Regular Council 12-21

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, December 13, 2021 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. Miller, Ald. Swan and Ald. Williamson Council Absent: Ald. Kreyer Others Present: Attorney Kelsey, Director McCue, Chief Clapero, Chief Herrmann, Clerk Poppe, Mark Lundeen and Frank Zufall Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Purchase of Property – Frandsen Bank Lot at the corner of Dakota Avenue & Third Street Attorney Kelsey informed those present that the purchase of the Frandsen Bank Lot at the corner of Dakota Avenue & Third Street is complete. The deed has been recorded with the Sawyer County Register of Deeds office in the City of Hayward’s name. The City paid $235,000 for the property. Kristy Maki – Update / requests 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. Business Improvement District – Requests for the 2022 Shamrock Shuffle Event There was not a representative from the Business Improvement District in attendance to present the 2022 Shamrock Shuffle event requests. No action was taken. This item will be placed on a future council meeting agenda. Town of Hayward – Request for a letter of support from the City in regards to the Town’s submission of a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Hand to authorize Mayor Munich to draft a letter of support on behalf of the City of Hayward regarding the Town of Hayward’s submission of a Transportation Alternative Program (TAP) grant. Motion carried. Presentation of “First Responder of the Year Award” to Chris Headley to take place on Friday, December 17th at 11:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall Mayor Munich informed those present that Representative James Edming will be presenting Chris Headly with the “First Responder of the Year Award”. The presentation will take place on Friday, December 17th at 11:30 a.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall. Ordinance No. 554: Rezone from Residential One (R-1) to Residential Two (R-2) - Davis Woods LLC, Nightingale Court A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 554: Davis Woods LLC, Nightingale Court – rezone from Residential One (R-1) to Residential Two (R-2), as read by Attorney Kelsey. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Johnson – yes; Ald. Kennell – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Election Inspectors – to serve for the 2022-2023 term A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Swan to approve Frank Metzinger; Charmaine Metzinger; Tim Conner; LeeAnn Conner; Cindy Fishero; Maura Harrington; Joan Botman; Kristy Honigman; and Myrna Huber to serve as election inspectors for the 2022-2023 term. Motion carried. Fire Department – Purchase of Error Code Diagnostic tool from Snap-on (estimated at $9,165) and the purchase of four portable radios (estimated at $8,800) A motion was made by Ald. Kennell, seconded by Ald. Gillis to approve the Fire Department’s request to purchase an Error Code Diagnostic tool from Snap-on (estimated at $9,165) and four portable radios at approximately $3400 each (estimated at $13,600). Motion carried. Prepared By: Clerk Poppe Deeding a Portion of Dyno Drive – from John Donnellan Family Trust to the City of Hayward A motion was made by Ald. Kennell, seconded by Ald. Williamson to accept and approve the deeding of a portion of property, on which Dyno Drive is located, from the John Donnellan Family Trust to the City of Hayward. Motion carried. (This portion of Dyno Drive was inadvertently missed in the description when Dyno drive was developed and turned over to the City of Hayward years prior.) A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kennell to approve the following: 1. Minutes: Labor negotiations of 11/08; Public Works of 11/08; Finance of 11/08; Regular Council of 11/08 (abridge / unabridged); Special Council of 11/18; Planning Commission of 11/18; and Police & Fire and Personnel of 12/08 2. From Police & Fire and Personnel of 12/08: A. The hiring of Dillon Saraniecki, effective December 31, 2021, to fill the full time officer position vacated by Sean Anderson. 3. From Finance of 12/13: A. Payment of City General Fund checks numbered 34883 through 34964; Water & Sewer Fund checks numbered 11355 through 11376; and the November account transfers. 4. The issuance of operator licenses – Regular (June 30, 2022) to: Kristina G Carter; Lauren H Stojek; John P DeYoung; Tanalynn DeYoung; and Kathryn A Bruflat Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Johnson – yes; Ald. Kennell – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Clerk’s Report Clerk Poppe informed the mayor and council members that the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce was issued a picnic license for a Business After 5 event held on December 9, 2021. Public Comments No public comments were made. Executive Session A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kennell 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. 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 6:55 p.m. ________________________________ ___________________________________ *Charles J Munich, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer