Regular Council 02-22

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, February 14, 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. Johnson, Ald. Kennell, Ald. Kreyer, Ald. Miller, Ald. Swan, Ald. Williamson Others Present: Attorney Kelsey, Director McCue, Chief Clapero, Assistant Chief Wohling, Clerk Poppe, Deputy Clerk Metcalf, Kristy Maki, Grace Hoins, Brianna McKenzie, Michele DeYoung, Shirley Morey, Patricia Karas, Derek Hand, Mark Lundeen, Frank Zufall Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Kristy Maki, American Birkebeiner – Requests & updates regarding the 2022 Birkie events Kristy Maki, American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, provided the mayor and council members with an update regarding the 2022 American Birkebeiner logistics including the installation of the Highway 63 Bridge, the putting down of snow on Main Street, schedule of events, street closures and parking. A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Hand to approve the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation’s request, as presented by Kristy Maki, to start installing the Highway 63 Bridge on Monday morning instead of Tuesday morning as previously approved. Motion carried. Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce – 2022 Musky Festival Event Requests A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve the requests, as submitted by Brianna McKenzie, Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce, in a letter dated February 2022, for the 2022 Musky Festival (June 23-26, 2022) street closings, sidewalk sales and event banner. Motion carried. Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce – 2022 Fall Festival Event Requests A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to approve the requests, as submitted by Brianna McKenzie, Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce, in a letter dated February 2022, for the 2022 Fall Festival (Saturday, September 24, 2022) street closings, sidewalk sales and event banner. Motion carried. Application for a Class B Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License: White Stag Hospitality LLC, Michele P DeYoung, agent 10607 Kansas Avenue A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to deny the issuance of a Class B Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage License to White Stag Hospitality LLC, Michele P DeYoung, agent, 10607 Kansas Avenue, as there is not a Class B license available at this time. Motion carried. Out of the Woods Winery – Class B Liquor (Winery) and Class B Fermented Malt Beverage license – request to amend premise description A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve Dan MacLaughlin’s, Out of the Woods Winery, request to amend the Class B Liquor (Winery) and Class B Fermented Malt Beverage licensed premise description to read: Main floors at 10586 and 10588 Main Street: tasting room, three bathrooms, kitchen, office, storage/bottling room. Basement at 10588 Main Street: bonded wine storage and production. Motion carried. Hayward High School – Request to hang a banner across Main Street from May 13-28, 2022 in honor of the 2022 graduating class A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Gillis to approve Billy O’Brien’s request, on behalf of the Hayward Community School District, to hang a banner across Main Street from May 13-28, 2022 in honor of the 2022 graduating class. Motion carried. Certified Survey Map – California Avenue A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve the Certified Survey Map for the extension of California Avenue as presented. Motion carried. Ratification of the 2022-2023 Police Union Contract A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Hand to ratifying the 2022-2023 Police Union contract, confirming that it was the City’s and Police Union members’ intention during negotiations to keep the insurance re-opener clause that “In the event the average premium for either of the current plans increase more than 10% for 2022 or 2023, the contract may be re- opened. The re-opener shall be limited to wage rates and health insurance premium contributions for 2022 and 2023”. Motion carried. 2022 Board of Review Dates: Open Book – Tuesday, April 12, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. / Board of Review – Monday, May 23, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. A motion was made by Ald. Swan, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to approve the date for Open Book: Tuesday, April 12, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.; and Board of Review: Monday, May 23, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ald. Williamson, seconded by Ald. Swan to approve the following: 1. Minutes: Public Works of 01/10; Finance of 01/10; Regular Council of 01/10 (abridged / unabridged); Special Council of 02/07 2. From Public Works of 02/14: A. The renewal of the radio frequency license; the purchase of eight portable Kenwood Digital / Analog 5 watt radios from Air Communications ($2520); the purchase and installation of a new Telewave Base Station antenna ($5316.25) from Air Communications and the purchase and installation of a new Kenwood 40 VHF digital / analog repeater ($3475) from Air Communications for a total amount not to exceed $15,000. B. Size of the proposed shelter to be located at the Tot Lot: The minimum size of the shelter should be 24’x24’; half of the shelter to be enclosed and the other half to be open. Director McCue will present the proposed shelter size to the members of the Northland Area Builders Association for their input and recommendation. C. Information Only. Director McCue informed the mayor and council members that the WI DNR is going to require the City to test for PFAS in the groundwater around the landfill. The cost of the PFAS testing is estimated to cost $10,000. D. The acceptance of the donation of property (Tax No. 38721) located off Railroad Street by the Smith Creek culvert from Charles Johansen. E. Having Director McCue contact Mike Stoffel, Ayres Associates, for his insight as to the actions other communities have taken in regards to selling public property prior to looking into the hiring of a planning consultant. F. The proposal submitted by Ayres Associates in the amount of $10,000 to prepare and submit a Community Development Block Grant application for the Second Street project on behalf of the City. 3. From Finance of 02/14: A. The 2021 budget transfers: General Government: Council +$3,510; Special Legal Counsel -$2,883; Mayor -$450; Clerk-Treasurer -$8,000; Election -$3,000; Accounting +$1,680; Assessor -$990; City Hall -$8,400; Bathrooms -$90; Beautification -$6,300; Fire Hall -$2,000; Taxes/Charge-offs -$1,285; Contingency -$36,863; Public Safety: Police Department -$50,700; Fire Department -$2,500; Building/Zoning Enforcement -$440; Public Works: Highway & Street Maintenance -$25,000; Snow & Ice +$6,500; Street Lighting -$5,000; Sidewalks +$10,500; Storm Sewers +$13,600; Parking Facilities -$600; Ped/Bike Trail +$1,100; Health/Human Services: Animal Control -$300; Sanitation: Landfill +$2,100; Recycling +$2,000; Culture & Recreation: Parks -$1,800; Celebration & Events -$4,600; Beach -$1,200; Conservation & Development: Planning Commission -$300; Planning & Development +$12,245; Capital Outlays: Transfer to Other Funds +$120,945; Police Department -$7,341; Public Works Highway & Street -$31,240; Public Works Storm Sewer +$27,102 B. The payment of City General Fund checks numbered 35042 through 35147; Water & Sewer Fund checks numbered 11402 through 11432; and the January account transfers 4. The issuance of operator licenses – Regular (June 30, 2022) to: Levi J Potter; Natalie R Baker; Miranda S DeBoer; Marissa A Guillon; Emily A Conner Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis - yes, Ald. Hand - yes, Ald. Johnson - yes, Ald. Kennell - yes, Ald. Kreyer - yes, Ald. Miller - yes, Ald. Swan - yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Prepared By: Clerk Poppe Clerk’s Report Hayward Composite Mountain Bike Team has been issued a picnic license for the period of February 25-26, 2022 Public Comments Shirley Morey addressed the mayor and council members as to why she feels the City should not sell the municipal parking lot at the corner of Hwy 63 & Hwy27. Executive Session A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Hand 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; and per §19.85(1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis - yes, Ald. Hand - yes, Ald. Johnson - yes, Ald. Kennell - yes, Ald. Kreyer - yes, Ald. Miller - yes, Ald. Swan - yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Action from Executive Session No action was taken. Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Swan, seconded by Ald. Gillis to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. ________________________________ ________________________________ *Charles J Munich, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer