Regular Council 07-20

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 13, 2020 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Mayor Munich at 6:05 p.m. Roll Call Council Present: Mayor Munich, Ald. Gillis, Ald. Johnson, Ald. Kennell, Ald. Kreyer, Ald. Miller, Ald. Swan, Ald. Voight and Ald. Williamson Others Present: Attorney Kelsey, Director McCue, Chief Clapero, Assistant Chief Wohling, Clerk Poppe, Deputy Clerk Metcalf, Mike Stoffel, Chris Ruckdaschel, Jim Netz, Lynn Fitch, Cindy Lehner, Tish Keahna, Yonsey Karasek, John Bayne, Deanna Persson, Angie Larson, Lisa Lew, and Frank Zufall Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Thank you to Holden Insurance Agency for the $250 donation to the City of Hayward Fire Department Mayor Munich thanked the Holden Insurance Agency, on behalf of the City of Hayward Fire Department, for the $250 donation. Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce – Requests regarding Downtown Pop-Up Shops A motion was made by Ald. Kennell, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce and Downtown Business Improvement District’s request to hold Downtown Pop-Up Shops on Mondays and Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m. from now through Labor Day. Motion carried. Lynn Fitch, Business Improvement District – Event Requests A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Kennell to approve the Business Improvement District’s request, as presented by Jim Netz and Lynn Fitch, to close Second Street and possibly Third Street (depending on the number of participants) from Kansas Avenue to Dakota Avenue, leaving Main Street open, in order to host a car show on Saturday, September 12, 2020. Motion carried. Creation of Tax Incremental District No.6 Mike Stoffel, Ayres Associates Inc., informed the mayor and council members that a review of parcel maps indicated that it is possible to create a mixed use TIF district that would encompass the development in the Fox Run / Olker Road and Rock Creek Road areas. Ehlers will be moving forward with the drafting of Tax Incremental Financing District 6 project plan documents. The goal is to have everything in place prior to September 30th in order to capture the January 1, 2020 assessed values. No action taken. Ordinance No. 544: Change in Zone District from Industrial- Two (I-2) with a conditional use permit to build and sell wood boats to Commercial-One (C-1) – 15403 State Road 77 A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Williamson to approve and adopt Ordinance No. 544: Change in Zone District from Industrial-Two (I-2) with a conditional use permit to build and sell wood boats to Commercial-One (C-1) – 15403 State Road 77, as read by Attorney Kelsey. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes, Ald. Johnson - yes, Ald. Kennell - yes, Ald. Kreyer - yes, Ald. Miller - yes, Ald. Swan - yes, Ald. Voight - yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Ordinance No. 545: Regulation of curbside trash cans (1st reading) Attorney Kelsey read aloud (first reading) Ordinance No. 545: Regulating curbside trash cans. Ordinance No. 545 will appear on next month’s agenda for approval and adoption. A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Gillis to approve the following: 1. Minutes – Public Works of 06/08; Finance of 06/08; Regular Council of 06/08 (abridge / unabridged); Planning Commission of 06/11; Planning Commission of 06/18; and Special Council of 06/25 2. From Police of 07/13: A. Cats running at large within the City limits – Chief Clapero is going to check with other communities to find out how cats running at large are handled in those communities; Clerk Poppe will also post the question on the WI Clerk’s Association Network. B. The purchase of four Panasonic Toughbook FZ-55 computers from BayCom Inc. for an amount not to exceed $12,600 C. Conducting interviews on Monday, August 3rd at 5:30 p.m. with candidates for the full time officer position vacated by Ernest Ziemer. 3. From Public Works of 07/13: A. The proposal submitted by Ayres Associates Inc. for an estimated cost of $5,000 for professional services to develop Tax Incremental Financing District 6 project plan attachments. B. The quote submitted by Crane Engineering in the amount of $9,886 to change over the Pine Point voltage switch and transformer from 230v to 208v three phase. C. Awarding Tony Butterfield the bid for the green decorative light poles removed from Main Street: selling eight light poles at $75 per pole and each additional pole after eight at $50 per pole; and to keep four or five poles for future use. D. Increasing all cemetery fees $100; a resolution listing fee amounts will be placed on the August council meeting agenda for approval. E. Adjusting the City’s land use permit fees so that the City’s fees coincide with Sawyer County’s fees. 4. From Finance of 07/13: A. The payment of City General Fund checks numbered 33635 through 33705; Water & Sewer Fund checks numbered 10911 through 10945; and the June account transfers 5. Operator Licenses – Regular (June 30, 2021): Derek C Nebel; Amber M O’Hare; Jonathan S Wilson; Carlos A Escobedo; Cassidy A Smith; Chandra L Susedik; Nathan T Reynolds; John W Blank; Collin M Lewellen; Denyse A Blackdeer; Stephanie A Weber (approval of one license is pending correction of the application) Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes, Ald. Johnson - yes, Ald. Kennell - yes, Ald. Kreyer - yes, Ald. Miller - yes, Ald. Swan - yes, Ald. Voight - yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Public Comments Cindy Lehner addressed those in attendance regarding her candidacy for Sawyer County Clerk. Yonsey Karasek addressed the mayor and council members regarding the unfairness of having to pay for garbage service when she is not using the service. She and her neighbor share a dumpster service. Chuck Tart, 10506 Wheeler Street, addressed the mayor and council members regarding the odor coming from Marketplace Foods garbage compactor and his intentions to file a law suit against Coborns Inc. regarding the odor. Mr. Tart requested that the City of Hayward draft a noxious odor ordinance. Lynn Fitch addressed those in attendance regarding her candidacy for Sawyer County Clerk. Frank Zufall asked for clarification of Ordinance No. 544. Mayor Munich stated that Ordinance No. 544 was adopted to rezone the property at 15403 State Hwy 77. Deanna Persson and Lisa Lew (Northwoods Humane Society) addressed the mayor and council members regarding cats running at large in the City limits; stating the Northwoods Humane Society is aware of the problem and is working on resolving the issue. 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 City owned property; 5th Street – California Avenue; a portion of landfill property fronting Hwy 63; and any other City owned property. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes, Ald. Johnson - yes, Ald. Kennell - yes, Ald. Kreyer - yes, Ald. Miller - yes, Ald. Swan - yes, Ald. Voight - yes, Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (8), Nays (0) Prepared By: Clerk Poppe Action from Executive Session No action was taken. Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Williamson to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 7:15 p.m. _______________________________ ___________________________________ *Charles J Munich, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer