Jefferson City Council - Minutes - 1996

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The Tuesday, December 17, 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 Schornack, City Attorney Scheibel, Police Chief Besel, City Engineer Ludwig and Administrative Assistant Sellnow.

Ald. Wagner, seconded by Ald. Wendorf moved to approve the following mayoral appointments of election workers:

Irene Akin Lloyd Albrecht Eva Anderson

Marge Ashburn Gretchen Bayorgeon Wilson F Beebe

Lois Dabareiner Charlie Dahl Cindy Didion

Dee Dixon Harvey Dooge Jean Dooge

Loretta Fuchs Dolores Gerhardt Robert Gerhardt

Maryann Gleisner Ruth Gourlie Dorothy Hoffman

Grace Huebner Harriet Johnson Ardes Klug

Gail Krek Lois LaDien Donna Lane

Patti Lorbecki Fawn Metzger Carol Morgan

Clara Mundschau Laura Neverman Bonnie Noonan

Mona Olsen Joann Provenzano Margaret Torgerson

Elaine Wenzel

The motion carried on a voice vote.

Ald. Wagner introduced Resolution No. 126.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson that the consent agenda for December 17, 1996, is hereby adopted.

The consent agenda for tonight includes:

• Vouchers Payable for November and December, 1996, in the amounts of $24,109.16 and $195,498.88 respectively.
• General Payroll Summary December 6, 1996 in the amount of $63,860.97.
• Council Minutes for the regular and closed session meetings of December 3, 1996.
• Licenses as recommended by the Regulatory Committee.
  Combination Class B License from Meadow Springs Golf Club, Inc. to Madison Golf Development Group, LLC, Jeanne Whitish, AGENT, 424 South Sanborn Avenue, Jefferson, WI 53549 from January 1, 1997 through June 30, 1997.

Ald. Wagner, seconded by Ald. Rogers moved to approve Resolution No. 126.

On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

Ald. Polk introduced Ordinance #25-96 for its second reading.

An ordinance to Repeal and Recreate Section 13.05 and to Repeal and Recreate Section 13.23(1) and (3) and to Repeal Section 13.23(3)(b) of the Municipal Code of the City of Jefferson Related to Collection of Delinquent Utilities.

The Common Council of the City of Jefferson, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows:

Section 1. Section 13.23(3)(b) is hereby repealed.

Section 2. ELECTRIC shall be repealed as a subheading of the following amendment.

Section 3. Section 13.05 of the Municipal Code of the City of Jefferson, Wisconsin, is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows:

Section 4. Section 13.23(1) of the Municipal Code of the City of Jefferson, Wisconsin, is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows:

23. BILLING PRACTICE. (1) BILLING PERIOD. Fixed and variable charges for all customers shall be billed on a monthly basis.

Section 5. Section 13.23(3) of the Municipal Code of the City of Jefferson, Wisconsin, is hereby repealed and recreated to read as follows:

Section 6. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force after passage and publication as provided by law.

Ald. Polk, seconded by Ald. Oppermann moved to approve Proposed Ordinance #25-96.

On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

Ald. Beyer introduced Ordinance #26-96 for its first reading.

An ordinance to amend Section 9.18 of the Municipal Code of the City of Jefferson related to the prohibition of littering.

The Common Council of the City of Jefferson, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows:

Section 1. Section 9.18 of the Municipal Code of the City of Jefferson is hereby amended as follows:

Section 2. Section 9.18 LITTERING PROHIBITED. No person shall throw or otherwise place any glass, rubbish, garbage, cut brush or vegetation, waste or filth upon the streets, alleys, highways, public parks or other property of the City, or upon any private property not owned by him or upon the surface of any body of water within the City. This subsection shall not apply to garbage or other refuse placed within the street right-of-way or in any alley in containers as required elsewhere in this Municipal Code for the purpose of regular garbage collection, so long as such containers are not placed within the traveled portion of the street or alley.

Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force upon passage and publication as provided by law.

This is a first reading.

Ald. Rogers introduced Ordinance #27-96 for its first reading.

An Ordinance to Amend Section 7.03(2)( c) of the Municipal Traffic Code Related to Two Hour Parking Zones.

The Common Council of the City of Jefferson do ordain as follows:

Section 1. Section 7.03(2)( c)1. is hereby amended to add the following to the Two Hour Parking Zone:

West Linden Drive, south side, from the west right-of-way of South Main Street west 202 feet.

Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and publication as required by law.

This is a first reading.

Ald. Wendt introduced Ordinance #28-96 for its first reading.

An ordinance to amend Section 17.04 (1) of the Municipal Code of the City of Jefferson related to rezoning.

The Common Council of the City of Jefferson, Wisconsin, do ordain as follows:

Section 1. Section 17.04(1) of the zoning map, City of Jefferson, Wisconsin, which is herein made a part, is amended to change district boundaries by deleting the following area from the Single Family (R-1) District and adding said property to the Limited Industry (ML) District:

Section 2. This ordinance shall take effect and be in full force after passage and publication as provided by law and notification and attestation of the district boundary changes incorporated herein the zoning map, City of Jefferson.

This is a first reading.

Ald. Carnes introduced Resolution No. 127.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the attached purchase agreement and related documents by and between the County of Jefferson and the City of Jefferson in the amount of $34,380 for land associated with the construction of West Puerner Street.

Ald. Carnes, seconded by Ald. Oppermann moved to approve Resolution No. 127.

Ald. Beyer commended the City Administrator and the City Engineer for their efforts negotiating this agreement with the County.

Roll was then called on Resolution No. 127. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

Resolution No. 128 was removed from the agenda.

Ald. Oppermann introduced Resolution No. 129.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to purchase one 1997 Ford Crown Victoria police squad vehicle from Capitol Ford, Madison, Wisconsin, in an amount not to exceed $18,802.00.

Ald. Oppermann, seconded by Ald. Wendt moved to approve Resolution No. 129.

Chief Besel explained to the Council that he sent out seven bid requests, however, only two bids were returned. Capitol Ford was the lowest bid at $18,802.

Roll was then called on Resolution No. 129. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

Ald. Wagner introduced Resolution No. 130.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to execute the 1997 Library Services Agreement by and between the City and County of Jefferson.

Ald. Wagner, seconded by Ald. Rogers, moved to approve Resolution No. 130.

The motion carried on a voice vote.

Ald. Rogers introduced Resolution No. 131.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson that the City Administrator is hereby authorized to make payment of $1,015.46 to Faith Sellnow for comp time incurred as a result of City Administrator Karl Frantz leaving and the three major fall elections.

Ald. Rogers, seconded by Ald. Carnes moved to approve Resolution No. 131.

Mayor Brawders thanked Faith and the staff for the smooth running of the city offices while the city was between administrators.

Ald. Wagner stated that the Personnel Committee was unanimous in their recommendation of this resolution.

On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

Ald. Oppermann introduced Resolution No. 132.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson that the following 1996 budget adjustments are hereby authorized:

Ald. Oppermann, seconded by Ald. Beyer moved to approve Resolution No. 132.

On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

Chief Besel reported on the property at 122 N. Main and the Tennyson property. The Chief also reported that the department is once again checking the city for abandoned vehicles.

City Engineer Ludwig reported on the following:

• There will be a joint meeting of the Common Council and Plan Commission called for January 14, to discuss with Steve Grabow, U.W. Extension, the land use study done on the southwest side of the city.
• The proposed Milwaukee Street pedestrian bridge. He stated that there may be funds through the state, however, they would not be available until October of 1998 or the spring of 1999. The total cost of building the pedestrian bridge at the Milwaukee Street site would be $205,000.
• The Racine Street Bridge project - the state will only furnish a standard railing along the new Racine Street Bridge. If the City wishes a more decorative railing and lighting on the bridge to coordinate with the downtown, the City would have to pay for it, (approx. $135,000.)
• The possible annexation of Hwy. 26 from Collins Road to Ryan Road. The State will assist with lighting in the area.

City Attorney Scheibel reported that he has talked with the DNR and has been assured that it will be O.K. for outside donations to be made for the repair of the dam without it affecting the City's chances of 50% funding by the DNR.

The City Attorney also reported that the building inspector has begun the raze orders on 122 N. Main.

City Administrator Schornack reported the following:

• next Comprehensive Plan Meeting will be held on January 28, 1997, at 4:30 p.m.
• The City's tax bills and newsletters are out to the public.
• January 14 will be a meeting with Virchow Krause and Ehlers Associates on the closing of the old TIF District and the possibility of opening a new TIF district.

Dave Olsen, CIA Director, reported that the first annual Christmas Parade of Lights and celebration on December 6, was a success, with more than 3,000 attendees.

Ald. Wendorf asked that the Plan Commission look at a possible ordinance stating that building contractors must have dumpsters and portable toilets on site. Ald. Wendorf also stated that he would like to see it made mandatory that all curb cuts for driveways, etc., be made by machine.

Ald. Carnes, seconded by Ald. Beyer moved to adjourn the December 17, 1996, meeting of the City of Jefferson Common Council. The motion carried unanimously.

These minutes of the December 17, 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.