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The regular meeting of the Common Council was held at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on August 5, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Alderpersons Austin, Onstad, Johnson, Mathews, R. Eddy, Rahmlow, and J. Eddy were present. Alderperson Olson was absent. Mayor Danielson presided.
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It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Austin to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the July 1 and 16, 2008 Council meetings. Motion carried.
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CITIZENS IN ATTENDANCE
Miss Black River Falls and her Court introduced themselves and gave an overview of their activities to date and plans for the rest of their reign.
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Tim Ament, WPPI Director of Rates, reviewed the projected impact on electrical rates for proposed Municipal Utility capital improvements from 2009-2012. The report is available at either the Municipal Utility office or City Hall.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson R. Eddy to approve the Public Works Committee report of July 16, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Public Works Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on July 16, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Austin, Johnson, Rahmlow, Olson and J. Eddy were present.
Street Superintendent Todd Gomer reported on a meeting several City representatives had with the engineers and planners from the State Department of Transportation District 6 office in Eau Claire. They are in charge of the maintenance on Highways 12, 27 and 54 in the City. They have figured estimates for the replacement of the top of the twin box culvert over Town Creek on North Water at a cost of $150,000.00, repair of Main Street from Water to 11th at a cost of $800,000.00 and repair of North Water between Adams and Highway 54 at a cost of $450,000.00. They are advising the City that the local share is typically between 25 and 40% of the total cost. The projects are currently scheduled in 2012 and 2013.
Mr. Gomer presented a revised city street replacement schedule for years 2009-2013. Projects have had to be delayed due to the high cost of asphalt. The schedule is available at City Hall.
Alderperson Olson requested that the City consider sidewalk on West Adams between Forrest and North 8th Streets. The City will get a cost estimate as a start to the process.
Mr. Gomer updated the Committee on other projects in his department.
It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Mathews to approve the Public Safety Committee report of July 16, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Public Safety Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on July 16, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. Alderpersons Rahmlow, Austin, Mathews, R. Eddy and Olson were present.
1. Black River Emergency Medical Services Director Brad Chown presented his July 2008 report which is available at City Hall.
2. Dr. Don Delebo, a resident of the City living on the Black River, advised the Council of concerns he has with boat and personal watercraft traffic on the river especially as it relates to eroding the shorelines.
3. After considerable discussion, the Council decided to eliminate the City ordinance pertaining to the Black River so that the DNR enforced State Boating Regulations would be the standard.
4. It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Mathews to post a sign at the boat landing stating the above along with a request that boaters respect the Black River shoreline and waterfowl. Motion carried.
5. Police Chief Don Gilberg presented his July 2008 report including budget, case load, current events and personnel.
6. The Committee discussed overnight parking on city streets during the winter months.
7. It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Eddy to authorize the City Attorney to amend the City Code to allow alternate side parking. Motion carried with Alderperson Olson voting no.
8. It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Olson to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to approve the Finance Committee report of August 5, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Finance Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on August 5, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons R. Eddy, Austin, Onstad, and Rahmlow were present. Alderperson Olson was absent.
It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the July 2008 general fund vouchers in the amount of $509,320.13. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the June 2008 City Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to approve the June 2008 revenues report. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to approve the June 2008 expense report. Motion carried.
It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to place on file the Utility Commission reports of June 30 and July 28, 2008. Motion carried.
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Sean Lentz, the City’s financial consultant from Ehlers and Associates, Inc., reviewed proposed financing for the Municipal Electric Utility for engineering for the dam and related appurtenances and for the reimbursement of costs for overhauling Hydroelectric Unit No. 2.
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Resolution 2008-10, A RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE, SALE AND DELIVERY OF A $745,000 ELECTRIC SYSTEM BOND ANTICIPATION NOTES, SERIES 2008, OF THE CITY OF BLACK IRVER FALLS, WISCONSIN; ESTABLISHING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS THEREFOR; DIRECTING THEIR EXECUTION AND DELIVERY; CREATING A SPECIAL REDEMPTION FUND THEREFOR; AND AWARDING THE SALE THEREOF was distributed.
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It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Austin to adopt Resolution 2008-10. Motion carried.
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Resolution 2008-11, A RESOLUTION FOR THE CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS, IN THE COUNTY OF JACKSON, WISONSIN, TO BORROW FROM THE TRUST FUNDS OF THE STATE OF WISCONSIN THE SUM OF $230,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF FUNDING THE OVERHAUL OF HYDROELECTRIC UNIT NO. 2 was distributed.
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It was moved by Alderperson Onstad, seconded by Alderperson Mathews to adopt Resolution 2008-11. Motion carried.
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Ordinance #782, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION NO. 9.26 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS, JACKSON COUNTY, WISCONSIN, BY REPEALING SECTIONS 9.26 (7) AND 9.26 (8) was distributed as the 1st reading. This ordinance refers to eliminating from the City’s Municipal Code language relating to speed limits and a slow-no-wake zone on the Black River.
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Ordinance #783, AN ORDINANCE REPEALING AND RECREATING THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION NO. 7.06 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS, JACKSON COUNTY, WISCONSIN, REGULATING WINTER OVERNIGHT PARKING was distributed as the 1st reading.
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Ordinance #784, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHARTER ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS, REPEALING AND RECREATING SECTION 1.04 (2) AND 1.04 (4) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS was distributed as the 1st reading. This ordinance creates the position of City Administrator.
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Ordinance #785, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CHARTER ORDINANCE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS BY REPEALING AND RECREATING SECTION 1.02 AND 1.03 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS was distributed as the 1st reading. This ordinance establishes the City Clerk and City Treasurer as appointed positions.
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Mayor Danielson requested approval of the Council to auction all but 5 buildings at the Jackson County Fair Park. The Jackson County Fair Park Committee has unanimously endorsed the auction. Proceeds would go to the Fair Park Renovation Project. The buildings not subject to auction are the arena, secretary’s office, DNR, red antique building and the white block building.
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It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson J. Eddy to authorize the auction as above. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to submit the Public Facilities Economic Development (PFED) application (street and utility improvements on D & S Drive and McKinley Street), sign contracts and conduct any other business related to the project if funded. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson J. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to adjourn. Motion carried.
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William Arndt,
City Clerk
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