Regular Council 03-22

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 14, 2022 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Mayor Munich at 6:13 p.m. Roll Call Council Present: Mayor Munich; Ald. Gillis; Ald. Hand; Ald. Johnson; Ald. Kennell; Ald. Kreyer; Ald. Miller; and Ald. Swan Council Absent: Ald. Williamson Others Present: Attorney Kelsey; Director McCue; Chief Clapero; Clerk Poppe; Deputy Clerk Metcalf; Mike Stoffel; Frank Zufall and a number of concerned citizens Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Public Restrooms Mayor Munich stated that when the City purchased the Frandsen Bank parking lot, the public restrooms were also purchased by the City. The Chamber contacted the mayor to find out what the City’s intentions are concerning the public restrooms. It was a consensus of the council members to keep the restrooms open to the public; and that a new contract will need to be drafted between the City and Chamber regarding maintenance and expenses. Mutual Fire Protective Assistance Contract – Sawyer County Mutual Aid Plan A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kennell to approve and to authorize the mayor and clerk to sign the Mutual Fire Protective Assistance Contract / Mutual Aid Plan, as presented. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to approve the following: 1. Minutes: Public Works of 02/14; Finance of 02/14; Regular Council of 02/14 (abridged / unabridged); and Special Council of 02/17 2. From Police & Fire of 03/14: A. The updated / revised Police Department Policy & Procedures Manual as written and presented; and to approve the insertion, into the Police Department Policy & Procedures Manual, a stand-alone policy on civil rights demonstrations, per Resolution No. 19-01. B. The posting, outside of the Police Department, for a full time officer position. C. Addressing Chief Clapero’s safety concerns regarding parking with the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation in plenty of time to resolve the issues prior to the 2023 events. 3. From Public Works of 03/14: A. The payment of Pay Request No. 3, submitted by Skid Steer Guy LLC in the amount of $20,115.90 for the California Avenue project. B. The estimate, provided by S.E.H. in the amount of $5,300 for the 2022 landfill routine / long term monitoring; the City will be required to pay lab analysis fees directly to the lab. C. Leaving the garbage service contract as is, in that residents located on private roads will not be serviced under the City’s current contract with Republic Services; and to negotiate residential garbage service on private roads at the time the contract is up for renewal. 4. From Finance of 03/14: A. The payment of City General Fund checks numbered 35148 through 35226; Water & Sewer Fund checks numbered 11433 through 11453; and the February account transfers. 5. The issuance of operator licenses – Regular (June 30, 2022) to: Dylan J Lutz; Derek D O’Keefe; David Schlabowske; Laura M Larson; Gregory J Lowe; Nicole A Anderson; Helen M Peterson; and Kimberly S Stenzel Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis - yes; Ald. Hand - yes; Ald. Johnson - yes; Ald. Kennell - yes; Ald. Kreyer - yes; Ald. Miller - yes; Ald. Swan –yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Prepared By: Clerk Poppe Clerk’s Report Johnson Bank Perpetual Care Certificate of Deposit No. 901172580 in the amount of $73,750 matured on February 12th; $6,500 from grave sales was added to the Certificate of Deposit; the Certificate of Deposit was renewed for an amount of $80,250 for a term of nine months at an interest rate of 0.10 percent. The American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation was issued a picnic license for the Celebration Tent for the period of February 25-26; and for the Marketplace Village for the period of February 24- 26. Public Comments Patty Van Landschoot, Connie Finch, Shirley Morey, Tish Keahna Kruzan and Charline Huwe each addressed the mayor and council members in opposition to the City selling the municipal parking lot at the corner of Hwy 63 & Hwy 27. Ald. Kennell stated that he feels the closing of the crosswalks on Main Street during the Birkie events should be readdressed. Executive Session A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to go into executive session per §19.85 (1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchase / sale of public property at the corner of Hwy 63 & Hwy 27. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis - yes; Ald. Hand - yes; Ald. Johnson - yes; Ald. Kennell - yes; Ald. Kreyer - yes; Ald. Miller - yes; Ald. Swan –yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Action from Executive Session The mayor made an announcement that the City has decided to sell a portion of the municipal parking lot (the west corner – from the Railroad Street entrance straight across to Hwy 63, westerly to Hwy 27) to Shell Lake State Bank for an amount of $500,000. Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Swan, seconded by Ald. Hand to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. __________________________________ ___________________________________ *Charles J Munich, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer