Jefferson City Council - Minutes - 1999

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CORRECTED MINUTES
city of jefferson common council
May 18, 1999

The Tuesday, May 18, 1999, 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. Coffman, Ald. Oppermann, Ald. Wenzel, Ald. Stevens, Ald. Johann, Ald. Tennyson and Ald. Beyer. Also present were City Administrator Schornack, City Attorney Scheibel, City Engineer Ludwig, Police Chief Besel and City Clerk/Treasurer Parlow.

COMMUNICATIONS

None.

PUBLIC PARTICIPATION

Dave Carnes, 405 North Main Street, asked the Council to accept the $33,000 offered by Braun's Development L.L.C. in lieu of the river lot for parkland. He stated that the money could be put to good use, considering the substantial cuts made to the Park Development Fund during the 1999 budgeting season. He further stated that he feels the City has some difficulty maintaining the parkland which they already own and that the $33,000 should be used to improve or develop existing parkland.

Dale Olsen, 305 South Main Street, informed the Council that the Chamber of Commerce would be holding a Bridge Builders Meeting on Thursday, May 20^th, 1999 to discuss fund raising efforts for the Milwaukee Street Walk Bridge. Mr. Olsen also noted that the Jefferson Development Corporation was looking to hold the Joint Meeting of the JDC and Common Council on June 22 at Meadow Springs.

CREATING SECTION 7.03(2)(f) OF THE mUNICIPAL cODE rELATED TO 2 hOUR pARKING

Ald. Tennyson introduced Ordinance #5-99 for its first reading.

CITY OF JEFFERSON
PROPOSED ORDINANCE #5-99

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An Ordinance to Create Section 7.03(2)(f) of the Municipal Code of the City of Jefferson Related to Two Hour Parking.

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

Section 1. Two Hour Parking. No vehicle shall be parked for more than two consecutive hours between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday, except as otherwise stated:

1. On the following streets and portions thereof:

East Dodge Street, north side, from a point 103'from the east right-of-way line of South Main Street, east 31'

2. The prohibitions in sub-par (f) above shall not apply on Saturday, Sunday, New Years Day, Memorial Day, Thanksgiving Day, 4^th of July, Labor Day and Christmas Day.
3. The Penalty for violating this subsection shall be $2. If this forfeiture is not paid within 10 days from the issuance of the citation, the penalty shall be $5. If this forfeiture is not paid within 30 days of the issuance of the citation, the forfeiture shall be not less than $45 nor more than $200.

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

This was a first reading.

consent agenda

Ald. Wagner introduced Resolution No. 16.

CITY OF JEFFERSON
RESOLUTION nO. 16

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson that the consent agenda for May 18, 1999 is hereby adopted.

The consent agenda for tonight includes:

• CIA Request for Funding in the amount of $14,550 (to come from Sewer Utility).
• Vouchers Payable for May 1999, in the amount of $171,890.38.
• Payroll Summary of May 7, 1999 in the amount of $76,408.51.
• Council Minutes for the regular and closed session meeting of May 4, 1999.

• Licenses as recommended by the Regulatory Committee.
  A. Operator's licenses.
  B. Special Class B licenses.

Ald. Wagner, seconded by Ald. Tennyson moved to approve Resolution No. 16. On call of the roll, motion carried unanimously.

Ald. Wagner asked Dave Olsen for an update of the CIA activities. Mr. Olsen stated that he would send out a summary of activities and accomplishments to the members of the Council.

TWENTY YEAR DESIGN NUMBERS FOR THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY

Ald. Oppermann introduced Resolution No. 10.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson, Wisconsin that the Common Council has reviewed and concurs with the future projections of the twenty year design numbers for the wastewater treatment facility, as per Attachment No. 1.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these design numbers be submitted to the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for their review and approval.

Ald. Oppermann, seconded by Ald. Stevens moved to approve Resolution No. 10.

Ald. Tennyson noted that an increase in the infiltration numbers was not included in the future projections. He felt that these numbers should be increased by 5% in light of anticipated growth.

Ald. Tennyson, seconded by Ald. Coffman moved to amend the Infiltration Numbers on Attachment No. 1 by a 5% increase. Motion carried on a voice vote.

On call of the roll, Amended Resolution No. 10 carried unanimously.

REQUEST FROM BRAUN'S DEVELOPMENT, L.L.C. FOR THE CITY TO ACCEPT PARK FEE IN LIEU OF LAND FOR RIVERVIEW HEIGHTS SOUTH

Ald. Johann introduced Resolution No. 17.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson, Wisconsin that the developers' agreement for Riverview Heights South be amended to delete the provision that the City would take ownership of a river lot and to add the provision that the City would be given $500 per lot.

Ald. Beyer encouraged the Council to except the $33,000 in lieu of the river lot. She felt that the City should not take the roll of developer.

Ald. Tennyson questioned if the lot was buildable.

Ald. Oppermann felt that Mr. Wenzel would not want the river lot if it wasn't buildable. Mayor Brawders then asked Mr. Wenzel if the lot could be built on. Mr. Pete Wenzel stated that the lot could be filled and then built upon.

Ald. Coffman felt that the City should take the cash option because we are unable to maintain the parkland we have now.

Ald. Stevens felt that the river lot should be given back to Mr. Wenzel so it can be built upon and eventually added to the tax base.

Ald. Oppermann felt that the agreement that Mr. Wenzel entered into with the City should be honored and the land should be transferred to the City. He felt that greater good and financial gains could be recognized by the taxpayers if the City was to take ownership of the lot.

Ald. Johann asked how long Mr. Wenzel had to pay the City the $33,000. City Administrator Schornack stated that the Council should make a determination and then amend Resolution No. 17.

Ald. Johann, seconded by Ald. Coffman moved to amend Resolution No. 17 to read payment to be received within 30 days of passage of resolution. On call of the roll, motion carried on a vote of 7 to 0, Ald. Wenzel abstained from the vote.

Ald. Johann, seconded by Ald. Beyer moved to recommend Amended Resolution No. 17. On call of the roll, motion carried on a vote of 6 to 0, Ald. Wenzel and Ald. Tennyson abstained from the vote 5 to 1, Ald. Wenzel and Ald Tennyson abstained, Ald. Oppermann voted no.

SANITARY SEWER UTILITY RATE STUDY AND FINANCING PLAN

Ald. Coffman introduced Resolution No. 18.

BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Jefferson that the City Administrator is authorized to sign an agreement with Virchow, Krause & Company to perform a rate study and financing plan for the sanitary sewer utility for $6,000 to $8,000.

Ald. Johann stated that the Finance Committee had voted unanimously in favor of the rate study. She further stated that the increase was overdue and that the increase would allow additional reserves to be put aside for new construction.

Ald. Coffman, seconded by Ald. Johann moved to recommend Resolution No. 18. On call of the roll, motion carried unanimously.

Ald. Tennyson, seconded by Ald. Johann moved to adjourn to closed session pursuant to Sections 19.85(1)(e) of the Wisconsin State Statutes related to the Sale of Public Property.

On call of the roll the motion carried unanimously.

Ald. Beyer, seconded by Ald. Tennyson moved to reconvene to open session. The motion carried on a voice vote.

REPORTS

CHIEF OF POLICE

Chief Besel reported:

• The Police Department is continuing to investigate the bomb threat at the high school last week. They hope to find the culprits soon.
• The Bike Rodeo and Auction was held last weekend, 150 helmets were given away. Proceeds from the Bike Auction came to $313.

CITY ENGINEER

City Engineer Ludwig reported:

• The paving on Phase I of the Hwy 26 Reconstruction project began on Monday. Due to weather and contractor problems, the North section will not be open for Memorial Day as originally anticipated.
• The curb and gutter on South Whitewater Avenue is almost complete. Paving on South Whitewater Avenue should commence next week.
• Ald. Tennyson presented the Engineer and the Council with a picture of the washed out corner of the North Main Street Parking Lot. He was adament that the structure should be repaired as quickly as possible.

CITY ATTORNEY

City Attorney Scheibel reported:

• Jeanne Whitish of Meadow Springs had contacted him via memo (in packet). Scheibel noted that a counter-memo had been sent back to Ms. Whitish.

• A letter had been received from Monogue and Witt regarding the issuance of a Combination Class "B" License to Piggly Wiggly. It was noted that according to DOR and League sources the City has legally issued the license to Piggly Wiggly. Scheibel will draft a letter back to Monogue and Witt.

CITY CLERK/TREASURER

City Clerk Treasurer Parlow reported:

• The Newsletter will be out on June 1^st.
• Interviews will take place on Wednesday for the Deputy Clerk/Treasurer Position

CITY ADMINISTRATOR

City Administrator Schornack reported:

• A roofing company had been contacted regarding the City Hall roof. Pioneer Roofing provided the City with several alternatives, possible use of a rubber membrane.
• The City had received many calls regarding the heavy rain we experienced Sunday night. Many people had flooded basements and were calling the City to voice their concerns.

COMMITTEES

Ald. Stevens reported that the Police Department Siting Committee will be having an Informational Meeting regarding the proposed Joint Use Facility. The meeting will be held May 20^th in the City Hall meeting rooms.

Mayor Brawders reported that Brett Biwer had resigned as Assistant City Engineer. Brawders noted that Brett has been a valued employee and that the City would greatly miss him.

Ald. Stevens, seconded by Ald. Tennyson, moved to adjourn the May 18, 1999, meeting of the City of Jefferson Common Council. The motion carried on a voice vote.

These minutes of the May 18, 1999, meeting of the Common Council are uncorrected. Any corrections made thereto will be noted in the proceedings at which time the minutes are approved.

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