Special Council 03-08-21

Prepared By: Clerk Poppe CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING / PUBLIC HEARING Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities Monday, March 8, 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. 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, Kristy Maki, Linda Hand, Brianna McKenzie, James Netz, Chris Ruckdaschel and Frank Zufall Identification of Total Potential Funds Mike Stoffel, Ayres Associates Inc., addressed those present regarding the Community Development Block Grant program. Mr. Stoffel stated that there is approximately $10 million in available funding. The maximum award amount for any given project is $1 million. The grant is a 2 to 1 match; $2 of grant funds for every $1 in local match. In order for a project to be approved for CDBG funding, the project must be deemed a community wide benefit. A public hearing is being held to allow citizen participation / input regarding the identification of community development needs, proposed CDBG projects and other CDBG activities. Eligible CDBG Activities Mike Stoffel stated that the City of Hayward would be applying for funds under the Community Development Block Grant - Public Facilities (CDBG-PF) program. Eligible CDBG-PF activities include: libraries, fire stations, street, storm sewer, water & sewer, accessibility modifications, blight elimination, housing and senior living projects. Presentation of Identified Community Development Needs Mr. Stoffel stated that the two projects previously identified as community development needs included 1) the replacement of the Smith Creek Culvert from Hwy 63 to Lake Hayward along with the reconstruction of Railroad Street from Hwy 27 to Hwy 77, as well as, the side streets between Railroad Street and Hwy 63; and 2) the reconstruction of Second Street from Dakota Avenue to Vermont Avenue to include the side streets between Second Street and Hwy 63, along with upgrades to the water & sewer mains. Identification of any Community Development Needs by Public When given the opportunity, those in attendance did not identify any other community development needs. Presentation of Activities Proposed for CDBG Application, including Potential Residential Displacement Mr. Stoffel stated that the two projects previously identified (the Smith Creek Culvert / Railroad Street project & the Second Street project) have no potential for displacement or relocation of low to moderate income residents. CDBG funds cannot be used to displace or relocate low to moderate income residents. Citizen Input Regarding Proposed and Other CDBG Activities Those in attendance did not provide any additional input regarding the two projects proposed or any other Community Development Block Grant activities. Mike Stoffel then read aloud, a letter submitted by Hazel Jonjak, who was not in attendance, regarding the proposed Smith Creek Culvert / Railroad Street project. Mike Stoffel stated that the Department of Administration did not deem the reconstruction of Railroad Street and the various side streets as a community wide benefit. The Smith Creek Culvert replacement could possibly qualify as a community wide benefit as an individual project; however, Mr. Stoffel would need an official determination from the Department of Administration regarding the culvert replacement. Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:14 p.m. _______________________________ ___________________________________ *Charles J Munich, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer