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The regular meeting of the Common Council was held at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on April 2, 2008 at 8:00 P.M. Alderpersons Danielson, Olson, Austin, Onstad, Johnson, Mathews, Eddy and Rahmlow were present. Mayor Hunter presided.
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It was moved by Alderperson Johnson, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the March 4, 2008 Council meeting. Motion carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Mathews to approve the Public Works Committee report of March 19, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Public Works Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on March 19, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Austin, Rahmlow, Danielson, Olson, and Mathews were present.
- Todd Gomer, Street Superintendent, reviewed recent activities of his department. Sewer mains under the streets being resurfaced in 2008 have been televised and are in good condition. Sewer mains are currently being jetted.
- Darren Durman represented the Downtown Association to request permission to replace the decorative trees in the downtown area. The proposal calls for ornamental pear trees which grow up instead of out (wide). The trees flower, turn green and then turn bronze in the fall. The trees require little maintenance and are the same as those in front of the Evangelical Lutheran Church.
- It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Mathews to approve the Downtown Association request as above. Motion carried
- One of the full-time Street Department employees will be on sick leave this summer. Mr. Gomer requested an additional seasonal employee be hired during the absence.
- It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to approve the seasonal employee as above. Motion carried.
- There will be a bid opening on April 25 for the streets to be surfaced this year. The bid specs are available at City Hall.
- Mayor Hunter reviewed the electrical costs for the trail lights and aerators at Lallapalooza.
- It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Olson to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Eddy to approve the Recreation and Development Committee report of March 19, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Recreation and Development Committee of the City of Black River Falls met at City Hall on March 19, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Alderpersons Danielson, Eddy, Austin, Onstad, and Johnson were present.
- Steve Peterson, City Parks and Recreation Director, stated that budgets will be set for both the Lunda Recreation Center and Hoffman Aquatic Center. Quotes are being solicited for painting both the inside and outside of the bathhouse.
- The Fair Park project including new barns and ice arena is progressing with finalizing plans and fundraising.
- Mr. Peterson attended a WPRA spring workshop where the focus was on safety issues. The City will comply as much as funding is available. There are many issues that can be addressed at no cost.
- Steve is gathering costs for a potential shop improvement project. It is hoped to add a 30’ x 40’ addition to the current shop.
- Adult kickball and volleyball teams are looking for a place to camp during a tournament on June 27 and 28. A proposal will be brought to the next meeting.
- All activities for the summer of 2008 were reviewed. The WPRA ticket program will be available at City Hall again this year. The department needs a new part-time office person also.
- It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Eddy to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Johnson, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the Public Safety Committee report of March 19, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Public Safety Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on March 19, 2008 at 8:00 P.M. Alderpersons Mathews, Rahmlow, Onstad, Johnson, and Olson were present.
1. The City’s Building Inspector has reported to the State that 4 single-family houses and 1 two-family house were constructed in 2007.
2. Fire Chief Steve Schreiber showed the Fire Departments new turn-out gear recently purchased through an Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The Department was awarded a grant of $71,000.00, which enabled it to purchase 32 sets of turn-out gear. The old gear lasted 7 years.
3. Black River Emergency Medical Services Director Brad Chown presented his March 2008 department report. The BREMS is requesting mileage and standby rate increases.
4. It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to increase the mileage rate per loaded mile from the current $7.50 to $10.00. Motion carried.
5. It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to increase the ambulance standby charge from the current $40.00 per hour to $50.00 per hour. Motion carried.
6. Police Chief Don Gilberg presented his March 2008 report including budget, case load, software upgrade, downtown parking, municipal court committee and personnel.
7. It was moved by Alderperson Johnson, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to approve the Finance Committee report of April 2, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Finance Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on April 2, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Alderpersons Eddy, Rahmlow, Danielson, Olson, and Austin were present.
- Alderperson Danielson reviewed the proposed Fair Park Improvement Project. The total project is estimated at $5,200,000 with current pledged contributions of $4,200,000. The improvement project group is requesting contributions of up to $500,000 each from the City and County so the project can begin in 2008. Additional fundraising will be done to try to reduce the $500,000 contribution.
- Mayor Hunter reviewed his proposal concerning City health insurance. He stated the City was saving $75,000 in premiums that should be returned to the employees. He proposed increases in wages for those covered by health insurance. The employees received less or no wage increases during previous periods of higher insurance premiums.
- It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to approve the special beer license as submitted by the BRF Athletic Booster Club for the Fair Park on May 17, 2008. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the March 2008 general fund vouchers in the amount of $603,817.91.
- It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the February 2008 City Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the February 2008 revenues report. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the February 2008 expenditures report. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to place on file the Plan Commission report of March 26, 2008. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Mathews to place on file the Mayor’s Ad Hoc Committee for the Proposed City Administrator Position report of March 25, 2008. Motion carried.
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NEW BUSINESS
Sean Lentz, the City’s financial consultant from Ehlers, reviewed tax increment financing in general and the Project Plan amendment which is available at City Hall.
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Resolution 2008-3, A RESOLUTION AMENDING, DESCRIBING AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS FOR APPROVING A PROJECT PLAN AMENDMENT AND AMENDED BOUNDARIES FOR TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NO. 1, CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN was distributed and discussed.
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It was moved by Alderperson Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to adopt Resolution 2008-3. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2008-3
A RESOLUTION AMENDING, DESCRIBING AND MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS FOR APPROVING A PROJECT PLAN AMENDMENT AND AMENDED BOUNDARIES FOR TAX INCREMENTAL
DISTRICT NO. 1, CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN
WHEREAS, Section 66.1105 of the Wisconsin Statutes (the "Tax Increment Law") provides the procedures for amending the boundaries of tax incremental districts and amending project plans for such districts; and
WHEREAS, the overall development of the City of Black River Falls is recognized as a major need of the City; and
WHEREAS, Tax Incremental District No. 1 ("TID No. 1") was created by the City of Black River Falls (the "City") in 2000 for the purpose of promoting industrial expansion and to provide an economic development tool to guide industrial growth within the community so that growth was orderly, harmonious with adjoining land uses, and promoted the health and welfare of the community in general; and
WHEREAS, Tax Incremental District No. 2 ("TID No. 2") was created by the City in 2001 for the purpose of eliminating blight and to assist the furthering of the employment goals of the area and to provide incentive for private investment; and
WHEREAS, in order to further the goals contained in the original Project Plan for TID No. 1, the City now finds it desirable to amend TID No. 1's boundaries to add additional property, and to amend the Project Plan to update and provide for the undertaking of additional expenditures; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend the Project Plan for TID No. 1, in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Increment Law, to allow for the allocation of positive tax increments with TID No. 2, beginning in 2008, contributing to the overall development of the City; and
WHEREAS, the City desires to amend TID No. 1, in accordance with the provisions of the Tax Increment Law, in order to provide a viable method of financing the costs of needed public improvements and other project costs within TID No. 1 and TID No. 2 and thereby provide incentives and opportunities for appropriate private development, contributing to the overall development of the City; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the procedures specified in the Tax Increment Law, the Plan Commission, on April 2, 2008, held a public hearing concerning the proposed amendment to the Project Plan and boundaries of TID No. 1, wherein interested parties were afforded a reasonable opportunity to express their views; and
WHEREAS, prior to its publication, a copy of the notice of said hearing was sent to the chief executive officer of Jackson County, the Black River Falls School District, and the Western Technical College District, and the other entities having the power to levy taxes on property located within TID No. 1 and TID No. 2, in accordance with the procedures specified in the Tax Increment Law; and
WHEREAS, after said public hearing, the Plan Commission approved the Project Plan amendment, including the amendment to the boundaries of TID No. 1, and recommended to the Common Council that it approve the Project Plan amendment, including the amendment to the boundaries of TID No. 1, as specified in the Project Plan Amendment attached to this resolution as Exhibit A hereof, and entitled "Territory and Project Plan Amendment to Tax Incremental District No. 1 (an industrial district) and the Project Plan Amendment to Tax Incremental District No. 1 to Allow the Sharing of Increment with Tax Incremental District No. 2, City of Black River Falls"; and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has prepared and adopted a Boundary and Project Plan Amendment to Tax Incremental District No. 1 (the "Amendment") which includes:
a. A statement listing of the kind, number and location of all proposed public works or improvements within TID No. 1, or to the extent provided in Section 66.1105(2)(f)1., Wisconsin Statutes outside of TID No. 1;
b. An economic feasibility study;
c. A detailed list of estimated project costs;
d. A description of the methods of financing all estimated project costs and the time when such costs or monetary obligations related thereto are to be incurred;
e. Proposed changes of zoning ordinances, master plan, map, building codes and City ordinances;
f. A list of estimated non-project costs;
g. A statement of the proposed plan for relocating any displaced persons or businesses;
h. A statement of how TID No. 1 promotes orderly development;
i. A map showing existing uses and conditions of real property in such District;
j. A map showing proposed improvements and uses therein;
k. An opinion of the City Attorney or of an Attorney retained by the City advising the plan is complete and complies with Wisconsin Statutes, Section 66.1105(4)(f); and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has prepared a Project Plan Amendment to the District attached as Exhibit A, which includes the following changes to the TID No. 1's Project Plan relating to the proposed allocation of positive increments from TID No. 1 to TID No. 2:
a. Purpose and findings;
b. An updated economic feasibility study;
c. A summary of the proposed donor and recipient district's performance; and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission has submitted such Amendment to the Common Council and recommended approval thereof;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Black River Falls as follows:
1. Pursuant to the Tax Increment Law, there is hereby amended the boundaries of, in the City of Black River Falls, as of January 1, 2008, a District known as "Tax Incremental District No. 1, City of Black River Falls", the boundaries of which shall be those recommended to the Common Council by the Plan Commission, as specified in the Project Plan Amendment, which is attached as Exhibit A of this resolution, and;
2. The Common Council hereby finds and declares that:
(a) Not less than 50% by area of the real property within TID No. 1, as amended, is suitable for industrial sites and zoned for industrial use within the meaning of Section 66.1101 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and at least 50% by area of the real property within the said District will remain zoned for industrial use for the life of TID No. 1; and
(b) Based upon the findings, as stated in (a) above, TID No. 1 remains declared as an Industrial District, based on the identification and classification of the property included within TID No. 1; and
(c) The improvement of such area is likely to enhance significantly the value of substantially all of the other real property in TID No. 1; and
(d) The equalized value of taxable property of TID No. 1, as amended, plus the value increment of all other existing tax incremental districts within the City, does not exceed 12% of the total equalized value of taxable property within the City; and
(e) The City estimates that approximately 0% of the territory within TID No. 1, as amended, will be devoted to retail business at the end of TID No. 1's maximum expenditure period, pursuant to Sections 66.1105(5)(b) and 66.1105(6)(am)1 of the Wisconsin Statutes; and
(f) The project costs, as amended, relate directly to promoting industrial development in TID No. 1 consistent with the purpose for which TID No. 1 is created; and
(g) Any real property within TID No. 1 that is found suitable for industrial sites and is zoned for industrial use will remain zoned for industrial use for the life of TID No. 1.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the Common Council of the City of Black River Falls approves the Amendment to the Project Plan adopted by the Plan Commission, attached as Exhibit A, and finds that:
1. Such Amendment for TID No. 1 in the City is feasible, and;
2. Such Amendment is in conformity with the master plan of the City.
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to notify the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, within 60 days of adoption of the amendment, that this amendment has taken place, pursuant to the provisions of Section 66.1105(5)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to apply to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, in such form as may be prescribed, for a "Determination of Tax Incremental Base", as of January 1, 2008, pursuant to the provisions of Section 66.1105(5)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
The City Assessor is hereby authorized and directed to identify upon the assessment roll returned and examined under Section 70.45 of the Wisconsin Statutes, those parcels of property which are within TID No. 1, specifying thereon the name of the said District, and the City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make similar notations on the tax roll made under Section 70.65 of the Wisconsin Statutes, pursuant to Section 66.1105(5)(f) of the Wisconsin Statutes.
Approved:
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Joseph J. Hunter, Mayor
Attest:
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William Arndt, City Clerk
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Ordinance #781, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION NO. 17.07 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS, JACKSON COUNTY, WISCONSIN, BY REZONING LAND was distributed as the 1st reading.
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to suspend the rules and act on Ordinance #781. Motion carried.
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CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS ORDINANCE NO. 781
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION NO. 17.07
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS,
JACKSON COUNTY, WISCONSIN, BY REZONING LAND
Pursuant to a public hearing held on March 26, 2008, in accordance with the provisions of Wis. Stat. Section 62.23(7)(d)(2), and pursuant to the recommendation of the Plan Commission for the City of Black River Falls, Jackson County, Wisconsin:
The Common Council of the City of Black River Falls, Jackson County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows:
SECTION 1. Zoning ordinance amended. The following described property, is hereby permanently zoned as I-Industrial:
The Northwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter and the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section Eighteen, Township Twenty-one North, Range Three West, subject to the following exceptions: that part of the 1909 Plat of Vaudriel which is located in the Northwest Quarter of said Section Eighteen. The platted street which lies on the East edge of said plat is a part of this exception: ALSO EXCEPTING Lot Three of Jackson County Certified Survey Map No. 1264; ALSO EXCEPTING the land included in deed recorded in Register of Deeds Office in Volume 379 on Page 576; ALSO excepting the land included in the road easement granted to the Town of Brockway on Document Number 267800 recorded in the Register of Deeds Office in Volume 326 on Page 730. (This is the town Road which runs approximately along the South line of the Southwest Quarter of the Northwest Quarter.)
SECTION 2. Severability. The provisions of this Ordinance shall be deemed severable and it is expressly declared that the Common Council would have passed the other provisions of this Ordinance irrespective of whether or not one or more provisions may be declared invalid and if any provisions of this Ordinance or the application thereof to any person or circumstances is held invalid, the remainder of this Ordinance and the application of such provisions to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby.
SECTION 3. Conflicting ordinances. Ordinances or parts of ordinances in conflict with the above Ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. Effective date. Upon passage and publication, this Ordinance shall take effect and be in force as provided by law.
APPROVED:
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Joseph J. Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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William Arndt, Clerk
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Mayor Hunter reviewed his proposal concerning City health insurance. See the April 2, 2008 Finance Committee report for further detail.
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It was moved by Alderperson Onstad, seconded by Alderperson Austin to adjourn. Motion carried.
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William Arndt,
City Clerk
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