Jefferson City Council - Minutes - 1996

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The Tuesday, June 4, 1996, meeting of the City of Jefferson Common Council was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Brawders. Members present: Ald. Wagner, Ald. Wendorf, Ald. Carnes, Ald. Rogers, Ald. Polk, Ald. Wendt, Ald. Oppermann and Ald. Beyer. Also present was City Administrator Frantz, City Attorney Scheibel, Police Chief Besel and City Engineer Schulz.

Sheila Breitkreutz of 634 E. Racine, indicated her concern related to play ground equipment in Stoppenbach Park. She stated that she believes some of the park equipment was unsafe and that there was not adequate equipment for small children.

Mayor Brawders thanked Ms. Breitkreutz for her concerns and stated that the Park Commission would be touring parks on the next ensuing Tuesday and would review the situation. He further stated that the City's insurance carrier did annually inspect the parks and play ground equipment to ensure its safety.

Mr. Dave Lorbecki, 714 Windsor Terrace, stated that he had been involved in distributing a petition related to the City taking a favorable disposition related to retaining the Rock River Dam. He stated that the Council would be presented with said petition at the next meeting.

Bruce Folbrecht stated that work on the well continues and that other than the well project, the Water & Electric Department is operating on its usual basis.

Ald. Wagner asked if there had been any water complaints on the north side of the City.

Mr. Folbrecht stated that this year there had been no complaints related to said water, and all systems appeared to be in good shape.

Ald. Oppermann asked what the status related to sirens in the City were.

The City Administrator responded that the siren on top of Morgan & Myers had been taken down due to a malfunction related to birds building nests in the siren. He stated that a new sheathing had been built and the new siren would be put up shortly. He stated that another siren had been struck by lightning and that siren was now being repaired and should be back in operation shortly.

The Mayor appointed alternates to committees. The Regulatory Committee Alternate being Ald. Polk. The Museum Board Council Representative being David Carnes, and the Chairperson of the Personnel Committee being Ald. Wagner.

Ald. Wagner introduced Resolution No. 25.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson that the consent agenda for June 4, 1996, is hereby adopted.

Ald. Wagner, seconded by Ald. Rogers moved to approve Resolution No. 25.

The consent agenda for tonight included:

Vouchers Payable for May, 1996, in the amount of $7,882.00 and June, 1996, in the amount of $73,182.51.

General Payroll Summary for May 24, 1996, in the amount of $59,158.50.

Council Minutes of the regular and closed session meetings of May 21, 1996, and Committee of the Whole regular meeting of May 9, 1996, and closed session Committee of the Whole meeting of May 15, 1996.

Licenses as recommended by the Regulatory Committee as follows:

Ald. Oppermann stated that the Closed Session minutes needed to be amended stating that Mr. Ludwig was interviewed and Mr. Pepin second.

The motion to accept the consent agenda with said correction was approved unanimously.

Ald. Wendorf introduced Resolution No. 26.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to disburse $3,425.57 to Brookstone Homes, Inc. for an improper assessment of improvements on property located within the City's Tax Increment Financing District.

Ald. Wendorf, seconded by Ald. Wendt moved to approve Resolution No. 26.

On call of the roll, Ald. Wagner, Ald. Carnes, Ald. Rogers, Ald. Polk, Ald. Wendt, Ald. Oppermann, and Ald. Beyer voted aye. Ald. Wendorf abstained. The motion carried on a 7 to 0 vote with one abstention.

Ald. Polk introduced Resolution No. 27.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to contract with the firm of Graef, Anhalt, Schloemer for engineering services, in the amount of $7,900, related to sanitary sewer extensions and street extensions involving West Puerner Street and an extension of Windsor Terrace.

Ald. Polk, seconded by Ald. Beyer, moved to approve Resolution No. 27.

Ald. Oppermann moved to amend Resolution No. 27 to state that the contract is not to exceed $7,900. Ald. Oppermann, seconded by Ald. Wendt moved to amend Resolution No. 27. The motion carried unanimously.

Ald. Polk, seconded by Ald. Beyer moved to approve amended Resolution No. 27 approving the contract for sanitary sewer engineering services and street improvements on Windsor Terrace/Puerner Street. The motion carried unanimously.

Ald. Wagner, seconded by Ald. Carnes, moved to adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin State Statutes to discuss the Purchase of Public Properties.

On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

Ald. Wagner, seconded by Ald. Beyer, moved to reconvene to open session.

On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

Ald. Wendt introduced Resolution No. 28.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to sell 3.06 acres of property in the South Business Park to W & S Properties at the asking price of $10,000 per acre in accordance with terms and conditions as incorporated into the offer to purchase and land contract to be amortized over a period not to exceed 5 years.

Ald. Wendt, seconded by Ald. Oppermann moved to approve Resolution No. 28.

On call of the roll, the motion carried on a vote of 7 to 0. Ald. Wagner, Ald. Carnes, Ald. Rogers, Ald. Polk, Ald. Wendt, Ald. Oppermann, and Ald. Beyer voted aye and Ald. Wendorf abstained.

Ald. Rogers introduced Resolution No. 29.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson that the City Administrator and the City Attorney are hereby authorized to execute documents and consummate the purchase of approximately 8.79 acres of property from Corolla Slawson Hackbarth in the amount of $125,000 in conjunction with the Puerner Street extension project.

Ald. Rogers, seconded by Ald. Oppermann, moved to approve Resolution No. 29 as presented.

Ald. Wagner stated that he would not be able to support the purchase of this property for the project at this price. Ald. Wendt echoed these comments stating that he could not support this resolution due to the price of the real estate.

Ald. Oppermann stated that he supported said resolution and that cost of the condemnation and adverse possession could well exceed this amount. He stated that the overall purchase of the property was in the community's best interest over the long term, in terms of good transportation planning.

Ald. Beyer stated that she, too, supported this resolution and that this property was necessary for a major public improvement and that the price was in line and that the project will be an asset to the community, plus the City will be able to recoup its costs over time.

After further discussion, roll was then call on Resolution No. 29. On call of the roll, Ald. Wendorf, Ald. Carnes, Ald. Rogers, Ald. Polk, Ald. Oppermann, Ald. Beyer voted aye. Ald. Wendt and Ald. Wagner voted no. The motion carried on a vote of 6 to 2.

The City Administrator reviewed upcoming meetings, including a meeting concerning historic district designation coming up on Thursday. That the space needs study for the municipal complex would have a kick-off meeting on Thursday morning and that the City was now involved in extensive work-related to safety training in compliance with the DILHR safety inspection orders that had been received earlier in May.

Ald. Oppermann asked the City Engineer related to the time frame for blacktopping on Braun Avenue. The City Engineer responded that the August time frame was advisable.

Ald. Rogers requested that the City Administrator establish a joint municipality meeting as it was the City's turn to do so with municipalities in the County. The City Administrator said that this would be accomplished.

Ald. Wendt, seconded by Ald. Beyer moved to adjourn the June 4, 1996, meeting of the City of Jefferson Common Council. The motion carried unanimously.

These minutes of the June 4, 1996, meeting of the Common Council are uncorrected. Any corrections made thereto will be noted in the proceedings at which time the minutes are approved.