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Common Council Minutes of September 4, 2007

The regular meeting of the Common Council was held at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on September 4, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.  Alderpersons Danielson, Olson, Austin, Onstad, Johnson, Mathews, Eddy and Rahmlow were present. Mayor Hunter presided. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the August 7 and 22, 2007 Council meetings.  Motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- COMMITTEE REPORTS It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Eddy to approve the Public Works Committee report of August 15, 2007. Motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Works Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on August 15, 2007 at 6:00 P.M.  Alderpersons Austin, Rahmlow, Danielson, Mathews and Mayor Hunter were present. Alderperson Olson was absent.   1. Kay Millis, a resident along the Black River with a Roosevelt Road address, expressed concern that emergency vehicles could not locate their property. She also discussed the condition of the private drive and other alternatives for access including an official City street. 2. The City has been contacted about extending a sidewalk past the Fairgrounds. The City’s construction limits end at South 11th Street, which makes this a County matter. There may be some consideration with the new Fairgrounds project. The people have been notified. 3. Street Superintendent Todd Gomer reported on recent activities of his department including recent washouts, traffic light problems and brush pick-up from the recent storm. 4. It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Mathews to authorize Mr. Gomer to solicit quotes for crushing the City’s pile of salvaged blacktop/concrete. The cost is approximately 1/3 of that of new material. Motion carried. 5. It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to bid the proposed 2 ½ T garbage truck chassis and loader included in the Street Department long-term equipment plan. Funds would come from the 2008 budget. Motion carried. 6. It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to adjourn.  Motion carried.        William Arndt City Clerk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was moved by Alderperson Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to approve the Public Safety Committee report of August 15, 2007. Motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Public Safety Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on August 15, 2007 at 8:00 P.M.  Alderpersons Rahmlow, Onstad, Johnson, and Mathews were present. Alderperson Olson was absent. 1. Police Chief Don Gilberg presented his July 2007 monthly report including budget, case load, current events and personnel issues. 2. Fire Chief Steve Schreiber presented his July 2007 monthly report. 3. The Fire Department is continuing to work on the 1993 Freightliner. The truck will either be refurbished and used as a pumper or sold. 4. The Committee discussed disposition of the City’s approximate 1927 Oshkosh fire truck. The truck is in storage and is no longer operable. 5. Black River Emergency Medical Services Coordinator Brad Chown reviewed his July 2007 monthly report. 6. It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Onstad to convene into closed session for the purpose of considering the demotion, dismissal, licensing, discipline or tenure of a public employee which is authorized under Section 19.85(1)(b) of the Wisconsin Statutes. Motion carried.   William Arndt City Clerk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to approve the Recreation and Development Committee report of August 15, 2007.  Motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Recreation and Development Committee of the City of Black River Falls met at City Hall on August 15, 2007 at 7:00 P.M.  Alderpersons Danielson, Eddy, Austin, Onstad, and Johnson were present. 1. Joan Brown, one of the Superintendents of the Antique Building at the Jackson County Fair, expressed concern that the building would not be part of the new Fairgrounds plan. This year they had 586 items for exhibit. 2. Ron Danielson spoke on behalf of the Fair Park Planning Committee that space was at a premium and the display areas would increase from 12,000 square feet currently to 20,000 square feet at the new Hockey Arena. The current 12,000 square feet includes the area under the Grandstand, the two 4-H buildings and the Antique Buildings.                     3. Jerel Gunning, President of the Jackson County Tavern League, expressed concern over the location of the beer garden they operate during the Fair. The proposed new Fairgrounds plan has a location for them and they have been invited to the next Fair Park Planning meeting. The Fair Park Planning Committee is currently soliciting quotes to prepare final plans and bidding documents. 4. Linda Janke, Hoffman Aquatic Center Coordinator, reported that the Center was ahead by about $30,000.00 through the end of July 2007. She reviewed the detail of the expenses and revenues through that date. The State Health Inspector was very impressed with our Aquatic Center. There were no violations. The Aquatic Center will close on Monday, August 27, 2007. 5. Parks and Recreation Director Steve Peterson reported on the soccer coaches and referees clinic at the Arrowhead Lodge on September 15 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM. He also mentioned a flag football program for 3-6 graders and an adult flag football passing only league. 6. A Foundation Trail walk fundraiser will be held on September 8, 2007 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. The funds will be used to improve the Foundation Trail Park on North 8th Street. 7. Paul Millis represented Black River Youth Hockey to discuss alternative methods of construction and ownership of the proposed new Fairgrounds. 8. It was moved by Alderperson Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to adjourn.  Motion carried. William Arndt City Clerk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to approve the Finance Committee report of September 4, 2007.  Motion carried. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The Finance Committee met at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on September 4, 2007 at 6:00 P.M.  Alderpersons Eddy, Rahmlow, Danielson, Olson, and Austin were present. 1. The Wisconsin Department of Administration has estimated the January 1, 2007 population of the City at 3,591, an increase of 24 over the 2006 estimate. 2. It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to approve the August 2007 general fund vouchers in the amount of $556,620.20. Motion carried. 3. It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Austin to approve the July 2007 City Treasurer’s report. Motion carried. 4. It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve the July 2007 revenues report. Motion carried. 5. It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson Danielson to approve the July 2007 expenditures report. Motion carried. 6. It was moved by Alderperson Rahmlow, seconded by Alderperson Olson to adjourn. Motion carried. William Arndt City Clerk ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- OLD BUSINESS City Attorney Dan Diehn reviewed a change to proposed Ordinance #778 requiring every Class B liquor licensee to provide the City Clerk with a detailed statement of the licensee’s hours of operation on a form provided by the City Clerk. A final version exempting non-profit organizations from this requirement will be presented at the next meeting. The ordinance would go into effect July 1, 2008. The Council will consider the 1st reading of the revised ordinance at the October 2, 2007 meeting.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Mayor Hunter appointed the following to the study committee for the City Administrator position:   Randy Eddy        Mark Radcliffe        Carl Holmquist Don Mathews     Chris Fox                Marilyn Reinart Ron Danielson     Eric Chrisinger        Jim Haldeman   -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Mayor Hunter will represent the City on the Joint Review Board regarding proposed Tax Increment District #5. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- It was moved by Alderperson Danielson, seconded by Alderperson Olson to adjourn. Motion carried.   ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- William Arndt,   City Clerk Set as favorite Bookmark Email This Trackback(0) TrackBack URI for this entry Comments (0) Show/Hide comments Write comment Show/Hide comment form This content has been locked. You can no longer post any comment.

 

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