2.10.2025 Committee of the Whole Meeting MInutes

COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 2/10/2025 The Common Council of the City of Park Falls met in regular session at 5:00 PM on Monday, February 10, 2025. Mayor Tara Tervort called the meeting to order at 5:00 PM and the following members were present: Mayor: Tara Tervort Alderman: Dan Greenwood Dennis Wartgow Terry Wilson James Corbett Anthony Thier Dixie Weidman Michael Mader Dina Bukachek City Attorney: Bryce Schoenborn City and Zoning Administrator: Scott Kluver Staff present: Shannon Greenwood, Bill Hoffman, Becky Michels, Marvin Nevelier, Deb Hyde, Larry Reas Also present: Gary Wollerman, Judi Grissmeyer, Sarah Enderle, Andrew Casper (virtually) There was a motion by Alderman Weidman and seconded by Alderman Mader to adopt the agenda as presented. Motion carried. COMMUNICATIONS – Alderman Mader stated that the Price Ice Figure Skating show is scheduled for March 1st and 2nd at the Recreation Arena. Alderman Weidman thanked the DPW crew for their work to repair the water main break on 3rd Avenue on Saturday during very inclement weather. Mayor Tervort reminded the Council that there is a League of Municipalities Regional Roundtable discussion scheduled for March 6th in Tomahawk. The program material is focused on Robert’s Rules of Order and the training is provided by League Assistant General Counsel, Ryan Sendelbach. PUBLIC COMMENT – S. Enderle stated that she has concerns about the proposed chronic nuisance ordinance with respect to misuse or abuse. NEW BUSINESS Discussed the STH 13 repaving project and the anticipated 7% penalty for the items the City wants removed from the contract. Andrew Casper, Project Manager with Department of Transportation, attended virtually and stated that they do not allow elimination of whole items with specific funding sources. Mayor Tervort stated that she has a call to the Governor’s office, as well as the League of Municipalities and the Secretary of the DOT to inquire why they have not considered alternate bidding for aesthetic items. Alderman Wartgow noted that it is on the City’s best interest to pay the penalty as opposed to re-bidding the project which could result in a new bid that could potentially exceed that amount. Motion by Alderman Wartgow and seconded by Alderman Wilson to approve the bid with the 7% penalty. Motion carried, 8-0. Motion by Alderman Wilson and seconded by Alderman Weidman to approve resolution 25-002 – Number of Election Official Requirements. Motion carried. Changes to the Ordinance that regulates trapping within City limits was requested as a result of a public comment and several inquiries. There was a motion by Alderman Wartgow and seconded by Alderman Bukachek to approve Ordinance 25-005 – Regulation of Firearms Explosives, and Other Missiles. Motion carried. Discussed the draft chronic nuisance Ordinance to establish a process to address properties where police services are required more than three separate days per year. Chief Nevelier noted that the Ordinance would help to solve problem properties with absent landlords, and this draft mirrors what is enforced in other municipalities. Reviewed the list of Goals, Objectives, and Priorities to serve as a guide for the remainder of the year. COMMITTEE REPORTS Finance – The Finance Committee met prior to the meeting to review invoices submitted for payment. There was a motion by Alderman Weidman and seconded by Alderman Greenwood to approve paying the bills in the amount of $127,308.18. Motion carried, 6-0. Motion by Alderman Weidman and seconded by Alderman Wartgow to approve the Contractors Application for Pay #7 to Janke General Contractors in the amount of $97,928.07. Motion carried, 8-0. Board of Public Works – Nothing to report Public Services – Nothing to report. Personnel – Nothing to report. Update to Committee of the Whole on General City Operations – Nothing additional. The meeting was adjourned at 6:34 p.m. Prepared by: Shannon Greenwood, Clerk