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The regular meeting of the Common Council was held at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on October 2, 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 Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the September 4, 2007 Council meeting.
Motion carried.
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COMMITTEE REPORTS
It was moved by Alderperson Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the Public Works Committee report of September 19, 2007. Motion carried.
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The Public Works Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on September 19, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Austin, Rahmlow, Danielson, Olson, and Mathews were present.
1. Street Superintendent Todd Gomer reviewed recent activities of the Street Department including Highway 12/27 South, TID #3 problems which have been solved, alley paving, televising sanitary sewers under streets to be paved in 2008, bid openings and leaf collection.
2. The 2007 budget summary was reviewed and appears to be in good shape. The proposed 2008 budget was presented.
3. Mr. Gomer reviewed 2007-10 street projects in his long-range plan as well as his capital expenditure plan for equipment purchases through 2016. Both of these reports are available at City Hall.
4. 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 Rahmlow to approve the Recreation and Development Committee report of September 19, 2007. Motion carried.
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The Recreation and Development Committee of the City of Black River Falls met at City Hall on September 19, 2007 at 7:00 P.M. Alderpersons Danielson, Eddy, Austin, Onstad, and Johnson were present.
5. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Peterson reported that Lunda Recreation Center Coordinator Lisa Malmo has resigned effective October 2, 2007. The position was advertised and candidates will be interviewed September 26, 2007.
6. Fees and clean-up deposit for rental of the Nelson Shelter at Lunda Community Park were discussed and referred back to the advisory committee.
7. Chairperson Danielson updated the Committee on plans for the baseball/softball fields at Lunda Community Park. One field will be renovated this fall to be ready in 2008.
8. Mr. Peterson presented his proposed 2008 budget. He further stated his 2007 budget looks good.
9. It was moved by Alderperson Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to adjourn. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Onstad, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to approve the Public Safety Committee report of September 19, 2007. Motion carried.
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The Public Safety Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on September 19, 2007 at 8:00 P.M. Alderpersons Mathews, Rahmlow, Onstad, Johnson, and Olson were present.
1. Police Chief Don Gilberg presented his September 2007 report. He stated part-time employee Joe Scheuring has accepted full-time employment with the Milwaukee Police Department. The Department wishes to thank Officer Scheuring for his dedicated service to the City and as school liaison officer. His contributions were many and he will be sorely missed.
2.Chief Gilberg reviewed his proposed 2008 budget.
3.Black River Emergency Medical Services Division Chief Brad Chown presented his September 2007 report. He reported that full-time employee Kelli Herbert has resigned effective September 30, 2007. Mr. Chown would like to modify the hours worked in this position to a 5-day week from 8 A.M. to 4 P.M. The BREMS union will be contacted.
4.The Committee discussed options for electronic field data collection. The bottom line is that laptops would be used in the ambulances.
5.The proposed 2008 budget for BREMS was presented. Revenues are expected to cover expenses for 2008.
6.Fire Chief Steve Schreiber requested approval for UV tint of the front station windows. UV rays are damaging the firefighter turn-out gear.
7.It was moved by Alderperson Onstad, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to treat the front station windows as above. Motion carried.
8.Chief Schreiber reported that all Fire Department officers have completed NIMS ICS 300 and 400. These two courses required 16 hours of classroom training each.
9.The proposed 2008 budget for the Fire Department was presented.
10.It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to convene into closed session for the purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation of City employees which is authorized under Section 19.85(1)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes. Motion carried.
William Arndt
City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the Finance Committee report of October 2, 2007. Motion carried.
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The Finance Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on October 2, 2007 at 6:00 P.M. Alderpersons Eddy, Rahmlow, Danielson, Olson, and Austin were present.
1. It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to approve the Class B beer and Class C wine license application as submitted by NICOs Mexican Restaurant, LCC at 24 N. Water Street. Motion carried.
2. It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the September 2007 general fund vouchers in the amount of $ 348,256.99. Motion carried.
3. It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to approve the August 2007 City Treasurers report. Motion carried.
4. It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to approve the August 2007 revenues report. Motion carried.
5. It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the August 2007 expenditures report. Motion carried.
6. It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow that based on the recommendation of the special interviewing committee to hire Amanda Spangler as Lunda Recreation Center Director at $13.25 per hour with a $1,000 increase after a satisfactory 6 month probationary period. Motion carried.
7. 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 Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to place on file the Plan Commission report of September 12, 2007.
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It was moved by Alderperson Johnson, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to place on file the Committee as a Whole report of September 26, 2007.
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It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Olson to place on file the Municipal Utility Commission reports of August 27 and September 11, 2007.
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Wendy Sander and Charlie Jones, Cedar Corporation of Menomonie, WI reviewed the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District #5. The plan is available at City Hall.
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Resolution 2007-6, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROJECT PLAN TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN was distributed.
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It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Austin to adopt Resolution 2007-6. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-6
RESOLUTION ADOPTING PROJECT PLAN
TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE
CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN
WHEREAS, the City of Black River Falls directed that a Project Plan be prepared for a mixed use tax incremental district; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing regarding the Project Plan was held on September 12, 2007, after notices were sent to all local governmental entities having power to levy taxes on property located within the proposed district, and notice of such hearing was published as a Class 2 notice under Chapter 985 of the Wisconsin Statutes, where all interested parties were given the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Plan Commission in session on September 12, 2007, did recommend the adoption of the Project Plan to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the City Council approves the Project Plan, as proposed and adopted by the Plan Commission.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Black River Falls has determined the conditions and findings regarding the Project Plan complies with Sec. 66.1105(4)(f) Wis. Stats.; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District Number Five, City of Black River Falls, contains findings that the plan is feasible and is in conformity with the master plan of the City; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Black River Falls approves and adopts the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District Number Five, City of Black River Falls, pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 66.1105 Wis. Stats.
ADOPTED by the Council of the City of Black River Falls this 2nd day of October 2007.
By: Attest:
Joseph J. Hunter, Mayor William Arndt, City Clerk
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Resolution 2007-7, RESOLUTION CREATING TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE AND ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN was distributed.
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It was moved by Alderperson Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to adopt Resolution 2007-7. Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2007-7
RESOLUTION CREATING TAX INCREMENTAL DISTRICT NUMBER FIVE
AND ESTABLISHING BOUNDARIES
CITY OF BLACK RIVER FALLS, WISCONSIN
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Black River Falls has adopted the Project Plan for Tax Incremental District Number Five, City of Black River Falls; and
WHEREAS, the City of Black River Falls directed that a Map and Boundary Description be prepared for a mixed use tax incremental district; and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing regarding Creation of Tax Incremental District Number Five was held on September 12, 2007, after notices were sent to all local governmental entities having power to levy taxes on property located within the proposed district, and notice of such hearing was published as a Class 2 notice under Chapter 985 of the Wisconsin Statutes, where all interested parties were given the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, Plan Commission in session on September 12, 2007, did recommend the creation of the District to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, a Joint Review Board was convened on September 12, 2007, at the City Hall in the City of Black River Falls and there was then appointed a Chairperson, Joseph Hunter, and Member at Large, Eric Chrisinger, and will meet on October 2, 2007, to consider the establishment of the Tax Incremental District as outlined in the Project Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Black River Falls has determined the following conditions and findings:
1.The boundaries are described as follows:
(See Exhibit A Attached)
2.It is found that the real property in the District is appropriate for a mixed use development and that not less than 50% by area of the District is suitable for industrial, commercial, and new residential uses.
3.The improvement of the area is likely to enhance significantly the value of substantially all of the other real property within the District.
4.The equalized value of taxable property of this District plus all existing districts does not exceed 12 percent of the total equalized value of taxable property within the City.
5.The project costs relate directly to eliminating blight and promoting development consistent with the purposes for which tax incremental districts are created under Sec. 66.1105(4) Wis. Stats.
6.It is determined that no more than 35% of the area in the District is to be used for newly platted residential development.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the date of the creation of this District shall be January 1, 2008, upon adoption of this resolution dated October 2, 2007.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the name of the District shall be Tax Incremental District Number Five, City of Black River Falls, pursuant to the provisions of Sec. 66.1105 Wis. Stats.
ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Black River Falls this 2nd day of October, 2007.
City of Black River Falls
By: Attest:
Joseph J. Hunter, Mayor William Arndt, City Clerk
EXHIBIT A: BLACK RIVER FALLS TID #5 DESCRIPTION
Lots 1 and 2, Certified Survey Map No. 405 and Lot 2, Certified Survey Map No. 1366, all located in part of the Fractional Lots 7 and 8 and part of the SW 1/4 of the SW 1/4, all in Section 11, Township 21 North, Range 4 West, Town of Adams, Jackson County, Wisconsin;
Beginning at the northwest corner, Lot 2, CSM #405; Thence S85°5037E 646.96 feet along the south right of way line of Riverview Drive; Thence S80°5807E 40.30 feet; Thence S03°5722E 79.51 feet; Thence S83°0400E 97.70 feet; Thence N12°1934E 74.02 feet to the south right of way line of Riverview Drive; Thence S69°5811E 65.89 feet along the southerly right of way line of Riverview Drive; Thence S16°4837W 245.89 feet; Thence S89°3617E 322.78 feet, more or less, to the east right of way line of Riverview Drive; Thence N16°0130W 81.51 feet to the arc of a 366.00 foot radius curve, concave to the southwest; Thence 411.02 feet along the arc of said curve, the chord of which bears N48°1148W 389.76 feet to the north line Lot 2, CSM #1366; Thence N89°3400E 587.04 feet along the north line said Lot 2, CSM #1366 to a meander corner that is ±26 feet from the westerly shoreline of the Black River; Thence S01°2354E 707.14 feet along the meander line of the Black River to a meander corner that is ±52 feet from the westerly shore line of the Black River; Thence S75°2219W 160.00 feet; Thence S04°4450W 99.13 feet to the easterly right of way line of Riverview Drive; Thence S74°0041W 66.34 feet, more or less, to the westerly right of way line of Riverview Drive; Thence S15°5919E 134.08 feet along the westerly right of way line of Riverview Drive to the arc of an 1160.07 foot radius curve concave to the northeast; Thence 137.49 feet along the arc of said curve, the chord of which bears S19°2302E 137.41 feet to the arc of a 683.20 foot radius curve, concave to the northeast; Thence 71.54 feet along the arc of said curve, the chord of which bears S19°4646E 71.51 feet; Thence N73°1314E 8.00 feet; Thence S16°4646E 1209.19 feet along the westerly right of way line of Riverview Drive; Thence S24°0658W 46.78 feet to the northeast corner Certified Survey Map # 210; Thence S89°0646W 543.36 feet along the north line said CSM #210 to the easterly right of way line of Interstate 94; Thence N48°3718W 408.67 feet along the easterly right of way line of Interstate 94; Thence N53°1237W 438.20 feet along the easterly right of way line of Interstate 94;
Thence N30°2001W 369.47 feet along the easterly right of way line of Interstate 94; Thence N09°1005W 250.30 feet along the easterly right of way line of Interstate 94 to the arc of a 469.26 foot radius curve, concave to the southwest; Thence 329.65 feet along the arc of said curve, the chord of which bears N29°1735W 322.92 feet; Thence N45°0019W 336.38 feet along the easterly right of way line of Interstate 94; Thence N06°4136E 304.16 feet along the easterly right of way line of U.S Highway 12; Thence N16°1059E 255.17 feet along the easterly right of way line of U.S. Highway 12; Thence N18°3825E 233.25 feet along the easterly right of way line of U.S. Highway 12 to the point of beginning.
