Regular Council 01-19

CITY OF HAYWARD SAWYER COUNTY, WISCONSIN REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, January 14, 2019 MINUTES The meeting was called to order by Mayor Munich at 6:00 p.m. Council Present: Mayor Munich, Ald. Gillis, Ald. Johnson, Ald. Kennell, Ald. Kreyer, Ald. Miller, Ald. Swan and Ald. Voight Council Absent: Ald. Williamson Others Present: Director McCue, Clerk Poppe, Deputy Clerk Metcalf, Kristy Maki, Amanda Johnson, Debra Rankin, Vivian Melby and Frank Zufall Pledge of Allegiance The Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Amanda Johnson, Outdoor Ventures – Shamrock Shuffle Event Requests A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Kennell to approve the requests (same as in previous years), as presented by Amada Johnson, for the Shamrock Shuffle event to be held on Saturday, March 16, 2019. Motion carried. Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce / St. Croix River Association’s Namekagon Paddle Group – Request to stay on the grounds of the Comfort Suites on Monday evening, June 10, 2019 A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to approve the requests, as submitted by Chris Ruckdaschel on behalf of the St. Croix River Association’s “Namekagon Paddle” group in an email dated January 3, 2019, to allow members (maximum of 80 people) of the group to stay on the grounds of the Comfort Suites on Monday evening, June 10, 2019. Motion carried. Kristy Maki – Update regarding the 2019 Birkie Events Kristy Maki, American Birkebeiner Ski Foundation, provided those in attendance with an update regarding the 2019 Birkie Events. Peter Spencer, Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival – Changes requested for the 2019 Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival: 1:00 p.m. Pro Start; Busing; Parking; Staging; etc. A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Voight to table any decisions regarding the requested changes to the 2019 Chequamegon Fat Tire Festival, as submitted by Peter Spencer in an email dated January 9, 2019, until next month so that Mr. Spencer can be in attendance to answer questions. Motion carried. (Note: Mr. Spencer was unable to attend the January meeting due to an illness). Hayward Lions Pre-Birkie – Request to stage the start of the 2019 Lions Pre-Birkie event at the City of Hayward Beach on Saturday, February 9, 2019 A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to approve the request to stage the start of the 37 th Annual Lion’s Pre-Birkie Cross Country Ski Race at the City of Hayward beach, as submitted in a letter dated December 12, 2018, by Stephanie Poplin on behalf of the Hayward Lions Club. Motion carried. Police Chief & Assistant Police Chief Wages for 2019: Police Chief forgoing his three percent wage increase for 2019; the Assistant Police Chief receiving a three percent wage increase on January 1, 2019 and a three percent wage increase on July 1, 2019 A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to table any decision regarding the police chief forgoing his three percent wage increase for 2019; and the assistant police chief receiving a three percent wage increase on January 1, 2019 and an additional three percent wage increase on January 1, 2019 until an opinion regarding the request can be obtained from the City’s labor attorney. Motion carried. Sawyer County Zoning & Conservation: Bob Thompson & Sons – The carry forward of conditional use permit #01-010 for the location of a non-metallic mineral extraction operation, including rock crusher and hot mix plant A motion was made by Ald. Kennell, seconded by Ald. Swan to direct Clerk Poppe to complete the Sawyer County Zoning and Conservation Administration form regarding the carrying forward of Bob Thompson & Sons’ conditional use permit #01-010 for the location of a non-metallic mineral extraction operation – stating that the City has no objections to Conditional Use Application #19-004. Motion carried. A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to approve the following: 1. Minutes: Public Works of 12/10; Finance of 12/10; Regular Council of 12/10 (abridged / unabridged); Ad Hoc – Purchase of Property of 12/18; and Personnel of 12/18 Prepared By: Clerk Poppe 2. From Public Works of 01/14: A. The proposal from Professional Service Industries Inc. in the amount of $2,200 for the abandonment of the current well and the drilling of a new monitoring well at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. B. Letting for bids for a current model year 2500 4x4 pickup truck with plow; a 2011 ¾ ton Chevy pickup truck with plow to be offered as a trade-in allowance. C. Director McCue provided the mayor and council members with an update regarding the replacement of the Smith Creek culvert from Hwy 63 to Railroad Street; the earliest the project would be undertaken is 2022; various options regarding the culvert replacement are being researched and discussed with the State of Wisconsin. D. Director McCue informed the mayor and council members that A-1 Excavating was the low bidder on the Hwy 27 DOT project; the bid amount for the water & sewer portion of the project, for which the City of Hayward will be responsible, is $1,067,045.63. E. Attorney Kelsey to draft a Developer’s Agreement between Jeremy Hill (Hill Construction) and the City of Hayward regarding Tax Incremental District 5. 3. From Finance of 01/14: A. The payment of City General Fund checks numbered 32222 through 32329; Water & Sewer Fund checks numbered 10397 through 10428; and the December account transfers. 4. Planning Commission: Approve the resignation of Joshua Heyworth from the Planning Commission; and approve the appointment of Brian DeVries to fill the remainder of Joshua Heyworth’s term on the Planning Commission. 5. Operator Licenses – Regular (June 30, 2019): John P Waggoner; Emily A Wohling; Mason D Rohde; and Ian A Finch 6. The issuance of a Class C Wine License for the period of January 15 to June 30, 2019 to Main Street Tacos, Sandra Alfaro, agent, 10560 Main Street, Hayward WI 54843 Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Johnson – yes; Ald. Kennell – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Voight – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Clerk’s Report The A Lure of Lights was issued a picnic license for December 22, 2018 for a Chilly Cook Off & Winter Beer Bar event; the Hayward Area Chamber of Commerce has applied for a picnic license for a Business After 5 event to be held on January 24, 2019. Public Comments Debra Rankin and Vivian Melby, 15821 W Guard Street, inquired about the paving of Guard Street. Ald. Miller informed the mayor and council members about a presentation scheduled for Wednesday, January 16 th at the Veteran’s Community Center pertaining to the creation of a Business Improvement District: social hour 5:00 p.m. until 6:00p.m.; presentation to start at 6:00 p.m. Executive Session A motion was made by Ald. Gillis, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to go into executive session per §19.85 (1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase of City owned property located off Olker Road; south of the Fox Run Subdivision; and deliberating or negotiating the investing of public funds. Roll Call Vote: Ald. Gillis – yes; Ald. Johnson – yes; Ald. Kennell – yes; Ald. Kreyer – yes; Ald. Miller – yes; Ald. Swan – yes; Ald. Voight – yes. Motion carried. Ayes (7), Nays (0) Action from Executive Session No action was taken. Adjournment A motion was made by Ald. Miller, seconded by Ald. Kreyer to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m. _________________________________ _________________________________ *Charles J Munich, Mayor *Lisa Poppe, City Clerk-Treasurer