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The regular meeting of the Common Council was held at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on November 6, 2007 at 7:00 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 Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the October 2, 2007 Council meeting. Motion carried.
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Mayor Hunter presented a check to the Black River Falls School District in the amount of $4,500.00 to support Cable TV channel 4 operations and improvements. The funds came from the Charter Cable TV settlement with the City for closing their local office and from the PEG fees charged since the beginning of 2007.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was moved by Alderperson Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the Finance Committee report of November 6, 2007. Motion carried.
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The Finance Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on November 6, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Eddy, Rahmlow, Danielson, Olson, and Austin were present.
1. Greg Patterson, Manager of Flying J, Inc., requested a Class B beer license be issued to them. He stated they need this to stay competitive with other businesses.
2. It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the application for a Class B beer license as submitted by Flying J, Inc. for 780 Highway 54 East. Motion carried.
3. Quotes were presented for accounting software for the City Clerks Office.
4. It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to purchase the Work Horse software accounting package at the low quote of $15,300.00. Funds are budgeted in 2008. The software will be installed in December 2007 so the new system can go on line January 1, 2008. Motion carried.
5. It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to approve the October 2007 general fund vouchers in the amount of $324,272.71. Motion carried.
6. It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the September 2007 City Treasurer’s report. Motion carried.
7. It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the September 2007 revenues report. Motion carried.
8. It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the September 2007 expenditures report. Motion carried.
9. Mayor Hunter presented quotes for the crushing of the City’s rubble pile. The quotes ranged from $3.15 to $4.25 per yard.
10. It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Austin to accept the low quote from Boon Construction of $3.15 per yard. Motion carried.
11. It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the Committee as a Whole report of October 30, 2007. Motion carried.
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The Committee as a Whole met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on October 30, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Danielson, Olson, Austin, Onstad, Johnson, Eddy and Rahmlow were present. Alderperson Mathews was absent. Mayor Joseph J. Hunter presided.
1. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Peterson introduced newly hired Amanda Spangler, Lunda Recreation Center Coordinator, to the Alderpersons.
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2. Mayor Hunter reviewed the process of how the proposed 2008 budget being considered at this meeting was developed through Committee meetings and individual meetings with Department Heads.
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3. Clerk and Treasurer Bill Arndt reviewed the various thresholds the City budget could be set at to comply with State of Wisconsin mandated levy limits. The purpose of this meeting is to set a preliminary budget City tax levy to be published for a public hearing on November 27, 2007. Any changes made from the published budget require a 2/3 majority vote at the public hearing.
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4. It was moved by Alderperson Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to set the proposed 2008 City tax levy at $1,552,068.00 for public hearing purposes. This levy would represent a 3% increase for levy limit purposes (the maximum is 3.86%) and a 5.4 increase for property tax purposes which include debt service. Motion carried.
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5. It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, 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 Rahmlow to place on file the Plan Commission report of October 24, 2007. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to place on file the Utilities Commission report of September 24, 2007. Motion carried.
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OLD BUSINESS
Ordinance #778, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12.02(15) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS BY ADDING AN HOURS OF OPERATION REQUIREMENT was distributed as the second reading.
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David Dotz, owner of the Backwaters Saloon, spoke against the ordinance especially since this would change the rules since he purchased the business. If the ordinance passes he requested that he be grandfathered under the old rules which he purchased the establishment.
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It was moved by Alderperson Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to adopt Ordinance #778. Motion carried.
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City of Black River Falls Ordinance No. 778
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 12.02(15) OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS BY ADDING AN HOURS OF OPERATION REQUIREMENT
The Common Council of the City of Black River Falls, Jackson County, Wisconsin do ordain as follows:
Section 1: Section 12.02(15) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Black River Falls is amended to read:
Section 15: REVOCATION AND SUSPENSION OF LICENSES.
(a) PROCEDURE. Whenever the holder of any license under this chapter violates any portion of this chapter, proceedings for the revocation or suspension of such license may be instituted in the manner and under the procedure established by §125.12, Stats., as amended, and the provisions herein relating to granting a new license shall likewise be applicable.
(b) AUTOMATIC REVOCATION. Any license issued under the provisions of this chapter shall stand revoked without further proceedings upon the conviction of a licensee or employee, agent or representative thereof for a second offense under this Ordinance or for a violation of Chapters 125 or 139 of the Wisconsin Statutes or any other State or Federal intoxicating liquor or fermented malt beverage laws.
(c) CONTINUATION OF BUSINESS. Every licensee under this section shall conduct the licensed business at the authorized location for a period of thirty-two (32) hours per week, unless excepted by the Common Council for good cause. Failure to conduct the licensed business at the authorized location for a period of thirty-two (32) hours per week may result in revocation, suspension, or non-renewal of the license. The thirty-two (32) hour per week requirement shall not apply to any license held by a bona fide non-profit organization. There shall be no refund of any license fee paid to a party whose license is revoked or suspended under this section.
(d) At the time of application for license or renewal of license, every licensee shall provide the City Clerk with a detailed statement of the licensee’s hours of operation on a form provided by the City Clerk.
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. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force for all licenses issued, renewed, or reissued such that the license is effective after June 30, 2008.
Joseph J. Hunter, Mayor
ATTEST:
William Arndt, Clerk
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NEW BUSINESS
The proposed operating plan for 2008 for the City of Black River Falls Business Improvement District was distributed and reviewed. A 2008 projected budget was included.
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to approve the Business Improvement District plan for 2008. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to approve Mayor Hunter’s BID Board appointments as follows:
Shirley Austin 2009
Keith Brown 2010
Barbara Kniess 2010
Mary Ann McDonald 2009
Motion carried.
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Ordinance #779, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF THE CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS, JACKSON COUNTY, WISCONSIN BY REPEALING AND RECREATING SECTION 17.091(2) was distributed as the first reading.
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Resolution 2007-8, AN AGREEMENT WITH CITY AND LEAD GOVERNMENT JACKSON COUNTY FOR A GRANT APPLICATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN was distributed.
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It was moved by Alderperson Onstad, seconded by Alderperson Austin to adopt Resolution 2007-8. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-8
AN AGREEMENT WITH CITY AND LEAD GOVERNMENT JACKSON COUNTY
FOR A GRANT APPLICATION IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF A
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
WHEREAS, the City of Black River Falls Council, in cooperation with Jackson County agrees to participate in the preparation of the Multi-jurisdictional Comprehensive Plan for the general purpose of guiding and accomplishing coordinated, adjusted, harmonious development within Jackson County and the City of Black River Falls;
AND WHEREAS, the City of Black River Falls Council acknowledges the requirements of Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Planning Legislation including the adoption of the plan (s. 66.1001, Stats.), the benefits of comprehensive planning, and funding that would be awarded by the Wisconsin Department of Administration to financially assist the County and participating communities in preparation of the comprehensive plan;
AND WHEREAS, the development of the Multi-jurisdictional Comprehensive Plan requires a potential financial contribution of $12,000.00 from the City of Black River Falls;
AND WHEREAS, as part of participating in the Jackson County multi-jurisdictional planning process the City of Black River Falls will receive an individual planning document for review and adoption which addresses the requirements as specified under Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Planning Legislation;
AND WHEREAS, the City of Black River Falls acknowledges the receipt of a copy of the multi-jurisdictional comprehensive planning grant application and agrees to fulfill the goals set in Part III of the grant application.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Black River Falls Council hereby agrees to participate in the development of the Multi-jurisdictional Comprehensive Plan in cooperation with other communities within their region and Jackson County pursuant to Wisconsin Statute s.661001.
Approved:
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Joseph J. Hunter, Mayor
Attest:
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William Arndt, City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Onstad, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to adjourn. Motion carried.
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William Arndt,
City Clerk
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