Regular Council 07-21

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 12, 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, Deputy Clerk Metcalf, Thomas J Duffy, Hazel Jonjak, Roberto Escamilla and Regan Kohler Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Hayward Sports Center – The deeding of the Hayward Sports Center property back to the Sports Center to allow for the selling of a portion of the property to the Hayward Community School District A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Kennell to: wave the twelve month written notice required to terminate the lease agreement between the City of Hayward and the Hayward Sports Center Inc.; approve the deeding of the Hayward Sports Center property back to Hayward Sports Center Inc. once a certified survey map of the property is complete; and to authorize the mayor and clerk to sign the Quit Claim Deed once it is drafted. The City’s deeding of the Sports Center property back to Hayward Sports Center Inc. is contingent upon the Hayward Community School District purchasing the portion of the property on which the ballfields are located, south of Sutliff Drive. 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) Sawyer County Change of Zone District Application within 1 ½ miles of the City limits: AB Land LLC, 15391 W State Road 77 – request to change the zone district from (R-1) Residential One to (C-1) Commercial One for the purpose of having a non-retail commercial construction building as per Section 17.6 (A) (2) A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve the zone district change within 1 ½ miles of the City limits from (R-1) Residential One to (C-1) Commercial One for the location of a non-retail commercial construction building as per section 17.6 (A) (2), as requested by AB Land LLC. Motion carried. Resolution No. 21-11: Accepting Petition for the Annexation of Property – John & Kay Hawksford: Tax ID: 43694 & 43695 A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to approve and adopt Resolution No. 21-11: Accepting Petition for the Annexation of Property – John & Kay Hawksford (Tax ID 43695) and Third Degree LLC (Tax ID 43694), as read by Attorney Kelsey. 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) RESOLUTION NO. 21-11 RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PETITION FOR ANNEXATION WHEREAS, a petition for direct annexation of the following territory of the Town of Hayward, Sawyer County, Wisconsin, lying contiguous to the City of Hayward, Wisconsin, was filed with the City Clerk on July 12, 2021: Parcel No. 010-941-22-4445 Lot One (1) of Certified Survey Map No. 8411 as recorded in Volume 36 of Surveys on Page 120, as Document No. 420390, located in and being part of the Southeast Quarter of the Southeast Quarter (SE ¼ - SE ¼) of Section Twenty-Two (22), Township Forty-One (41) North, Range Nine (9) West, in the Town of Hayward, Sawyer County, Wisconsin. And Parcel No. 010-941-22-4446 Being Outlot 1 of CSM No. 8411, recorded as Document No. 420390 in the Sawyer County Register of Deeds Office, located in the SE ¼ of the SE ¼, Section 22, Township 41 North, Range 9 West in the Town of Hayward, Sawyer County, Wisconsin. WHEREAS, the City Clerk has investigated the petition and certified to the Common Council that it was signed by all the owners and electors in said territory proposed for annexation as of the date of filing of the petition and that the territory to be annexed is properly described in the petition and shown on the scale map attached thereto, is contiguous to the City of Hayward and is unincorporated; NOW THEREFORE, the Common Council of the City of Hayward, Wisconsin determines that the petition for annexation of the above described territory is a sufficient and legal petition conforming with the requirements of sec. 66.0217 of the Wisconsin Statutes; and RESOLVES that the petition is accepted; and that the City Clerk is directed to notify the Clerk of the Town of Hayward by registered mail with return receipt requested, of the resolution of acceptance, in accordance with sec. 66.0217(7)(a)(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes. Prepared By: Clerk Poppe A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve the following: 1. Minutes: Public Works of 06/14; Police & Fire of 06/14; Finance of 06/14; and Regular Council of 06/14 (abridge & unabridged) 2. From Public Works of 07/12: A. The payment of Pay Request #1 in the amount of $145,737.39, submitted by Skid Steer Guy LLC, for the California Avenue Project. B. The payment of the retainage to Haas Sons Inc. in the amount of $40,041.28 for the Main Street Project; Clerk Poppe to hold the check until Director McCue confirms the sidewalk repairs are complete and authorizes the release of the payment. C. The hiring of Robert Lang to fill the full-time public works laborer position vacated by John Hutchison. Lang to start at the full rate of pay, waiving the required 90% rate of pay for the first three months for newly hired employees. D. The selling of a 1989 F700 Ford Dump Truck; to announce the truck for sale, as best offer, with a minimum offer of $3,000. 3. From Finance of 07/12: A. The quote in the amount of $70,639, submitted by Spectrum Insurance, for the 2021-2022 renewal of the liability & auto ($41,135); Crime ($350) and workers compensation ($29,154) insurance. B. The payment of City General Fund checks numbered 34575 through 34635; Water & Sewer Fund checks numbered 11233 through 11258; and the June account transfers 4. The Issuance of an Operator License to: – Regular (June 30, 2022): Kathleen M Allen; James B Diggs; Jacob C Peterson; Anne M Wilkie; Debbi S Houston; Melody L Rocaverte; Lora J Hills; Alison L Carlson; Britne J Longtine; Travis D Fleming; Emily C Bose; Kevin M Kozlowski, Karen C Donahoe; Jason L Rasmussen; Tyler M Lutz; Julianne M Toles; Jaclyn J Tweed; and Lori A Henderson 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) Clerk’s Report A picnic license was issued to the Hayward Lakes Visitor & Convention Bureau for the grand opening of Wisconsin Surf held on July 1, 2021. The Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce has applied for a picnic license for a Business After 5 event to be held on July 22, 2021. Public Comments Hazel Jonjak addressed the mayor and council members regarding the flexibility of mowing requirements during drought conditions; the possibility of implementing a “No Mow May”; and maintaining habit for “pollinators”. Roberto Escamilla requested clarification as to where the Hayward Sports Center was located. Mayor Munich informed those present that his son, Ben, with the help of other volunteers, has completed the Smith Creek Park Trail restoration project as an Eagle Scout project. The trail has been brushed and widened. Wood chips were also put down on the trail. Mayor Munich also thanked Arrow Building Center for donating the lumber required to rebuild the bench along the trail. Executive Session A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Miller 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 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, 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. Kennell to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:55 p.m. _________________________________ __________________________________ *Charles J Munich, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer