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The regular meeting of the Common Council was held at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on June 3, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Alderpersons Austin, Onstad, Johnson, Mathews, R. Eddy, Rahmlow, Olson and J. Eddy were present. 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 May 6, 2008 Council meeting. Motion carried.
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CITIZENS IN ATTENDANCE
Several property owners along the Black River above the dam requested the City establish a no-wake zone in the City Limits between the dam and the I-94 bridge. Some boats and personal watercraft have been creating waves which cause damage to their boats, docks and shoreline. Some are also very noisy. The City will post current boating regulations at the City boat landing. The matter will be further discussed at the June 18, 2008 Public Safety Committee meeting at 8:00 P.M.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson J. Eddy to approve the Public Works Committee report of May 21, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Public Works Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on May 21, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Austin, Johnson, Rahmlow, Olson and J. Eddy were present.
- Street Superintendent Todd Gomer reviewed recent activities of his department including:
- Manholes at South 6th and Fillmore and North 6th and Tyler have partially collapsed. Arrangements have been made to have them repaired.
- Tyler Millis has been hired as a casual summer employee at $7.00/hour.
- Both the Harrison Street and South Third Street pump stations were repaired this spring. These pump stations are tested twice each year. They are needed to pump stormwater over the levee in high water situations. Total cost of the repairs was $2,800.
- The City received a notice of violation from the DNR for a wastewater bypass. The City is working on the situation.
- Funding for the bridge over Town Creek on North Water Street is being discussed with the Department of Transportation in Eau Claire.
- DOT representatives will also observe the condition of Main Street and the Main and Water Street intersection to determine what can be done with the deteriorating joints in the street.
- Mr. Gomer advised the Committee that the main cause of the budget problem was that he budgeted diesel fuel at $3.10 per gallon, which is now well over $4.00 per gallon.
- It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Olson to modify the street paving schedule adopted in April to pave only Skyline Drive and North Ninth Streets. Three other streets will have to be delayed due to budget concerns. Motion carried
- It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson J. Eddy to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson J. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Mathews to approve the Recreation and Development Committee report of May 21, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Recreation and Development Committee of the City of Black River Falls met at City Hall on May 21, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Alderpersons Johnson, Onstad, Mathews, R. Eddy and J. Eddy were present.
- Mayor Danielson stated the Lunda Recreation Center Advisory Board had just met and everything is going well. The Center is approximately $9,000 ahead of last year.
- Linda Janke, Manager of the Hoffman Aquatic Center, presented her list of lifeguards, admission and concession workers along with their hourly rate and year hired.
- It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson J. Eddy to approve the employee list as presented. Motion carried.
- The Center will be open for public use on June 9 and be open from 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM weather permitting.
- The Parks and Recreation Department is looking at computerizing some areas including the Lunda Recreation Center and Hoffman Aquatic Center for tracking programs, attendance, etc.
- Parks and Recreation Director Steve Peterson reviewed proposed changes in the lease between the City and the Jackson County Fair Park Association. A Jackson County Ice Arena Committee has been created to manage the new ice arena so they must be included in the lease.
- It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to approve the above lease as amended. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson J. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson R. Eddy to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the Public Safety Committee report of May 21, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Public Safety Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on May 21, 2008 at 8:00 P.M. Alderpersons Rahmlow, Austin, Mathews, R. Eddy and Olson were present.
1. Barb Brower, Executive Director of the Black River Area Chamber of Commerce, reviewed the plan for the 5K and 10K run in conjunction with the Karner Blue Butterfly Festival. They are adding a half-marathon which continues out of the City on Spaulding Road to East and West Kenyon Roads.
2. It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the plans for the Chamber road races as above. Motion carried.
3. Police Chief Don Gilberg presented his May 2008 monthly report including budget, case load, current events and personnel. He also reviewed a proposed large events ordinance.
4. Alderperson Olson stated a constituent had approached him about the possibility of STOP and GO lights at the intersection of Main and Eighth Streets. The DOT controls this and they will be contacted.
5. Brad Chown, EMS Director, presented his May 2008 report.
6. Steve Schreiber, Fire Chief, presented his May 2008 report. He presented some National Fire Protection Association material which requires tires to be replaced every 7 years. He will get prices to comply with this requirement. Several other concerns were discussed by the Committee.
7. 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 Olson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to approve the Finance Committee report of June 3, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Finance Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on June 3, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons R. Eddy, Austin, Onstad, Rahmlow and Olson were present.
- It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to approve the May 2008 general fund vouchers in the amount of $455,763.13. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the April 2008 City Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the April 2008 revenues report. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to approve the April 2008 expense report. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to designate the Jackson County Chronicle as the City’s official publication. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the Class A, B & C beer, wine and liquor licenses as follows with the understanding the Dimensions – Pat Murphy license is for 123 Main Street only:
Class B Combination: Algie’s Bar
Black River Falls Recreation Association, Inc.
Main St. Pub & Pizzaria, LLC
Dimensions-Pat Murphy
Cozy Corner, LLC
Rozario’s Pizza & Pasta, LLC
Miles-Hagen American Legion Post No. 200
Rock Valley Holding Co., Inc. (Rich Hatfield)
Class B Beer: Flying J, Inc.
Pizza Hut
Sand Creek Brewing Company, LLC
Class A Combination: Burnstad’s Bros., Inc.
Alwoods, LLC
Wal-Mart
Wholesale Beer: G & F Distributing, Inc. (formerly Ripp’s)
Sand Creek Brewing Company, LLC
Class A Liquor: Flying J, Inc.
Class A Beer: I-94 BP, LLC
Indianhead Oil Co., Inc. (Holiday)
Kwik-Trip, Inc.
Class B Beer and Class C Wine: Country Café
NICO’S Mexican Restaurant
Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the applications for temporary Class “B”/ “Class B” retailer’s licenses as follows:
Jackson County Democratic Party June 14, 2008 Field of Honor
Downtown Association July 12, 2008 N. 1st Street
Black River Arts Alliance June 24, 2008 Lunda Park
Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to approve a $300,000 loan at 1% interest on a 5 year balloon with 10 year amortization to D&S Manufacturing, Inc. as recommended by the City’s Industrial Park Commission. The loan will assist D&S in their $6.4 million expansion. Jackson County has matched the City’s funding from their CDBG – Economic Development Fund. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson R. Eddy to approve Phase I of the SEH proposal for application to the Department of Commerce for a grant to assist with the funding of street and water improvements on D&S Drive and McKinley Streets. This application is made possible through increased employment from the D&S expansion project.
- It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Austin to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to place on file the Library Board reports of March 25 and April 29, 2008. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to place on file the Utility Commission report of May 19, 2008. Motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS
The Council discussed the proposed City Administrator position. City Attorney Dan Diehn stated the State Statutes were unclear as to the method to change from the current elected Clerk and Treasurer positions to an appointed City Administrator with an appointed City Clerk and City Treasurer. The City could either hold a referendum election or adopt a charter ordinance to effect the change. The Council decided to start the process by scheduling 2 public meetings to answer any questions the public may have. After these meetings the Council will decide which method to use to pursue the change.
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NEW BUSINESS
The Committee discussed the proposed North/South street which was included in the original project plan for TID #4. The street would extend South from Commerce Drive approximately 180’ east of Culvers. The first phase of the street would serve lots 4 and 5 of CSM #1278. Depending on future development the street may have to be extended further south according to the TID # project plan. Cost of the street will be paid off over the remaining life of the TID.
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to approve the construction of the street as above and authorize SEH, Inc. to engineer the project as a cost of $9,300. Motion carried.
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Mayor Danielson appointed the following to the Ad Hoc Jackson County Fair Park Association Building Committee to oversee and complete the Fair Park Improvement Project:
Carl Holmquist - Chair
Paul Millis - Vice Chair / Secretary
Dave Hoffman Jeff Amo
Ron Danielson Mike Kunes
Mike McGown Karen Stai-Koenigs
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It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson J. Eddy to approve Mayor Danielson’s appointments as above. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to adjourn. Motion carried.
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William Arndt,
City Clerk
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