Regular Council 10-21

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, October 11, 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. Kreyer, Ald. Miller, Ald. Swan and Ald. Williamson Others Present: Attorney Kelsey, Director McCue, Chief Clapero, Clerk Poppe, Billie Jo Sabin, Mike Stamp, Don Mrotek and Frank Zufall Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Thank You – Outdoor Ventures for providing the Police Department with a $250 Donation Mayor Munich thanked Outdoor Ventures for not only providing a $250 donation to the Police Department but also providing donations to the Fire Department & EMS as well. A Lure of Lights (Now “Christmas in Hayward”) – Request for Events A motion was made by Ald. Kennell, seconded by Ald. Miller to approve the requests for the Christmas in Hayward events, as presented by Billie Jo Sabin: reserving, with cones, three parking spaces on Second Street at the intersection of Main Street (along the sidewalk by Sundaes with Annabell and Charlotte) for horse drawn wagon rides and to allow businesses to plug lights into the City light poles, as long as the poles are not damaged and Director McCue gives his approval. Motion carried. Enbridge Grant - $6,100 for Fire Department Turnout Gear Mayor Munich thanked Enbridge, stating that the City of Hayward has been awarded a $6,100 grant from Enbridge’s Safe Community First Responder Program; the funds will be used to purchase two sets of turnout gear. Memorandum of Understanding – Between the City of Hayward and Sawyer County relating to Voter Registration Services A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve and to authorize the mayor and clerk to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Hayward and Sawyer County regarding voter registration services. Motion carried. Public Consumption of Alcohol – Amending the Premise for the Public Consumption of Alcohol during the American Birkebeiner, Musky Festival and Fall Festival events A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Swan to table any decisions regarding the public consumption of alcohol during special events until additional information can be obtained regarding the laws pertaining to the public consumption of alcohol sold and served by “Class B” licensed establishments. Motion carried. Ordinance No. 552 – Allowing for ATV / UTV travel on all City Streets and Alleys Attorney Kelsey read aloud, Ordinance No. 552 – allowing for ATV / UTV travel on all City streets and alleys. A second and final reading of Ordinance No. 552 will be completed at the November 8th Council Meeting. Municipal Court for the City of Hayward A motion was made by Ald. Kennell, seconded by Ald. Miller to table any decisions regarding a municipal court in order to allow more time to obtain additional information. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kennell to approve the following: 1. Minutes: Public Works of 09/13; Finance of 09/13; and Regular Council of 09/13 (abridge / unabridged) 2. From Public Works of 10/11: A. The purchase of two 3hp, grinder style pumps for the Pine Point Lift Station from Crane Engineering for an approximate cost of $4,950 per pump; and the purchase of two 30hp pumps for the Master Lift Station from Crane Engineering for an approximate cost of $13,408 per pump. Prepared By: Clerk Poppe 3. From Finance of 10/11: A. The payment of City General Fund checks numbered 34742 through 34823; Water & Sewer Fund checks numbered 11305 through 11333; and the September account transfers. 4. The issuance of Operator Licenses: Regular (June 30, 2022): Jack B Slater; Darrell E Anderson; Marilyn R Loder; and Andrew L Taylor Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Johnson – yes; Ald. Kennell – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; and Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Public Comments Ald. Swan suggested that the City look into the feasibility of solar power to potentially aid with the City’s rising electric costs. Ald. Swan then inquired as to the combining of the Town of Hayward and the City of Hayward fire departments. Ald. Swan stated that a meeting was held earlier this year, but he has not heard anything other than the department members are not in favor of combining the fire departments. Executive Session A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Williamson 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; at the corner of Third Street & Dakota Avenue and a portion of the landfill property fronting Hwy 63. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Hand – yes; Ald. Johnson – yes; Ald. Kennell – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; and Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Action from Executive Session A motion was made by Ald. Kennell, seconded by Ald. Gillis to deny Lee Magnuson’s offer to purchase a portion of the landfill property fronting Hwy 63; to not sell any portion of the landfill property. Motion carried. Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Kennell to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:16 p.m. ________________________________ ____________________________________ *Charles J Munich, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer