney Kelsey to draft the required documents for the name change. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 570: AB Land LLC, Nightingale Court (Tax IDs 44490 & 44491), change in zone district from Residential-Two (R-2) to Residential-One (R-1) At the recommendation of Attorney Kelsey, Ald. Miller made a motion, seconded by Ald. Williamson, to table the adoption of Ordinance No. 570: AB Land LLC, Nightingale Court (Tax IDs 44490 & 44491), change in zone district from Residential-Two (R-2) to Residential-One (R- 1) to allow time for the vacation of Nightingale Court to be completed. Motion carried. Business Improvement District – Request for LCO Dancer performances Ald. Miller made a motion, seconded by Ald. Swan, to approve the closing of Main Street from Third Street to Fourth Street from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m., each Thursday from July 3rd through August 14th for LCO Dancer Pow Wow performances, as presented by James Worman. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 570: AB Land LLC, Nightingale Court (Tax IDs 44490 & 44491), change in zone district from Residential-Two (R-2) to Residential-One (R-1) Ald. Swan made a motion, seconded by Ald. Williamson, to re-address Ordinance No. 570. Motion carried. After discussing, and noting that the zone district change would not be affected by the vacation of Nightingale Court, Ald. Williamson made a motion, seconded by Ald. Hofer, Prepared By: Clerk Poppe to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 570: AB Land LLC, Nightingale Court (Tax IDs 44490 & 44491), change in zone district from Residential-Two (R-2) to Residential-One (R-1), as read by Attorney Kelsey. Roll Call V ote: Ald. Hand – yes, Ald. Herrmann – yes, Ald. Hofer – yes, Ald. Hill – yes, Ald. Kreyer – yes, Ald. Miller – yes, Ald. Swan – yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Police / School Resource Officer – Contract Renewal (2025-2026 School Year) Ald. Hofer made a motion, seconded by Ald. Hand, to approve the extension of the current contract with the Hayward Community School District for the 2025-2026 school year for up to two police/school resource officers; provided the school board approves the contract extension as well. Roll Call V ote: Ald. Hand – yes, Ald. Herrmann – yes, Ald. Hofer – yes, Ald. Hill – yes, Ald. Kreyer – yes, Ald. Miller – yes, Ald. Swan – yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Ald. Swan made a motion, seconded by Ald. Miller, to approve the following: 1. Minutes: Public Works of 05/12; Finance of 05/12; Regular Council of 05/12; Planning Commission of 05/15; Joint Police & Fire and Personnel of 05/28 2. From Police & Fire and Personnel of 05/28: A. The hiring of Cory Friemann as a full-time officer to fill the vacancy created by Officer Jim Marucha’s resignation. 3. From Police & Fire of 06/09: A. Main Street Tacos – no action taken regarding the placement of tables & chairs within two feet of the building along Second Street, as the committee interpreted that under the city’s code 393-3 the tables & chairs would be allowed. B. Passing on the purchase of the LCO Police Department’s 2016 Tahoe Police Vehicle after having an inspection performed on the vehicle. C. Fire Department Officer Wages – no action; revisit during the 2026 budget and negotiations process. D. No action taken on the drafting of an ordinance pertaining to nuisance / repeat calls to the same location. 4. From Public Works of 06/09: A. Attorney Kelsey to meet with Director McCue and David Gaydos to discuss the best option available to address and correct the encroachment issues of the building located at 10331 Hwy 27 onto the right of way of S 2nd Street. B. Attorney Kelsey to meet with Director McCue and Ben LaBarre to discuss how to proceed with the vacation of Nightingale Court. C. The grinding and paving of California Avenue from Hwy 63 to Second Street. D. The tabling of the purchase of new steel doors for the beach pavilion & bathrooms and the public restroom. The purchase of the doors to be discussed during the budget process and potentially budgeted for replacement in 2026. E. Resolution No. 25-03: 2024 Wastewater Treatment Plant Compliance Maintenance Annual Report, as read by Attorney Kelsey. RESOLUTION NO. 25-03 COMPLIANCE MAINTENANCE ANNUAL REPORT Be it hereby resolved that the City of Hayward informs the Department of Natural Resources that the following actions have been set forth by the City of Hayward Common Council: 1. Review of the 2024 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR). 2. Address the groundwater quality issue by: A. Pursuing advanced nitrogen treatment and nitrogen reduction options prior to the next wastewater treatment plant upgrade. B. Continuing to sample groundwater from various monitoring wells and analyzing the samples on a quarterly basis. 5. From Finance of 06/09: A. The payment of City General Fund Checks numbered 38240 through 38307; Water & Sewer Fund Checks numbered 12405 through 12423; and the May account transfers. 6 The issuance of Operator Licenses as follows: Regular (June 30, 2025): Isaac B Hanson Provisional (60 Days): Mary Jo Becker; Michael S Bratley; Edward W Haugen; Kay E Hawksford; Lucy G Malcolm; David Schultz; Heather L Sheehan; Paul D Wharton Regular (June 30, 2026): Michael J Boyer; Timothy P Donovan; Elizabeth A Korpal; Donn Kubnick; Gary Nelson; Nancy E Nelson; Dennis W Persells; Kathryn A Bruflat; Deborah M Dillon; James S Fleming Jr; Prepared By: Clerk Poppe Katie A Gerken; Shila J Gillis; Loretta J Hammerel; Dixie L Hams; Claire J Heinen; Elicia L Heinz; Pamela A Kamholz; Gretta M Kiss; McKayla R Knudson; Carter J Lang; Kimberly A Lang; Taylor S Lang; Katherine J LaVick; Britne J Longtine; Drake D Marks; Justine E M McLean; Megan M Mukasa-Thoreson; Greta T Schmitt; Daniel L Snider; Helena E VanEck; Jacqueline M VanEck; Alyson M Reier; Macey A Reier; Wade M Reier; Farynn R Taylor; Bailey J Weingarten; Douglas S McGarthwaite; Anna A Morgan; Emily M Morgan; April M Rasmussen; Jason L Rasmussen; William S Rasmussen Jr; Amber R Campbell; Holly A Davis; Robert J Davis III; Hailey N Heyerdahl; Timothy E Kasten; Verdaine D Peterson; Bonnie J Stone; Jade M VanGuilder; Douglas C Ruckdaschel; Robyn J Tenner; Carey L Byrne; Jean M Gilbert; Sarah J Johansen; Nathaniel A Miller; Benjamin J Retzlaff; Lora J Hills; Sara A Mey-Unseth; Samantha L Mittlesdorf; Melody L Rocaverte; Cynthia L Knaak; Erica B McPeak; Nathaniel K Kelley; Kathleen A Reinert; April L Skweres; Timothy J Anderson; Jada A Balber; Jamie L Banis; Jeffrey B Elliff; Kenneth B Milender; Emily E Rodriquez; John P Waggoner; Levi M Meetz; Kelly R Cashman; Keith D Dewars; Keith M Dougherty; Matthew J Ficocello; Joshua A Hamblin; Dantiele S Harris; Lori I Snyder; Elizabeth G Yoder; Carli E Barber; Jeanette G Barber; Isaac B Hanson; Wendi R Pederson; Andrele D Soros; Allison L Thayer; Amy S Jorczak; Kelsey J Neibert; Julie A Sulley; Kelleen J Pattermann; Ella R Susedik; Lori A Welter; Scott C Wied; Jane M Flygstad; Darrell E Anderson; Sherry E Gorski; Lori A Henderson; Diana L Ksiazyk; Bruce A Larson; Arnold L Rice Jr; Arlene C St Clair; Ann M Thomas; Iras M Humphreys; Thomas M Matthiae; Michael D Warden; Samantha S Diedrich; Anne Langford Altermatt; Michelle P Smith; Mary L Lank-Jones; Kathy R Overman; Lauren H Stojek; Jill N Vena; Landin A Cadotte; Taylor R Cadotte; Kami K Fesenmaier; Tana M Prokosch; Denyse A Blackdeer; Kaylin J Buncak; Karen J Sigafus; Rita A Thompson; John W Blank; Steven M Jalowitz; Ami S Johnson; Lynn A Melton; Timothy J Metropulos; Cathy J Miller; Mary K Poppe; Dawn M Quaderer; Kimberly S Schultz; Candi L Weber; Jonathan W Wilber; Tesa M Borg; Danielle H Burnham; Bethany M Carley; Tammy L Casler; Michelle J Richardson; David A Basacker; Angela K Haney; Jessica R Girard; Steven R Jagielo; Misti D Holcomb; Lisa J Biwer; Emily A Wagner; Heather Walley; Laura L Urban; Jackie L Brown; Cheyenne E Briggs; Melanie R Wilson; Sophia J Gerow; Emily A Conner; Nathaniel R Hanson 7. The issuance of Intoxicating Liquor, Fermented Malt Beverage & Wine Licenses for the period of July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2026, as follows: CLASS A INTOXICATING LIQUOR AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE: Coborn’s, Incorporated, Matthew J Mustafa, Agent, 10514 S Main St Hayward Bait & Bottle Shoppe, Inc., Jarrett McCarthy, Agent, 15737 Davis Ave Northwoods Divas LLC, Kathleen S Peterson, Agent, 10531 Dakota Avenue Wal-Mart Stores East, LP, Danielle H Burnham, Agent, 15594 State Hwy 77 CLASS B INTOXICATING LIQUOR AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE: Quota Good Knights, Inc., David J Mueller, Agent, 15812 US Hwy 63 Hayward Civic Corporation, Inc., Shannon L Blegen, Agent, 16005 Radio Hill Road Los Portales LLC, Enrique Lopez Leon, Agent, 15546 County Road B Louies Bar Restaurant LLC, Jay L Welter, Agent, 10583 Gresylon Drive Lumberjack Village Inc., Fred C Scheer, Agent, 15650 County Rd B Main Street Tacos WI LLC, Rachel R Aranda, Agent, 10560 Main Street Rivers Edge Saloon LLC, Jon J Weber, Agent, 10175 State Road 27 Sabin LLC, Billie Jo Sabin, Agent, 10547 Main Street Sam & Gram LLC, Debbi Houston, Agent, 10588 California Ave Soco LLC, Monica Johnson, Agent, 10562 Main Street **Thousand Oaks LLC, Douglas G Rohde, Agent, 10290 Hwy 27 S **Northwoods Lodging II, LLC, Margaret M Hoffmann, Agent, 10290 Hwy 27 S The Mocc LLC, Keith C Heinz, Agent, 15820 US Hwy 63 CLASS B INTOXICATING LIQUOR AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE: Other Hayward Veterans Association, Inc, Jennifer M Reynolds, Agent, 10534 Main Street KM Hayward Entertainment, Inc, Margaret A Dobbs, Agent, 15860 T Bone Lane Park Center Ltd, Connie Finch, Agent, 15791 US Hwy 63 CLASS A FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE & CLASS A LIQUOR (CIDER ONLY) : Indianhead Oil Co LLC, Michelle R Steichen, Agent, 15752 US Hwy 63 Indianhead Oil Co LLC, Jim Suchy, Agent, 10478 State Road 27 Kwik Trip, Inc., Kimberly S Stenzel, Agent, 15870 US Hwy 63 Northern Lakes Cooperative, Robert J Davis, Agent, 15867 US Hwy 63 Walgreen Co, Kyra M Morgan, Agent, 10489 State Road 27 CLASS B FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE: Hayward on the Fly LLC, Stuart E Neville, Agent, 15849 W 2 nd Street Hayward Sports Center Inc., Hannah R Woller, Agent, 10475 Sutliff Drive Eddy’s on Third, Edward W Hintz IV, Agent, 15882 W 3 rd Street CLASS B FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE AND CLASS C WINE: 3 Fly Sisters LLC, Caroline M Gerdes, Agent, 10574 Main Street Warm Lakes LLC, Alison M Springer, Agent, 10526 Dakota Avenue Mi Mexico Lindo I LLC, Michael Nieves Flores, Agent, 15768 US Hwy 63 The Johnson Lot LLC, Ariana Johnson, Agent, 10597 Kansas Avenue McCormick House Inn LLC, Michelle P Smith, Agent, 10634 Kansas Avenue CLASS C WINE LICENSE: Wilde Gifts Inc, Kelsey Neibert, Agent, 10584 Main Street **Note Thousand Oaks LLC and Nothwoods Lodging II LLC applied for the same license pending the sale of the business. The sale fell through, and the license was issued to Thousand Oaks LLC. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Hand – yes, Ald. Herrmann – yes, Ald. Hofer – yes, Ald. Hill – yes, Ald. Kreyer – yes, Ald. Miller – yes, Ald. Swan – yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Prepared By: Clerk Poppe Clerk’s Report The Hayward Lions Club was issued a picnic license for May 15th for the Superior Choice Credit Union Block Party. The Hayward Lions Club and the Hayward Area Rotary have applied for picnic licenses for the Musky Festival event to be held June 20th-22nd; and the Lumberjack World Championships Foundation has applied for a picnic license for July 16th-20th. Public Comments Rich Jackson introduced the mayor and council members to Celia Hiorns. Celia was recently hired as a reporter for the Sawyer County record and will be reporting on future city meetings. Adjournment Ald. Swan made a motion, seconded by Ald. Williamson, to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. _____________________________ __________________________________ *Gary Gillis, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer