Regular Council 11-22

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, November 14, 2022 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Mayor Munich at 6:05 p.m. Roll Call Council Present: Mayor Munich, Ald. Gillis, Ald. Hand, Ald. Herrmann, Ald. Johnson, Ald. Kreyer, Ald. Swan and Ald. Williamson Council Absent: Ald. Miller Others Present: Attorney Kelsey, Director McCue, Chief Clapero, Clerk Poppe, Deputy Clerk Metcalf, Frank Zufall, Kristy Maki, Grace Hoins, Nancy Adams, Dale Carlson and Karen Carlson Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation – Updates & Requests for the 2023 Birkie Week Events A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve the 2023 American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation requests for the 2023 Birkie week events to include: the closing of Main Street beginning on Monday, February 20th; snow removal to begin at 6:00 p.m. Saturday night; the use of the municipal parking lot at Third Street & Dakota Avenue for the Celebration Zone (parking lot to be defined on beer license); and to re-address the issue of allowing additional pedestrian access points across Main Street on Saturday during the race. Motion carried. Application for Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class C Wine license for the period of November 15, 2022 to June 30, 2023: Little Northwoods Restaurant, Sandra Alfaro, agent, 15768 US Hwy 63 A motion was made by Ald. Williamson, seconded by Ald. Swan to approve the issuance of a Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class C Wine license for the period of November 15, 2022 to June 30, 2023 to Little Northwoods Restaurant, Sandra Alfaro, agent, 15768 US Hwy 63. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Herrmann – yes; Ald. Johnson – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Application for Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class C Wine license for the period of November 15, 2022 to June 30, 2023: Backroads Coffee & Tea Inc., Alyssa Menigo, agent, 10526 Dakota Avenue A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Hand to approve the issuance of a Class B Fermented Malt Beverage and Class C Wine license for the period of November 15, 2022 to June 30, 2023 to Backroads Coffee & Tea Inc., Alyssa Menigo, agent, 10526 Dakota Avenue. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Herrmann – yes; Ald. Johnson – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Sam Barot, Destiny Hospitality LLC – Incentives for new development that the City could possibly offer Mayor Munich informed the council members that he met with Sam Barot, Destiny Hospitality LLC, regarding a proposed $17 million development on a six acre parcel within the City. Mr. Barot has inquired as to the possibility of the City offering an incentive(s) to offset the development costs. Ald. Gillis stated that he would like to see plans ahead of making a decision. Mayor Munich will contact Mr. Barot and let him know he needs to present his proposal and requests to the full council. No action was taken. A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve the following: 1. Minutes: Finance of 10/10; Regular Council of 10/10 (abridge / unabridged); and Finance of 10/25 2. From Police & Fire of 11/14: A. The Hayward Community School District has approached Chief Clapero regarding the addition of a second School Resource Officer. Chief Clapero will be researching the feasibility of adding the position and any grants that might be available to offset the additional costs. Prepared By: Clerk Poppe B. Chief Clapero stated that there have been an increasing number of calls & complaints regarding the AmeriVu, from parking issues to illegal activity. Chief Clapero and Attorney Kelsey will research the possibility of enacting an ordinance or policy that would make the property owner responsible for an excessive number of calls to the same location. C. The Police Department has received a number of calls regarding people begging. Begging is a right protected by the First Amendment. Attorney Kelsey and Chief Clapero will be researching begging ordinances adopted by other communities. The City’s ordinance addressing begging was adopted in 1938 and will also be reviewed in the process. 3. From Public Works of 11/14: A. The Hayward Hospital is looking to expand and has inquired as to the City extending the water main to serve the hospital. The City and Hospital will be researching the feasibility of extending the water main to the Hayward Hospital. B. The final payment of retainage in the amount of $7,383.01 to Skid Steer Guy LLC for the California Avenue project. C. The 2023 Mowing Proposals to include: Greenwood Cemetery - Thomas Shuman in the amount of $17,828; Parks – Affordable Property Maintenance in the amount of $3,500; and the Wastewater Treatment Plant – Affordable Property Maintenance in the amount of $3,500. D. The purchase of a 2022 Trackless MT57 in the amount of $186,899 from MacQueen Equipment. E. Waiving the requirement that all new employees earn 90% of the pay rate for the first 90 days for Keith Wehmhoefer; Mr. Wehmhoefer is to receive full pay effective immediately and will be reimbursed the hourly difference ($2.40 per hour) from his start date. 4. From Finance of 11/14: A. The payment of City General Fund checks numbered 35752 through 35827; Water & Sewer Fund checks numbered 11637 through 11668; and the October account transfers. 5. The issuance of an operator license (Regular: June 30, 2023) to: Roses Yang Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Herrmann – yes; Ald. Johnson – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Clerk’s Report Ventures Unlimited has applied for a picnic license for a Ladies Night Out event to be held on November 22nd at Don Johnson Hayward Motors. Public Comments Nancy Adams addressed the mayor and council members regarding the overnight parking along Wheeler Street; the missing stop sign at Wheeler Street and the entrance to Marketplace; and the activities (illegal and otherwise) occurring at the AmeriVu Motel. Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Swan, seconded by Ald. Williamson to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. _________________________________ ________________________________ *Charles J Munich, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, Clerk-Treasurer