Fort Atkinson City Council - Minutes - 2000

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MINUTES OF THE CITY COUNCIL MEETING

FORT ATKINSON, WISCONSIN

JUNE 6, 2000

 

 

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2.  

    A regular meeting of the Fort Atkinson City Council was called to order by President Day at 7:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.

     

  3. ROLL CALL
  4.  

    On call of the roll the following members were present:

     

    Gordon Day Jr.

    Bill Flood

    Bruce Johnston

    Mark Zastrow

     

    Members absent: Loren Gray

     

    Also present were the City Manager, Assistant City Attorney Westrick, City Clerk/Treasurer, City Engineer and Fire Chief.

     

  5. MINUTES
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    (a) APPROVAL OF MAY 16, 2000 REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING.

     

    Cm. Johnston moved to approve the minutes of the May 16, 2000 regular City Council meeting. Motion seconded by Cm. Flood. Motion carried on a voice vote.

     

  7. PUBLIC HEARINGS
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    (a) PUBLIC HEARING ON RENEWAL OF APPLICATIONS FOR INTOXICATING LIQUOR AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES FOR PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2000 THRU JUNE 30, 2001.

     

    President Day announced that anyone wishing to speak on this topic should come forward to the podium, state their name and address and address the Council.

     

    Hearing from no one, President Day closed the public hearing.

     

  9. PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS
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    (a) PRESENTATION OF CERTIFICATES OF APPRECIATION.

    President Day presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Jerry Heiliger who served on the City's Building Board from 1977 to the year 2000.

     

    Mr. Heiliger thanked the Council and his employers for allowing him to serve on this Board.

     

    President Day also announced that the following people also received Certificates of Appreciation:

     

    Helmut Ajango Building Board 1986-2000

    Kalvin Patzer Board of Electrical Examiners 1994-2000

    Barbara Nelson Historical Society Board 1994-2000

    Harvey Taylor Park & Rec Advisory Board 1997-2000

    Luke Walsh Board of Zoning Appeals 1990-2000

     

    President Day thanked all volunteers for their help in the City of Fort Atkinson.

     

    Cm. Flood, seconded by Cm. Johnston moved to accept and file the Certificates of Appreciation. Motion carried on a voice vote.

     

    (b) REQUEST FOR DIRECT ANNEXATION BY DONALD AND LORETTA MARTIN AND JOHN AND LISA BIWER.

     

    Cm. Flood, seconded by Cm. Johnston moved to refer the request for Direct Annexation by Donald & Loretta Martin and John & Lisa Biwer to the Planning Commission. Motion carried on a voice vote.

     

  11. RESOLUTION AND ORDINANCES
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    (a) RESOLUTION REQUESTING JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD TO FINANCIALLY SUPPORT REPAIRS TO THE INDIANFORD DAM.

     

    The following resolution was displayed on the overhead projector at this time:

     

    RESOLUTION NO. 991

     

    RESOLUTION REQUESTING JEFFERSON COUNTY BOARD TO

    FINANCIALLY SUPPORT REPAIRS TO THE INDIANFORD DAM

     

    WHEREAS, the City of Fort Atkinson is about to commit to $1.3 million to development of the downtown area adjacent to the Rock River, and

     

    WHEREAS, private development along the riverbank is estimated at $16 million, and

     

    WHEREAS, the City had conducted a study of the condition of the river wall through downtown, and

     

    WHEREAS, plans and specifications are being prepared for bid letting for river wall repairs, and

     

    WHEREAS, Federal, State, and local monies are being used as all agencies see the importance of maintaining the river wall, and

     

    WHEREAS, the Rock River is a Federal nominee for designation as an American Heritage Riverway, and

     

    WHEREAS, the Rock River is designated as a State Statute Urban Riverway, and

     

    WHEREAS, stewardship funds have been applied for to construct a riverwalk along the banks of the Rock River in downtown, and

     

    WHEREAS, the Fort Atkinson Beautification Council and Chamber of Commerce have gone on record supporting repair of the Dam, and

     

    WHEREAS, a recent University of Wisconsin study estimated that removal of the Dam would reduce the value of the lake property affected by the Dam by more than $23 million, and

     

    WHEREAS, the Wisconsin State Journal on Sunday, April 9, 2000 stated that in their opinion, the solution lies in a cooperative management plan for the Dam, the plan makes sense and the environmental damage that would be caused by removing the Dam outweighs any benefits, and

     

    WHEREAS, Jefferson County is starting to reap the rewards of promoting tourism, and

     

    WHEREAS, if the Dam is removed, the low level of the river and the lake will eliminate or vastly reduce the attractiveness and recreational use of these waterways, and

     

    WHEREAS, a flourishing downtown providing commerce provides additional State and County sales tax.

     

    NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council, representing the citizens of Fort Atkinson, strongly urge the Jefferson County Board to enter into a Section 66.30 Agreement with Rock and Dane Counties to repair and maintain in the future the Indianford Dam, and to budget the Counties prorated share of the costs in their 2001 budget.

     

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Manager of the City of Fort Atkinson submit a copy of said Resolution to all County Board members as well as the County Administrator.

     

    City Manager Wilmet stated that this Resolution No. 991 has been prepared in support of repairing and maintaining the Indianford Dam. The City Manager stated that he believes most of the facts, informational meetings and opinions have been expressed within. The Jefferson County Board will need to act soon on joining a cooperative management plan for the Dam with Rock and Dane Counties. He further stated that based on the City's plan for downtown redevelopment, property tax shifting that would occur, recreational activities and aesthetics, the impact on removing the Dam would be devastating on the City.

     

    Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Johnston moved to adopt Resolution No. 991 and to strongly urge Jefferson County to put monies in the 2001 budget to support the repair and maintenance of the Indianford Dam. The motion further stated that a copy of this resolution should be submitted to all County Board members.

     

    On call of the roll the motion carried unanimously.

     

    (b) RESOLUTION FOR VACATION OF STREET RIGHT-OF-WAY ON THE NORTH END OF GRANT STREET.

     

    At this time the following resolution was displayed on the overhead projector:

     

    RESOLUTION NO. 992

     

    WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Fort Atkinson deems it in the public interest that the public dedicated right-of-way existing between parcels 0514-0414-006 and 0514-0414-104, north of the line that is 13-feet south and parallel to the extension of the north right-of-way line of vacated Cooper Street in the City of Fort Atkinson be and the same is hereby vacated and discontinued pursuant to Section 66.296(2) of the Wisconsin Statutes.

     

    The City hereby reserves to it and its assigns, the right to go upon the aforementioned property for the purpose of maintaining, servicing and repairing a certain sanitary sewer, water main, or storm sewer, that is located on same. The City shall not be responsible for any damage to the aforementioned property while exercising this right.

     

    It is intended that this right be a covenant running with the land.

     

    City Manager Wilmet stated that if the Council passed this resolution this evening, there would be three publications and a public hearing on this vacation held on July 18, 2000.

    Cm. Johnston, seconded by Cm. Zastrow moved to adopt Resolution No. 992 to vacate the street right-of-way on the north end of Grant Street and to set a public hearing for July 18, 2000. On call of the roll the motion carried unanimously.

     

  13. REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES
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    (a) ACCEPTING MINUTES AND REPORTS FROM VARIOUS BOARDS AND COMMITTEES.

     

    Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Flood moved to accept the minutes and reports as follows: minutes of the Airport Committee held May 18, 2000; minutes of Historical Society Board meeting held April 20, 2000; minutes of Building Board meeting held May 22, 2000; minutes of the Planning Commission held May 23, 2000; minutes of Police & Fire Commission meeting held May 25, 2000; and the minutes of the Board of Review meeting held May 23, 2000.

     

    The motion carried on a voice vote.

     

  15. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
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    (a) RECOMMENDATION FROM LICENSE COMMITTEE TO APPROVE RENEWAL OF INTOXICATING LIQUOR AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES FOR THE PERIOD OF JULY 1, 2000 THRU JUNE 30, 2001.

     

    The following list of applicants for Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt

    Beverage Licenses for the period July 1, 2000 thru June 30, 2001 were presented to the Council:

     

    COMBINATION "CLASS B" RETAIL FERMENTED MALT

    BEVERAGE AND INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES

     

    A.D.R. ENTERPRISES 1010 LARSEN RD.

    AMERICAN LEGION POST 166 201 S. WATER ST. E.

    PATRICK J. BEACH 1125 WHITEWATER AVE.

    WARREN H. BIENFANG 28 N. WATER ST. E.

    BRITTAIN CONSTRUCTION, L.L.C. 855 LEXINGTON AVE.

    THE BUGHOUSE INC. 225-227 S. MAIN ST.

    WM. M. CAMPLIN & ALISON C. WELCH 18 S. WATER ST. W.

    D & S VENTURES INC. 200 S. MAIN ST.

    THE FIRESIDE INC. 1131 JANESVILLE AVE.

    FORT SKATE CAPITAL INC. 1245 WHITEWATER AVE.

    JILL KRAUSE-FURSETH 225 S. WATER ST. E.

    JACK C. GARRETT 12 S. WATER ST. E.

    HRC, L.L.C. 90 S. MAIN ST.

    RICHARD D. HALVERSON 29 W. SHERMAN AVE.

    KICKER'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL L.L.C. 1501 JANESVILLE AVE.

    RIVER FRONT FAMILY RESTAURANT L.L.C. 1317 N. HIGH ST.

    SALAMONE'S PIZZA INC. 1245 MADISON AVE.

    DONALD & DONNITA SCHMIDT 219 S. MAIN ST.

    HELEN J. STORK 15 W. SHERMAN AVE.

    YUK & CINDY WONG 120 N. MAIN ST.

     

    "CLASS A" INTOXICATING LIQUOR LICENSES

     

    THE FIRESIDE INC. 1009 JANESVILLE AVE.

    ROGER T. HUMPHREY 201 S. MAIN ST.

    FIESTAS OF WISCONSIN INC. 809 S. MAIN ST.

    PATRICK'S LIQUOR INC. 104 JANESVILLE AVE.

    VOS FOODS INC. 328 WASHINGTON ST.

     

    CLASS "A" FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES

     

    BHUPINDER S. BOPARAI 1012 WHITEWATER AVE.

    FIESTAS OF WISCONSIN INC. 809 S. MAIN ST.

    FRAWLEY OIL CO. INC. 342 WHITEWATER AVE.

    LEONARD B. KALVAITIS 1285 MADISON AVE.

    LIONS QUICK MARTS INC. 1220 JANESVILLE AVE.

    LOEDER OIL CO. INC. 303 S. MAIN ST.

    M.P.D. & ASSOCIATES INC 1504 MADISON AVE.

    PATRICK'S LIQUOR INC. 104 JANESVILLE AVE.

    STOP-N-GO OF MADISON INC. 313 MADISON AVE.

    VOS FOODS INC. 328 WASHINGTON ST.

     

    CLASS "B" FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSES

     

    FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES AERIE #3711 14 E. SHERMAN AVE.

    PH GREEN BAY L.L.C. 7 MADISON AVE.

     

    Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Flood moved to approve the renewal of the Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage licenses for the period of July 1, 2000 thru June 30, 2001. The motion carried on a voice vote.

     

    (b) RECOMMENDATION FROM LICENSE COMMITTEE TO APPROVE TAVERN DANCE HALL LICENSES FOR THE PERIOD JULY 1, 2000 THRU JUNE 30, 2001.

     

    The following list of applicants for Tavern Dance Hall Licenses were presented to the Council:

     

    A.D.R. ENTERPRISES INC. 1010 LARSEN RD.

    PAUL FRANK FLORINE POST 166 201 S. WATER E.

    THE FIRESIDE INC. 1131 JANESVILLE AVE.

    FORT SKATE CAPITOL INC. 1245 WHITEWATER AVE.

    JILL KRAUSE-FURSETH 225 S. WATER E.

    KICKER'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL LLC 1501 JANESVILLE AVE.

    SALAMONE'S PIZZA INC. 1245 MADISON AVE.

     

    Cm. Johnston, seconded by Cm. Zastrow moved to approve the Tavern Dance Hall licenses for the period July 1, 2000 thru June 30, 2001. The motion carried on a voice vote.

     

    (c) REVIEW OF REQUEST FOR ANNEXATION BY JAMES AND JOHN HEDRICK FOR AREA ON THE END OF THE EXTENSION OF HIGHLAND AVENUE.

     

    City Manager Wilmet reported to the Council that after deliberation at the Planning Commission a motion to annex the property with a zoning of R-2 failed on a 3-3 tie vote and a motion to annex the area and zone R-1 also failed on a 3-3 tie vote. The City Manager further reported that the Planning Commission stated that they were interested in seeing a plan developed for the entire area instead of just the four lots in question.

     

    The City Manager stated that the Council had a couple of options. The Council could deny this request; they could accept the request for annexation with a zoning recommendation or they could send this request back to the Planning Commission for further discussion.

     

    Cm. Flood, seconded by Cm. Johnston, moved to accept the request for annexation by James & John Hedrick for the area on the end of the extension of Highland Avenue with a zoning of R-1 and Ward 7 with a public hearing to be held at the next City Council meeting.

     

    Cm. Johnston stated that he felt there was a natural boundary here to accept these lots without the rest of the area because the utilities could only extend to these lots and not the rest of the area for possibly many years.

     

    The motion carried on a voice vote.

     

    (d) RECOMMENDATION FROM PLANNING COMMISSION TO DENY THE REZONING REQUEST ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE EXTENSION OF HIGHLAND AVENUE EAST OF SOUTH MAIN STREET FROM R-1 TO R-2.

     

    Cm. Flood, seconded by Cm. Johnston moved to reject the rezoning request on the north side of the extension of Highland Avenue east of South Main Street from R-1 to R-2. The motion carried on a voice vote.

     

    (e) REVIEW AND APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR DESIGN CONCEPTS FOR SHERMAN AVENUE PROJECT (2005).

     

    City Manager Wilmet stated that before the Council this evening was a Memorandum of Understanding for the Sherman Avenue Project that is scheduled for construction in 2005. The memorandum covers the design concepts of the project, i.e. project length, roadway width, location of parking, sidewalks, property acquisition, traffic signals, landscaping, etc. The memorandum does contain cost estimates for the two design options, but does not commit the City to any cost sharing at this time. That will be handled with the project agreement at a later date.

     

    Cm. Johnston, seconded by Cm. Zastrow moved to approve the Memorandum of Understanding for design concepts for Sherman Avenue Project (2005) and to authorize the appropriate City Officials to sign the document. On call of the roll the motion carried unanimously.

     

    (f) REVIEW AND APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR RIVER WALL STABILIZATION PROJECT.

     

    Mr. Bob Gundlach of Earth Tech Inc. addressed the Council to state that when the contract for the plans and specifications for the river wall stabilization project were put together, it was assumed that information contained in the study report would be sufficient to base the plans on. There was no time or money included to address any storm drainage issues. Once the field investigations began, it became apparent that additional field survey was needed to more accurately locate the surface and underground and to address drainage issues along the river wall. He further stated that the attached change order addresses the additional time required to survey and plot this information.

     

    The City Manager stated that in addition it also has time included for developing the easement descriptions for the temporary easements needed. The total dollar amount is $5,130 on an initial contract amount of $21,798.

     

    Cm. Flood, seconded by Cm. Zastrow moved to accept and approve Change Order No. 1 for the river wall stabilization project. On call of the roll the motion carried unanimously.

     

  17. NEW BUSINESS
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    (a) REVIEW AND AWARD BIDS FOR 2000 STREET PROGRAM.

     

    Cm. Johnston, seconded by Cm. Zastrow moved to approve B.R. Amon & Sons bid for the 2000 Street Program in an amount not to exceed $203,576.56. On call of the roll the motion carried unanimously.

     

    (b) REVIEW AND APPROVE BIDS FOR BORROWING $1.3 MILLION.

     

    The following resolution was displayed on the overhead projector at this time:

     

    RESOLUTION NO. 993

     

    WHEREAS, the City of Fort Atkinson, Jefferson County, Wisconsin (hereinafter called the "City"), is presently in need of funds aggregating $1,300,000 for public purposes including:

     

    DOWNTOWN T.I.F. 7 REDEVELOPMENT COSTS:

     

    1. Property acquisition $ 700,000.

    2. Administration/planning 50,000.

    3. Construction projects 550,000.

     

    TOTAL $1,300,000.

    and;

     

    WHEREAS, the Council deems it necessary and in the best interest of the City that, pursuant to the provisions of Section 67.12(12), Wisconsin Statutes, the sum of One Million Three Hundred Thousand Dollars ($1,300,000.) be borrowed for such purposes upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth:

     

    NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that for the purposes hereinabove set forth the City, by its City Manager), and Clerk, pursuant to Section 67.12(12), Wisconsin Statutes, borrow from Premier Bank-Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin (hereinafter called the "Lender"), the sum of $1,300,000. and, to evidence such indebtedness, said City Manager and City Clerk shall make, execute and deliver to the Lender for and on behalf of the City the promissory note of the City to be dated June 8, 2000, in said principal amount with interest at the rate of five and seventy-four hundredths per cent (5.74%) per annum and payable as follows:

     

    PAYMENT PRINCIPAL INTEREST TOTAL PRINCIPAL &

    DATES AMOUNT DUE DUE INTEREST DUE

     

    June 8, 2001 - 0 - $74,620.00 $ 74,620.00

    June 8, 2002 - 0 - 74,620.00 74,620.00

    Dec. 31, 2002 $1,300,000.00 42,114.30 1,342.114.30

     

    Said interest to be payable on the dates set forth above on the outstanding principal balance, with full prepayment privileges, on any principal or interest payment date on or after June 2000, a copy of which note shall be attached hereto.

     

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there be, and there hereby is, levied on all the taxable property of the City, a direct annual irrepealable tax sufficient in amount to pay the principal and interest on said note as the same becomes due and payable, said tax to be in the following minimum amounts:

     

    AMOUNT OF TAX TO MEET NOTE PAYMENTS YEAR OF LEVY

    (Principal and Interest) DUE ON (Must be in year(s) prior to due date)

     

    $ 74,620.00 June 8, 2001 For the year 2000

    $ 74,620.00 June 8, 2002 For the year 2001

    1,342,114.30 Dec. 31, 2002 For the year 2001

     

    If at any time there shall be on hand insufficient funds from the aforesaid tax levy to meet principal and/or interest payments on said note when due, the requisite amount shall be paid from other funds of the City then available, which sums shall be replaced upon the collection of the taxes herein levied.

     

    In the event that the City exercises its prepayment privilege, if any, then no such direct annual tax shall be included on the tax rolls for the prepayments made and the amount of direct annual tax hereinabove levied shall be reduced accordingly for the year or years with respect to which said note was prepaid.

     

    In each of said levy years, the direct annual tax so levied shall be carried into the tax rolls each year and shall be collected in the same manner and at the same time as other taxes of the City for such years are collected, provided, that the amount of tax carried into the tax roll may be reduced in any year by the amount of any surplus in the debt service account for the note. So long as any part of the principal of, or interest on, said note remains unpaid, the proceeds of said tax shall be segregated in a special fund used solely for the payment of the principal of, and interest on, said note.

     

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that there be and there hereby is established in the treasury of the City, if one has not already been established, a debt service fund, separate and distinct from every other fund, which shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. Sinking funds established for obligations previously issued by the City may be considered as separate and distinct accounts within the debt service fund. Within the debt service fund, there be and there hereby is established a separate and distinct account designated as the "Debt Service Account for Promissory Note dated June 8, 2000", which account shall be used solely for the purpose of paying principal of and interest on said note. There shall be deposited in said account any accrued interest paid on said note at the time it is delivered to the Lender, all money raised by taxation or appropriated pursuant hereto, and such other sums as may be necessary to pay principal and interest on said note when the same shall become due.

     

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the proceeds of said note shall be used solely for the purposes for which it is issued, but may be temporarily invested until needed in legal investments, provided that no such investment shall be in such a manner as would cause said note to be an "arbitrage bond" within the meaning of Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, or the Regulations of the Commissioner of Internal Revenue thereunder, and an officer of the City, charged with the responsibility for issuing the note, shall certify by use of an arbitrage certificate that, on the basis of the facts, estimates and circumstances in existence on the date of the delivery of the note, it is not expected that the proceeds will be used in a manner that would cause said note to be an "arbitrage bond."

     

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the projects financed by the note and their ownership, management and use will not cause the note to be a "private activity bond" within the meaning of Section 141 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, and that the City shall comply with the provisions of the Code to the extent necessary to maintain the tax-exempt status of the interest on the note.

     

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City Clerk shall keep records for the registration and for the transfer of the note. The person in whose name the note shall be registered shall be deemed and regarded as the absolute owner thereof for all purposes and payment of either principal or interest on the note shall be made only to the registered owner thereof. All such payments shall be valid and effectual to satisfy and discharge the liability upon such note to the extent of the sum or sums so paid. The note may be transferred by the registered owner thereof by presentation of the note at the office of the City Clerk, duly endorsed for the transfer or accompanied by an assignment duly executed by the registered owner or his legal representative duly authorized in writing. Upon such presentation the note Shall be transferred by appropriate entry in the registration records and a similar notation, including date of registration, name of new registered owner and signature of the City Clerk, shall be made on such note.

     

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the note is hereby designated as a "qualified tax-exempt obligation" for purposes of Section 265 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, relating to the ability of financial institutions to deduct from income for federal income tax purposes, interest expense that is allocable to carrying and acquiring tax-exempt obligations.

     

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the City officials are hereby authorized and directed, so long as said note is outstanding, to deliver to the Lender any audit statement or other financial information the Lender may reasonably request and to discuss its affairs and finances with the Lender.

     

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said note shall be delivered to the Lender on or after the date of said note, upon receipt of the total principal amount of the loan evidenced thereby, plus accrued interest, if any, to date of delivery, provided that, if this is a refinancing, the refunding note shall be immediately exchanged for the note being refinanced.

     

    City Manager Wilmet stated that quotations were received on June 1, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. on the borrowing of $1.3 million under Section 67.12(12) of the Wisconsin State Statutes for the City's share of the downtown TIF 7 redevelopment costs. The terms of the loan are no prepayment penalty with interest paid annually. The borrowing will be a promissory note with a maturity date of December 31, 2002. The City Manager further stated he anticipated issuing long term debt to cover this note and the one upcoming for the industrial park in the late 2002 or early 2003.

     

    Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Flood moved to accept the bid from Premier Bank on the borrowing of $1.3 million and to adopt Resolution No. 993 for the borrowing of $1.3 million from Premier Bank. On call of the roll the motion carried unanimously.

     

    (c) REQUEST APPROVAL TO BEGIN FUND RAISER FOR THE PURCHASE OF 10 AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATORS.

     

    Fire Chief Tom Emrick addressed the Council and stated that the purpose of this request is to gain approval for a fund raising effort to purchase ten automated external defibrillators for the City of Fort Atkinson. He stated that the City has been presented with the opportunity to purchase this lifesaving device at a reduced cost and at matching dollars through the Fort Atkinson Memorial Health Service Foundation. The total price of this project would be $30,000 with $15,000 being provided for by the Hospital Foundation, leaving $15,000 to be raised by the community. These units would be made available to the City departments on signing a commitment with the Hospital Foundation. He further stated that it would be recommended that five of the defibrillators be placed in the Police Department squad cars, one in the new Police Department, two in the Fire Department first response units, and one in the Municipal Building and one located in the Senior Center.

     

    After discussion, Cm. Flood, seconded by Cm. Zastrow moved to approve the purchase of ten automated external defibrillators and authorize the Fire Chief to begin a fund raiser for their purchase and authorize the proper City officials to sign any required documents. On call of the roll the motion carried unanimously.

     

    (d) REQUEST FOR COUNCIL SUPPORT FOR CITY CLERK TO SEEK RE-ELECTION FOR SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT OF THE WISCONSIN MUNICIPAL CLERKS ASSOCIATION.

     

    Cm. Johnston, seconded by Cm. Zastrow moved to support the City Clerk to seek re-election for Second Vice-President of the Wisconsin Municipal Clerks Association. The motion carried on a voice vote.

     

    (e) REVIEW AND APPROVE BIDS FOR TELEPHONE/DATA CABLING FOR NEW POLICE STATION.

     

    Cm. Flood, seconded by Cm. Johnston moved to approve the bid from Carroll Electric for $18,535 for telephone/data cabling for the new Police Station. On call of the roll the motion carried unanimously.

     

    Cm. Flood suggested that staff set up a working meeting of the Council to take a tour of the new Police Station while in progress.

     

  19. MISCELLANEOUS
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    (a) GRANTING OPERATOR LICENSES.

     

    Following a report that the applications had been reviewed and approved for accuracy by the Police Department upon the motion of Cm. Flood, seconded by Cm. Zastrow, the following operator licenses were granted:

     

    PROVISIONALS: Peggy S. Sorenson

    Connie L. Riedel

    Matthew J. Stroede

    Bambi T. Andrus

     

    REGULARS: Colleen S. Black

    Daniel D. Brunk

    Shalon L. Lind

    Todd W. Brom

    Nicole M. Sage

    Thomas H. Gross

     

    The motion carried on a voice vote.

     

    (b) REQUEST TO BLOCK OFF HILLCREST DRIVE BETWEEN MONROE AND ROBERT STREETS ON JULY 1, 2000 FOR A BLOCK PARTY.

     

    Cm. Flood, seconded by Cm. Zastrow moved to approve the request to block off Hillcrest Drive between Monroe and Robert Streets on July 1, 2000 for a block party. The motion carried on a voice vote.

     

    (c) REQUEST TO SET PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING DATE.

     

    After some discussion, the City Manager was directed to check on some dates and get back to the Council.

     

    (d) REQUEST TO SET ORDINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING DATE.

     

    Cm. Flood and Cm. Day agreed to a meeting date of June 26, 2000 at 4:00 p.m.

     

  21. CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS
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    (a) VERIFIED CLAIMS.

     

    The following is a list of bills to be approved by the Council.

     

    CITY, SEWER, WATER

     

    AGA Gas Inc Cylinder rent, oxygen $ 182.45

    A T & T Long distance service 272.39

    Abendroth Water Conditioning Softener rent #5 of 12 15.00

    Ace Hardware Supplies, posts, handset, drill 1,246.10

    Diane B. Acosta Interpretor service 25.00

    Aearo Safety Co Yandry-safety glasses 144.00

    Peggy Alexander Overpaid final water bill 106.96

    All Channel Electronics Inc Alarm service 7/0/00-6/30/01 197.00

    Ameritech Services, modem/fax, wire rent, diggers, etc 2,010.09

    Armstrong Heating & Cooling Maintenance on A/C, repair work 248.00

    Arrowhead Testers Test & repair backflow preventers 153.00

    Associated Appraisal Assessing contract service, postage, supplies 1,796.95

    Auto Fitness Collision Fix & buff door on #74 96.00

    Badger Uniforms Miscellaneous clothing 66.05

    Jean Badura Mileage to PSC conference 25.35

    Beacon Ballfields Yellow fence-caps, ties 503.52

    Best Test Auto Electric Repair starter #66 28.00

    Samantha J. Bevan Subpoena fee 5.00

    Blackhawk Technical College 4 registrations for testing 160.00

    Blue Cross & Blue Shield Monthly dental premium 4,597.58

    Bowman Distribution Fasteners, connectors 153.18

    Bruce Municipal Equipment Inc Broom motor #42 600.91

    Bumper to Bumper-Ft Atkinson Supplies & auto parts, radiator, wiper motor 1,547.80

    C B & K Supply Plumbing supplies, 2 vac breakers, 512.74

    C&M Hydraulic Tool Supply Inc Parts-cement saw 48.94

    Hector Campos One pr overalls 26.99

    Capital City Int'l Inc Parts, muffler 193.67

    CarteGraph Systems Inc Waterview software & 1 yr tech support 2,500.00

    Carol Cartwright Speaker fee from 5/16/00 50.00

    Chamber of Commerce 1st quarter room tax allotment 6,395.93

    Paul Christensen CSWEA Seminar-lodging 349.65

    Cinderella/Shep's Cleaning Clean/buff gym floor, liners, delimer, clean floors 712.96

    City of Fort Atkinson Sewer & water invoice paybacks 1,395.45

    City of Fort Atkinson Reimbursement-Shah develp. street & sewer 19,607.00

    Computer Networks Inc Internet service, install card, software 420.95

    Creeko Creations Letterhead & envelopes 108.60

    Crescent Electric Supply 10 fluorescent bulbs 128.20

    Daily Jefferson County Union Balance due dispatcher ad 67.20

    Data Financial Business Service Maintenance service agreement 5/1/00-4/30/01 289.50

    Datamark Inc Balance due bulk mailing 737.74

    Davis & Kuelthau S.C. Professional services-phosphorous study 1,221.54

    DeLage Landen Financial Service Copier rent, late fee from previous billing 192.63

    Deluxe Distributors 2-50# deo granules 331.14

    Dictaphone Replace power supply at PD 1,500.30

    Dorner Company Expansion joints $ 227.37

    Duke's Sales & Service Inc Foam treatment-sanitary sewer 3,717.76

    Edgerton Gear Inc Gear 212.00

    Faith Elford Mileage reimbursements 107.90

    Ellis Mfg Co Idler wheel & parts 211.90

    Felton Electric Inc Repair Sr. Center TV 30.00

    Zachary Filenius Subpoena fee 5.00

    Five Alarm & Safety Equipment Litebox, battery, firecoats & pants, markers 4,618.43

    Flag Center Inc 1 - 4x6 U.S. flag 61.94

    Ft Atkinson Glass/Mirror Inc Install 2 door windows, fix/clean Blazier windows 478.00

    Ft Atkinson Historical Society Monthly donation 2,060.00

    Ft Atkinson Memorial Health Service Bal. due on C. Guillermo, 7 blood alcohol tests 236.11

    Ft Auto Supply Oil filters, battery, shop towels, parts, supplies 603.68

    Ft Quick Cleaners & Laundry Uniform cleaning-S & J Hottman, K Johnson 27.35

    Ft Sew-N-Vac Center Vacuum bags - Museum 28.60

    Frank Bros Inc 8.24 tons asphalt 230.72

    G.F.C. Leasing Lease payment #6 for 2000 448.61

    Jerome Ellis Goodrich Refund for citation M913452 23.60

    Gordon Flesch Co Inc Copier lease, copies over run 89.33

    Gordon's Tech Sales Inc Tire supplies 48.65

    WW Grainger Inc 4 timer modules, 2 ceiling exhaust-Jones Pk 771.89

    Green Thumb Inc J. Kidder-Green Thumb program 250.00

    HFI Hydraulic hose & fittings 138.58

    H & H Fire Protection Safety glasses-Pallan, Rice; safety vests, lens kit 202.35

    Hanley Co Inc Miscellaneous parts-mower 1,149.39

    Marlin Hartwig Refund recycle bin cost 6.00

    Hausz Bros Inc Road rock, stone, equipment rent 11,878.44

    Hawkins Chemical Miscellaneous chemicals 1,571.53

    Highsmith Inc 2 name plates 6.60

    Hoffman Chemical & Supply Co Bleach, floor pads 94.11

    Home Lumber Company Redwood 57.55

    Humane Society Jefferson Co May stray animal pick up 1,410.94

    IAEI Membership dues - B. Juarez 60.00

    ICISF 1 yr membership-L Weyerstrass 35.00

    Ikon Office Solutions Clerk's fax maintenance agreement 366.24

    JMK Sales Co Bathroom door for Rock River Park shelter 715.00

    Jefferson Co County Clerk Monthly dog license fees -109- 419.75

    Jefferson Co Health Dept Vaccinate-Bennett, Krahn, Heesacker 165.00

    Jefferson Co Land & Water WWTP survey costs 287.20

    Jefferson Co Treasurer Jail assessments 850.00

    Kenneth B Johnson WITC training-meals 44.50

    KB Sharpening Service Inc Sharpen tree saw, sharpen chipper knives 47.00

    K-Mart #9543 Trees, soda, paper toweling 167.79

    The Kasper's Store V-belts 64.51

    Adolph Kiefer Lanyards & whistles 131.40

    Lake Mills Blacktop Inc 33.78 tons asphalt 859.64

    Lakewoods Resort & Lodge K Johnson-training lodging 104.00

    John F. Lampert Health insurance reimbursement 360.06

    Scott L Lastusky May car allowance 85.00

    Lawson Products Inc Lubricant, 6 blades $ 305.22

    League of WI Municipalities 2 Fire Commission handbooks, Elford-regist. 95.00

    Lincoln Contractors Supply Inc Asphalt saw blade 417.06

    Madison Recharging Service Inc Antenna 41.18

    Madison Spring Co Leaf springs #13 196.29

    Vernon Magsamen 138 hrs pool work, gallon protect-all 3,246.25

    The Mead Inn Training lodging -T Schulz 140.00

    MicroAstron Time Gold Lite windows program PD 174.99

    Mid State East Inc Mower parts 40.25

    Mid-State Power Equip. Inc Rent scaffolding 288.00

    Sheldon R. Mielke WERA conference expenses, banquet ticket 390.68

    Miller/Bradford/Risberg Inc Repairs to backhoe 39; hose assembly 1,567.88

    Milwaukee Lead Works Screws, ck valves, gaskets, 21 meterhorns, etc 934.33

    Milwaukee Sporting Goods Whistles 69.68

    Monroe Truck Equipment Inc Weatherguard pack rat 637.50

    Moore Sports Nachtigal-shoes, Sheehan-shorts, shirts, caps 298.00

    Municipal Software Inc Expenses -on site training 116.65

    NCL of WI Inc Lab supplies 825.40

    Nasco Tags, coffee maker, flag, wheel, marking paint 215.72

    Nat'l Interagency Fire Center Reference materials 65.11

    Becky Nelson Flowers 24.05

    Northern Tool & Equipment 36 pr pigskin gloves 155.15

    Ray O'Herron Co Inc Uniform allow-Krueger mag holder 30.90

    Opportunities Inc Permits, receipt books, 2-part forms, paper 589.20

    P.S. Plus 3 pc rainsuit B Juarez 29.45

    Palos Sports Prof chest protector 25.95

    Park Plaza Paper Valley Hotel Gilbert-Justice Dept training 52.00

    Pepsi-Cola Co Soda & cups 696.62

    Per-Mar Security Services Service call-Museum 114.00

    Pete's Portable Toilets Portable toilet rent 5/1-5/31 129.50

    Earl Peterson 29 hr electrical inspection May 725.00

    Postmaster Postage on A zone bills 378.72

    Precision Alignment Service Tire repairs, oil changes-squads 116.50

    Premier Bank Fed withholding, soc security, medicare 35,549.19

    Procal Services/Raymond Winden Repair gas detector 426.50

    Professional Equipment & Supply Uniform allow-Lewicki 2 shirts 69.90

    RAK Industries 8 shovels 240.60

    R & R Insurance Services Inc Paid on call accident insurance 515.80

    Radio Shack Radio, parts #28 67.97

    Brad Ragan Inc Tires, rims, mounting, mower tire 1,076.84

    Reinders Inc Misc power parts, 72" mower/cab/trade-in 17,109.84

    Rennert's Fire Equipment Replace valve on #101 491.30

    Christopher Rogers Monthly office expense 300.00

    St Coletta Greenhouse Flowers 834.00

    Salamone's Inc Pool training meeting 45.25

    Schenk-Huegel Co Uniform allow-S Ebert shirts 77.00

    Schneider Printing Inc Miscellaneous license blanks 30.80

    Schultz-Bernstein & Assoc Install printer, training 600.00

    Schwaab Inc Address request stamper 15.95

    ShopKo Store #51 Miscellaneous supplies, flowers $ 250.29

    Simonson Mobil Station 1 case oil, grease 22.62

    Simonson Oil Co 226 gal unleaded gas, 34 gal diesel off-road 2,947.13

    W.M. Smith & Associates Inc Pool chemicals 137.50

    Snap On Tools Corp Drill bits 30.50

    Stanard & Associates Inc Dispatch test & materials 257.50

    State Electrical Supply Inc Wires, wall plates, fixture-Rock River Park 362.53

    State of Wisconsin Penalty assessments 2,167.31

    Streichers Pistols, mag, computer tool, belt 1,140.75

    Strohbusch Ben Franklin Crafts Custom framing 16.50

    Superior Services Solid waste pickup, recycling, toter 40,904.13

    Superior Signals Inc Strobe lite, lite bar #28 464.72

    Thorstad Chevrolet Pump kit #80, part #14 221.75

    Tracy & Sons Inc Pump scum wells 160.00

    Traffic & Parking Control Co Suction tubes, signs, 225 gal white paint 1,659.11

    Tri/Environmental Inc Moisture & air analysis 109.50

    Trier's Concession Services Concession supplies 1,760.60

    TruGreen Chemlawn Fertilize lawn 642.00

    United Building Center Treated lumber-Bark River Park 684.80

    UEMSI Hose, saw blades 845.50

    US Filter Corp Deionizer 156.82

    UW-Green Bay Wilmet & Elford registrations August 16 170.00

    UW-Whitewater Young Auditorium Facility rent-dance recital 1,244.85

    United Parcel Service Parcel pickup service 127.12

    VWR Scientific Gloves 134.11

    Virchow Krause & Co LLP Final - 1999 audit 1,540.00

    W.E.F. TEC 2000 Sherman-conference regist. 495.00

    WMCA Membership dues-Elford 40.00

    Wall Street Journal Subscription for 1 year 175.00

    Water Department Water, invoice on irrigation hook-up 649.29

    Water Environment Federation Publications, R. Sherman-dues 214.00

    Watertech of America Inc Polymer 3,594.15

    Werner Electric Supply 3 fixtures 133.65

    John E Wilmet Vehicle allowance 100.00

    WI Correctional Center System Inmate labor assistance 345.00

    WI Dept of Commerce Juarez & Smith - certifications 135.00

    WI Dept Health/Family Services Pool & concession license renewals 408.00

    WI Dept of Justice April-June 2000 time access 258.00

    WI Dept of Justice/Crime One record check 5.00

    WI Dept of Revenue State withholding tax 8,211.00

    WI Electric Power Co Electricity, natural gas 26,239.36

    WI Municipal Clerk's Conference WMCA conference meals & 1 regist. 125.00

    WI Retirement System Retirement costs 31,126.63

    WI State Fire Chief's Assoc Inc Conf regist-Emrick, Gerondale, Lawrence 310.00

    LIBRARY ACCOUNTS

    A T & T Phone services $ 4.59

    Ameritech Phone services 79.45

    American Library Assoc Supplies 41.00

    Baker & Taylor Books 3,141.37

    Baker & Taylor Entertainment AV $ 66.46

    Barth True Value Maintenance 72.13

    Blackstone Audiobooks AV 6.00

    Chicago Periodicals 45.00

    Chivers North America AV 6.50

    Cloute Window/Wall Washing Maintenance 24.00

    Columbia House Video Club AV 82.81

    Concepts Unlimited Supplies 367.00

    Cycle World Periodicals 55.94

    Dartek Computer Supply Supplies 78.12

    DEMCO Inc Supplies 201.04

    Doubleday Book Club Books 32.70

    Doubleday Large Print Books 70.25

    Down to Earth Services Maintenance 275.00

    Dwight Foster Public Library Petty cash 87.90

    Early American Homes Periodicals 37.94

    Express Video Clinic AV 31.72

    Fine Homebuilding Periodicals 89.00

    Ft Atkinson Sentry Supplies 20.83

    Gale Group Books 680.66

    Global Computer Supplies Supplies 9.38

    Gooseberry Patch Co Books 242.18

    Grolier Publishing Co Inc Books 133.54

    H & H Fire Protection Maintenance 42.40

    Harper's Bazaar Periodicals 37.97

    Hunter & Associates Books 40.10

    In Capable Hands SRP 195.00

    Investor's Business Daily Periodicals 197.00

    J & A Handy-Crafts Inc SRP 135.37

    Jonas Office Products LTD Office supplies 290.98

    Kent Adhesive Products Co Supplies 153.26

    LMA Techwork Info sources/services 876.25

    Landmark Audiobooks AV 273.20

    Leadership Directories Inc Books 305.00

    Meredith Books Books 14.98

    Micro Marketing LLC AV 29.30

    Midwest Tape AV 224.26

    Model Railroader Periodicals 101.60

    Opportunities Inc SRP 194.40

    Oxmoor House Books 34.91

    Positive Promotions SRP 147.15

    Postmaster Postage 231.00

    Really Good Stuff Inc SRP 127.10

    Recorded Books AV 351.55

    Renovation Style Periodicals 14.95

    Resource Data Systems Supplies 14.00

    Research Technology Int'l Equipment repair/replace 335.00

    ShopKo SRP, supplies 149.78

    Univ of Illinois Press Periodicals 60.00

    Upstart Supplies $ 48.80

    Walking Magazine Periodicals 14.95

    June Wandrey Books 23.00

    Carolyn Weh Cont. Ed 57.53

    Wheeler Publishing Inc Books 104.35

    WI Electric Power Co Electricity, natural gas 121.15

     

    TOTAL CITY ACCOUNTS $ 249,287.31

    TOTAL SEWER ACCOUNTS 34,438.49

    TOTAL WATER ACCOUNTS 15,284.25

     

    CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND

     

    BJ Electric Supply Inc Electrical supplies - new PD $ 1,950.00

    CB & K Supply PD share-vibrabsorber & setter, service chg 22.02

    Endres Mfg Partial contract payment 10,000.00

    Evans Industrial Comm Inc Base stations & installation 10,087.27

    Mid-States Concrete Products Beams, materials for new PD 15,800.00

    Schultz-Bernstein & Assoc Consult-cabling for new PD 300.00

    Werner Electric Supply 2 power supplies-new PD, service chg 537.95

    Westra Construction Inc Contract payment 223,920.00

    Wingra Redi Mix Inc Concrete - new PD 4,922.00

    WI Electric Power Co Electricity for construction trailer 184.02

     

    TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS $ 267,723.26

    DOWNTOWN TIF #7

     

    Earth Tech Professional fees - river wall $ 1,977.75

     

    Cm. Johnston, seconded by Cm. Zastrow moved to approve the bills in the amount of $249,287.31for the City; $267,723.26 for the Capital Projects Fund; $1,977.75 for the Downtown Development TIF 7 Fund; $34,438.49 for the Sewer Utility, and $15,284.25 for the Water Utility as per Schedule L-77 on file in the office of the City Clerk/Treasurer and as audited and approved by the Finance Committee be allowed and orders be authorized drawn on the proper funds for their payment. On call of the roll the motion carried unanimously.

     

  23. ADJOURNMENT

 

Cm. Flood, seconded by Cm. Johnston moved to adjourn the June 6, 2000 regular City of Fort Atkinson Council meeting at 9:04 p.m. The motion carried unanimously.

 

CITY CLERK

APPROVED:

 

 

PRESIDENT OF THE COUNCIL