Regular Council 10-22

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 10, 2022 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Mayor Munich at 6:00 p.m. Roll Call Council Present: Mayor Munich, Ald. Gillis, Ald. Hand, Ald. Herrmann, Ald. Kreyer, Ald. Miller, Ald. Swan and Ald. Williamson Council Absent: Ald. Johnson Others Present: Attorney Kelsey, Director McCue, Chief Clapero, Clerk Poppe, Dalton Hessel, Barb Hand, Roberto Escamilla, Peggy Carlson, Frank Zufall and other concerned citizens Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Thank you! – Outdoor Ventures for the $400 donation to the Police Department Mayor Munich thanked Outdoor Ventures for donating a portion of their sales from 9/11 to the City of Hayward Police and Fire Departments. Dalton Hessel – Request to hold a Pumpkin Smashing Event in the municipal parking lot next to the Fire Hall on November 1st at 6:00 p.m. A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Hand to approve Dalton Hessel’s request, as presented, to hold a community pumpkin smashing event in the Dakota Avenue Municipal Parking Lot next to the Fire Hall from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. on November 1st. Motion carried. Kwik Trip Inc., 15831 US Hwy 63, application for a Class A Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage License for the period of March 13, 2023 to June 30, 2023, Kimberly S Stenzel, agent. A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Miller to approve the issuance of a Class A Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage License for the period of March 13, 2023 to June 30, 2023 to Kwik Trip Inc., 15831 US Hwy 63, Kimberly S Stenzel, agent. The issuance of the license is pending the removal of the gas pumps and the meeting of all other conditions required per the City’s code of ordinances. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Herrmann – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Imperial Operating WI LLC, 15771 US Hwy 63 – application for a Class A Fermented Malt Beverage and Class A Intoxicating Liquor (Cider Only) license for the period of October 12, 2022 to June 30, 2023, Julia Ritchey, agent A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Swan to approve the issuance of a Class A Fermented Malt Beverage and Class A Intoxicating Liquor (Cider Only) license for the period of October 12, 2022 to June 30, 2023 to Imperial Operating WI LLC, 15771 US Hwy 63, Julia Ritchey, agent. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Herrmann – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Resolution No. 22-08: Collection of 2022 Real & Personal Property Taxes A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to approve and adopt Resolution No. 22-08: Collection of 2022 Real & Personal Property Taxes, as read by Attorney Kelsey. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Herrmann – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) RESOLUTION NO. 22-08 THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF HAYWARD hereby indemnifies Sawyer County for the collection of the 2022 real and personal property taxes collected by the City of Hayward Treasurer. That the City of Hayward Treasurer will account for and pay over according to law all taxes of any kind which are received and which are required to be paid to the county treasurer. In the event that the treasurer thereof shall fail to do so, the City of Hayward is obligated to pay all taxes of any kind required by law to be paid by such treasurer to the county treasurer. Prepared By: Clerk Poppe A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve the following: 1. Minutes: Finance of 09/19 and Regular Council of 09/19 (abridged / unabridged). 2. From Finance of 10/10: A. The five year agreement submitted by Associated Appraisal Consultants for maintenance assessment services to include: 2023 - $16,300; 2024 - $16,450; 2025 - $16,600; 2026 - $16,750; and 2027 - $16,900. B. The payment of City General Fund checks numbered 35686 through 35751; Water & Sewer Fund checks numbered 11608 through 11636; and the September account transfers. 3. The issuance of operator licenses (Regular: June 30, 2023) to: Michelle L Avila and Rachel R Aranda Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Herrmann – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Public Comments Peggy Carlson requested that additional sidewalks be added throughout the City, as there are no sidewalks on which to walk in the areas of Reinke Street, Illinois Avenue and E 2nd Street, as well as, other areas of the City. Roberto Escamilla thanked the council and public works department for the trimming of the trees and brush along Illinois Avenue. Barb Hand addressed the mayor and council, voicing her objection to the City’s plan to extend California Avenue through Shue’s Pond Park from Third Street to Fourth Street. Executive Session A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Hand to go into executive session per §19.85(1)(g) conferring with legal counsel with respect to litigation in which the City is or is likely to become involved. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Herrmann – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Action from Executive Session No action was taken. Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Swan, seconded by Ald. Williamson to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. __________________________________ _________________________________ *Charles J Munich, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, Clerk-Treasurer