Special Council 05-04-20

Prepared By: Clerk Poppe CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, May 4, 2020 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, Ald. Swan and Ald. Williamson Council Absent: Ald. Voight Others Present: Attorney Kelsey, Chief Clapero, Assistant Chief Wohling, Officer Peters, Director McCue, Clerk Poppe and other concerned citizens Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Mayoral Addressment Mayor Munich thanked the County for allowing the City to hold the meeting in the courtroom at the courthouse. Mayor Munich stated that he, and he believes all of the council members, are in support of the local businesses. Mayor Munich then went over the rules of order for the meeting. Coronavirus – The Re-Opening of Businesses Ald. Miller addressed those in attendance as to the WI Supreme Court hearing regarding Governor Evers’ extension (to May 26th) of the “Safer at Home” order. Ald. Miller also presented, for the council’s consideration, three draft resolutions regarding the “Reopening of Hayward”; “Opening Hayward Parks and Trails”; and “No City Funding for Enforcement”. Those in attendance were then given the opportunity to address the mayor and council members regarding the reopening of businesses. Those who spoke included Peggy Dobbs – The Steakhouse & Lodge; Billie Jo Sabin – Angler’s Bar & Grill; Cindy Hanus – Lori’s Card & Gift; Keith Dougherty – Riverside Lanes; Richard Jackson – Sunset Strip; Lynne Marie Lindquist – Lynne Marie’s Candies; and Jennifer Vobornik – Hayward Gourmet Popcorn. A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Gillis to forward all three “draft” resolutions presented regarding the “Reopening of Hayward”; “Opening Hayward Parks and Trails”; and “No City Funding for Enforcement” to the full council to be acted upon at the May 11th council meeting. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Johnson – yes; Ald. Kennell – yes; Ald. Kreyer - yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Williamson – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.