Public Health and Property Committee — Minutes

MINUTES CITY OF MINERAL POINT PUBLIC HEALTH AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE MEETING Wednesday, September 2, 2026 – 6:30 PM City Hall Community Room CALL TO ORDER/ROLL The meeting was called to order by Chair Allendorf at 6:33 PM. Chuck Allendorf Present Steph McKeon Absent Alex Ramshur Present Chris Goodney (Alternate) Present Others Present: Administrator Troy Maggied, Clerk-Treasurer Christy Skelding, Lauren Powers APPROVAL OF MINUTES – JUNE 2, 2026 MEETING Motion (Ramshur/Allendorf) to approve the minutes. Motion carried, all voting aye (3-0). DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION ON AN APPLICATION TO RAISE CHICKENS AT 59 8TH STREET. The Committee reviewed the application to raise chickens at 59 8th Street. The application was completed correctly, and no comments or concerns were raised. Motion (Goodney/Ramshur) to recommend Council approval of the application to raise chickens at 59 8 th Street. Motion carried, all voting aye (3-0). DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION ON A LEASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF MINERAL POINT AND PITTZ PREMIER PROPERTIES, LLC FOR THE LEASE OF CITY PROPERTY (OLD KWIK TRIP FACILITY) FOR USE AS A CHILDCARE FACILITY The Committee discussed the proposed lease for the former Kwik Trip property to be used as a childcare facility. Two separate legal entities are involved in the project, with Pittz Premier Properties, LLC handling the development of the property and Driftless Roots, LLC operating the childcare facility. The City Attorney requested additional clarification regarding the relationship between the two entities in order to determine the appropriate party to the lease and how the agreements should be coordinated. The City has not yet received this information back from the City Attorney. The Committee discussed the importance of ensuring that the lease remains tied specifically to the operation of a childcare facility. If the current operator discontinues the childcare business, the City should have the ability to regain control of the leased property and make it available to another childcare provider. Stronger provisions addressing the continued use of the property as a childcare facility will need to be incorporated into the lease. No action taken. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION ON A LEASE WITH PREMIER COOPERATIVE FOR THE CITY DOG PARK. Allendorf stated that the proposed dog park lease was recently discussed by the Park Board. Currently, there is no formal long-term agreement in place for the dog park. The group involved with the dog park would like to construct a shelter on the property, and Premier Cooperative indicated support for the structure but requested that a lease be established. Point Forward is not willing to enter into the lease, and Lauren Powers subsequently approached the City about the possibility of the City entering into an agreement with Premier Cooperative. It was noted that the City does not own all of the property on which the dog park is located. The Committee discussed the responsibilities the City would assume if it entered into the lease, including insurance and summer and winter maintenance. The additional maintenance would add some work for City staff, although staff indicated that it would not be a significant burden. The volunteer group would like the dog park to continue but does not want to remain solely responsible for its ongoing maintenance. The Committee agreed that additional information is needed to determine the City’s appropriate role, the expenses associated with assuming responsibility for the property, and any potential liability. Allendorf requested that the outstanding questions regarding the lease and the City’s potential liabilities be addressed before moving forward. No action taken. DISCUSSION AND CONSIDERATION ON A PUBLIC ART PROJECT ON CITY PROPERTY BETWEEN SOUTH AND FRONT STREETS. The Committee reviewed information provided by Alder Keith Burrows regarding an opportunity for UW-Platteville students to install public art on City property located between South and Front Streets. The proposal was previously discussed by the Park Board, and city staff indicated that there are no significant concerns with the concept. The Committee agreed that formal approval should be considered once Burrows or UW-Platteville provides a more specific proposal. Ramshur requested that designs be provided for the Committee to review. Goodney asked whether the project could be designed in a way that would reduce maintenance and mowing in the area, noting that the steep terrain is already difficult to mow and that additional obstacles could make maintenance more challenging. The Committee also discussed funding for the project. Allendorf suggested informing those involved that the City is open to allowing public art to be displayed on the property but would like to review a preliminary plan or design before granting approval. At this time, the City is not interested in providing funding for the project. No action taken. UPDATE ON THE BREWERY CREEK SUBDIVISION. The Committee received an update on the Brewery Creek Subdivision. Overall, the project is progressing well. Midwest Roofing is prepared to purchase five additional lots on the east side of the subdivision. Midwest Roofing has requested that the contractor not complete the final grading on those lots. The contractor will instead rough grade the lots through the topsoil stage, after which Midwest Roofing will complete the final grading. If the lots are ultimately unable to be developed, Midwest Roofing will be responsible for restoring them to the appropriate grade and replacing the topsoil. A fence located on City property was also identified and will need to be moved or removed. Interest has also been expressed in Lot 48. Curb and gutter installation has been completed in Phase 1. The City is currently working through a replatting process to correct issues identified with some of the lots. When the first group of homes on Antoine Street was constructed, incorrect survey pins were used, resulting in small slivers of land being incorrectly platted. The proposed corrections will be reviewed by the Plan Commission and Common Council. Building occupancy will not be permitted until construction is completed. UPDATE ON OTHER PROPERTY MATTERS, FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS. None. ADJOURNMENT Motion (Ramshur/Goodney) to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 PM. Motion carried, all voting aye (3-0).