Regular Council 03-21

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, March 8, 2021 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Mayor Munich at 6:15 p.m. Roll Call Council Present: Mayor Munich, Ald. Gillis, Ald. Johnson, Ald. Kennell, Ald. Kreyer, Ald. Miller and Ald. Swan Council Absent: Ald. Williamson Others Present: Director McCue, Chief Clapero, Clerk Poppe, Deputy Clerk Metcalf, Mike Stoffel, Linda Hand, Kristy Maki, Brianna McKenzie, Chris Ruckdaschel, James Netz and Frank Zufall Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Peter Spencer, Chequamegon Mountain Bike Festival – Request to stage the start of the Chequamegon 40 and Pro Start events on Main Street on Saturday, September 18, 2021 A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Gillis to approve the requests, as submitted by Peter Spencer in an email dated February 15, 2021, to stage the start of the Chequamegon 40 and Pro Start events on Main Street on Saturday, September 18, 2021. Motion carried. Kristy Maki, American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation – Birkie 2022 Plans and an update on the 2021 Lumberjack World Championships A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Gillis to approve the American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation’s request, as presented by Kristy Maki, to erect the Birkie Bridge on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 and to dismantle the bridge on Monday, February 28, 2022, in order to allow for the addition of an open track event on Wednesday, February 23, 2022. Motion carried. Kristy Maki also stated that plans are to go ahead with the 2021 Lumberjack World Championships, same as in years prior to Covid19. Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce – 2021 Musky Festival street closures; sidewalk sales; and event banner requests A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Gillis to approve the requests, as submitted by Brianna McKenzie, Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce, in a letter dated March 2, 2021, for the 2021 Musky Festival (June 25-27, 2021) street closings, sidewalk sales and event banner. Motion carried. Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce – 2021 Fall Festival street closures; sidewalk sales; and event banner requests A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Gillis to approve the requests, as submitted by Brianna McKenzie, Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce, in a letter dated March 2, 2021, for the 2021 Hayward Fall Festival (Saturday, September 18, 2021) street closings, sidewalk sales and event banner. Motion carried. Application for a Class B Fermented Malt Beverage License: Hayward Lakes Winery LLC, 10588 Main Street, James J MacLaughlin, agent A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Miller to table any decision regarding the issuance of a Class B Fermented Malt Beverage License to Hayward Lakes Winery LLC, 10588 Main Street, James J MacLaughling, agent, until next month when Attorney Kelsey is present. Motion carried. Joint Powers Agreement – Sawyer County 911 Emergency System A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Swan to approve Mayor Munich signing the Sawyer County 911 Emergency System Joint Powers Agreement between the City of Hayward and Sawyer County. Motion carried. Proclamation – National Library Workers Day Mayor Munich read aloud a proclamation proclaiming April 20, 2021 as “National Library Workers Day”. Prepared By: Clerk Poppe A motion was made by Ald. Kennell, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to approve the following: 1. Minutes: Planning Commission of 02/04; Public Works of 02/08; Licenses Permits & Ordinances of 02/08; Finance of 02/08; Regular Council of 02/08 (abridged / unabridged) 2. From Public Works of 03/08: A. The repair of the water damaged ceiling in the mausoleum for an amount not to exceed $1,200. B. Awarding the bid for the California Avenue project to Skid Steer Guy LLC for an amount of $295,320.40. 3. From Finance of 03/08: A. The payment of City General Fund checks numbered 34251 through 34337; Water & Sewer Fund checks numbered 11124 through 11148; and the February account transfers 4. Operator Licenses – Regular (June 30, 2021): Tanisha D Treadway; Jade M Swanson; and Alyssa D Lessard (issuance of one license 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. Motion carried. Ayes (6), Nays (0) Public Comments – No public comments were made. 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 purchasing / selling of public property located at: Hall of Fame Drive & Pine Tree Drive; and at Hwy 27 & Hwy 63. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Johnson – yes; Ald. Kennell – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (6), Nays (0) Action from Executive Session No action was taken. Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Swan to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:40 p.m. ________________________________ ___________________________________ *Charles J Munich, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer