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The regular meeting of the Common Council was held at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on May 6, 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 Rahmlow to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the April 2 and 15, 2008 Council meetings. Motion carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to approve the Recreation and Development Committee report of April 16, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Recreation and Development Committee of the City of Black River Falls met at City Hall on April 16, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Johnson, Onstad, Mathews, and R. Eddy were present. J. Eddy was absent.
- Patrick Guarino, Executive Director of the Boys and Girls Club, stated they are interested in sponsoring a Holiday Lights Display at Lunda Park during December of each year. He presented a very detailed proposal. He was directed to the Lunda Park Advisory Board for their recommendation back to this Committee.
- It was moved by Alderperson Onstad, seconded by Alderperson Mathews to hire Jennifer Meyer as the Recreation Assistant staff person at $6.75 per hour. Motion carried.
- New scoreboards have been installed at Marks Fields. They were donated by the Jackson County Bank and Danmark Plumbing. New announcing stands were built by JSA Carpentry.
- Soccer and Little League are starting as weather permits. There are about 600 local youths participating. There is a possibility of upgrading the Frisbee golf course. If there is a cost, Steve will come back to the Committee.
- It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to hire Tyler Gilbertson as a summer parks assistant at $7.00 per hour. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the Public Safety Committee report of April 16, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Public Safety Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on April 16, 2008 at 7:00 P.M. Alderpersons Rahmlow, Austin, Mathews, and R. Eddy were present. Alderperson Olson was absent.
1. Sergeant Randy Dolesy represented the City Police Department updating the Committee on recent purchases of digital cameras and micro recorders for each officer. Pistols were also replaced at a very favorable cost. All purchases were within the budget amounts for 2008.
2. It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson R. Eddy to purchase a 2008 Chevrolet Impala from Gross Motors with trade of the 2004 Crown Victoria at a cost of $12,285.98. Motion carried.
3. It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Austin to sell the 1940 Oshkosh fire truck to David Hoffman according to the terms and conditions in the Agreement of Purchase and Sale / Right of First Refusal proposed by City Attorney Dan Diehn. Motion carried.
4. It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, 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 Onstad to approve the Finance Committee report of May 6, 2008. Motion carried.
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The Finance Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on May 6, 2008 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons R. Eddy, Austin, Onstad, Rahmlow and Olson were present.
- Mayor Danielson explained the situation with the City having representation on the Black River Memorial Hospital Board. Prior to the recent remodel/expansion of the Hospital, the City actually held title to the Hospital’s land, building and equipment. The City relinquished that ownership to allow the Hospital to borrow the funds for the remodel/expansion project.
- It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Olson that because of the above changes in the Hospital’s relationship with the City, the City will no longer require representation on the Hospital Board of Directors. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the April 2008 general fund vouchers in the amount of $350,995.67. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the March 2008 City Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to approve the March 2008 Revenues report. Motion carried.
- It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the March 2008 Expense report. Motion carried.
- 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 Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to approve the Industrial Park Commission report of April 24, 2008. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Onstad, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the Mayor’s Ad Hoc Committee for the Proposed City Administrator Position report of April 28, 2008. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to place on file the Municipal Utility report of March 31, 2008. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Onstad, seconded by Alderperson J. Eddy to place on file the Plan Commission reports of April 2, 23 and 30, 2008. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to place on file the Joint Review Board reports of April 2 and 9, 2008. Motion carried.
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Resolution 2008-5, A RESOLUTION DISSOVING TIF DISTRICT No. 2 AND AUTHORIZING CITY TREASURER TO DISTRIBUTE EXCESS INCREMENT TO OVERLYING TAXING DISTRICTS was distributed.
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Olson to adopt Resolution 2008-5. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION 2008-5
A RESOLUTION DISSOLVING TIF DISTRICT No. 2 AND AUTHORIZING
CITY TREASURER TO DISTRIBUTE EXCESS INCREMENT TO OVERLYING TAXING DISTRICTS
WHEREAS, the City of Black River Falls passed a creation resolution creating Tax Incremental District No. 2 on September 4, 2001, and adopted a project plan that year; and
WHEREAS, all TIF District No. 2 projects were completed in the prescribed allowed time; and
WHEREAS, sufficient increment has been collected as of the 2007 tax roll, payable 2008, to cover TIF District No. 2 project costs;
NOW BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED, that the City Common Council does dissolve TIF District No. 2; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall notify the Wisconsin Department of Revenue, within 60 days of this resolution, or prior to the deadline of May 15, 2008, whichever comes first, that the District has been terminated; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall sign the required Wisconsin Department of Revenue final accounting form agreeing on a date by which the City shall send final audited information to the Wisconsin Department of Revenue; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Treasurer shall distribute any excess increment collected after providing for ongoing expenses of the District, to the affected taxing districts with proportionate shares to be determined by the final audit by the City’s auditors, Virchow Krause & Co.
Approved:
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Ron Danielson, Mayor
Attest:
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William Arndt, City Clerk
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Resolution 2008-6, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE JACKSON COUNTY MULTI-HAZARDS MITIGATION PLAN 2008-2012 was distributed.
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It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson J. Eddy to adopt Resolution 2008-6. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION 2008-6
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT THE JACKSON COUNTY MULTI-HAZARDS
MITIGATION PLAN 2008-2012
WHEREAS, the City of Black River Falls recognizes the threat that natural hazards pose to people and property; and
WHEREAS, undertaking hazard mitigation actions before disasters occur will reduce the potential for harm to people and property and save taxpayer dollars; and
WHEREAS, an adopted multi-hazards mitigation plan is required as a condition of future grant funding for mitigation projects; and
WHEREAS, the City of Black River Falls participated jointly in the planning process with the other local units of government within the County to prepare the Multi-Hazards Mitigation Plan;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Black River Falls Common Council hereby adopts the Jackson County Multi-Hazards Mitigation Plan 2008-2012 as an official plan.
Approved:
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Ron Danielson, Mayor
Attest:
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William Arndt, City Clerk
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NEW BUSINESS
Alderperson R. Eddy reviewed the history of the Mayor’s Ad Hoc Committee for the Proposed City Administrator Position. The Committee has been meeting since October 2007 and has a written recommendation to the City Council along with a proposed job description. Both of these documents are available at City Hall. Mayor Danielson and others expressed their appreciation to the Ad Hoc Committee members and especially Chairperson Eddy for their efforts. The recommendation and job description will receive publicity in the local papers and will be further discussed at the June 3, 2008 Council meeting.
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It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Mathews to adjourn. Motion carried.
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William Arndt,
City Clerk
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