EXCEPT that part described as follows;
Commencing at the northwest corner Lot 2, Certified Survey Map #405;
Thence S43°2559E 598.01 feet to the point of beginning of exception;
Thence N40°2814E 66.81 feet; thence S72°4824E 32.87 feet; thence S35°3400E 235.23 feet; thence S80°4758E 687.55 feet; thence N08°4418W 402.94 feet; thence N59°0733W 72.02 feet; thence N03°4535W 174.76 feet; thence S84°3644E 203.34 feet; thence S34°4212E 60.38 feet; thence S18°5401W 100.23 feet; thence S81°5747W 113.80 feet; thence N86°2205W 80.37 feet; thence S59°0733E 72.02 feet; thence N78°2848E 59.27 feet; thence S28°5100E 135.12 feet; thence S13°4557E 219.02 feet; thence S13°4239W 67.37 feet; thence S82°0759W 99.14 feet; thence N80°4758W 687.55 feet; thence S59°5710W 137.33 feet; thence N87°3417W 123.48 feet; thence N08°0938E 215.96 feet; thence S08°0938W 215.96 feet; thence S02°4450E 240.86 feet; thence N83°2719E 92.05 feet; thence S26°2743E 349.88 feet; thence N29°3507E 127.53 feet; thence S80°2544E 126.18 feet; thence S47°2524E 195.10 feet; thence N69°1753E 111.29 feet; thence S18°3507E 629.86 feet; thence N00°0029E 602.65 feet; thence N73°1314E 38.37 feet to the westerly right of way line of Riverview Drive; thence S16°4646E 1209.19 feet along said westerly right of way line; thence S24°0658W 46.78 feet along the south line said Lot 2, CSM #405;
thence S89°0646W 89.64 feet along the south line said Lot 2, CSM #405; thence N23°5159W 273.31 feet; thence N09°4852W 236.60 feet; thence N85°3301W 293.71 feet; thence S73°5553W 107.66 feet; thence S11°3616E 370.39 feet; thence S06°5332W 94.23 feet to the easterly right of way line of Interstate Highway 94; thence N48°3718W 198.73 feet along the easterly right of way line of Interstate Highway 94; thence N00°4917E 327.31 feet; thence N48°1816E 195.30 feet; thence N10°2842W 546.61 feet; thence N47°2524W 195.10 feet; thence S18°4057E 267.54 feet; thence S02°4845W 585.32 feet; thence S58°3251W 186.62 feet; thence N37°4209W 87.35 feet; thence S80°5753W 64.55 feet; thence N01°0704W 139.50 feet; thence S89°2909W 112.80 feet; thence S01°0304E 52.81 feet to the easterly right of way line of Interstate Highway 94; thence S53°1237E 143.04 feet along said easterly right of way line; thence S80°5753E 64.55 feet; thence N02°3612W 299.78 feet; thence N02°4328E 196.82 feet; thence N59°1130W 140.12 feet; thence S13°0816W 65.02 feet; thence S07°1746E 266.00 feet; thence S49°0302W 130.11 feet; thence N74°3416W 51.25 feet; thence N24°1932W 250.49 feet; thence N10°3215W 297.30 feet; thence N77°0907E 142.33 feet; thence N01°0733W 358.00 feet; thence N02°4450W 240.86 feet; thence N08°0938E 215.96 feet to the point of beginning.
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It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Eddy to approve and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the Development Agreement by and between Rock Valley Holding Company, Inc. and the City of Black River Falls in substantial compliance with the agreement presented at this meeting. Motion carried.
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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 1st reading. Class B liquor license holders will be notified of the November 6, 2007 council meeting when the ordinance will be considered further.
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A lawsuit against the city filed by US Bank, N.A. was explained by City Attorney Dan Diehn. The lawsuit relates to the Citys Housing Rehabilitation program.
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It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Austin to hire SEH, Inc. to investigate the existence of wetlands in an approximate 80 acre parcel east of the Citys Industrial park. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to adjourn. Motion carried.
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William Arndt,
City Clerk
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