Mayor David called this regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Watertown to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 1, 2001.

Roll call showed the following members present: Alderperson Zindars, Radtke, Leslie, Herbert, Bleske, Bumgardaner, Bartel and Miller. (8) Absent: None. (0) Also present were Chief of Police Chuck McGee, Fire Captain Keith Becken, City Attorney Robert Bender, City Engineer Joe Radocay and City Clerk/Treasurer Mike Hoppenrath.

Reverend Gerald Palmquist, River Valley Alliance Church gave the invocation.

The Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.

Mayor David inquired if there were any additions or corrections to the minutes of the meeting held Tuesday, April 17, 2001. There being none, the minutes were approved as published.

Leanne Chaney Baldwin, W4307 Zillge Lane, Watertown, was present and addressed the Council regarding the island present in the area of Doctor's Court. She has suggested to the Public Works Committee that a sign indicating the direction to enter the area might solve some of the traffic problems that are encountered in this area. She was concerned that removal would result in a five-lane highway in the area of the clinics. She was concerned that the removal will encourage U-turns in the area and also that the removal will be a detriment to the children that cross in this area. She asked to keep the island in place while their business is still located in their current building.

The following reports were presented and contained the following items: PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE Minutes of April 24, 2001: 1. S. SIXTH STREET PROJECT. Several owners in the area of S. Sixth Street were present to discuss their objection to widening the street, which will result in the removal of trees. This item was laid over. 2. GRANDVIEW HEIGHTS ADDITION #3. The Committee recommends a preliminary plat with seven conditions attached. 3. DOCTORS COURT ISLAND REVIEW. The Committee recommends removal of the island by the Street Department. 4. STREET LIGHTS FOR HIGHLAND VILLAGE PHASE I. The property owner will install eight decorative lights at a cost of $10,877. 5. SIDEWALK REPAIRS AT 806 AND 810 S. NINTH STREET. The Committee recommends that the proper procedure be followed to repair this sidewalk. 6. BRIDGE RAILING DESIGN. The Committee reviewed wood railing bridge rails for the N. Water Street and N. Fourth Street bridges. This was approved without parapet walls at the bridge ends. 7. ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR MUNICIPAL BUILDING. The Committee recommends proceeding with the project and the architectural services. 8. SIDEWALK WIDTH ON S. CHURCH STREET DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION PROJECT. The City Engineer again reviewed the proposed sidewalk width on S. Church Street. This width is required for snow removal equipment. After further research, the minimum width was set at 66". This would cost $4,500 additional versus the $9,000 additional as originally proposed. The Committee approves a 66" sidewalk width.

Alderperson Radtke moved to approve items 3 and 5, seconded by Alderperson Herbert. Alderperson Herbert moved to vote on each item separately. Alderperson Herbert then moved to refer item 3 back to Public Works, seconded by Alderperson Radtke and carried on a voice vote. The motion to accept item 5 carried on a voice vote.

The Council needed to appoint a replacement to the Sixth Aldermanic District. They have received letters of interest from Jim Braughler, 501 N. Church Street, and Karyn Cable, 225 E. Arcade Avenue.

Both Mr. Braughler and Mrs. Cable were present and made a brief presentation to the Council. Upon hearing the comments, Alderperson Bartel moved to nominate Mrs. Cable, seconded by Alderperson Herbert. Alderperson Leslie nominated Mr. Braughler, seconded by Alderperson Bumgardaner. Alderperson Radtke then moved to close nominations, seconded by Alderperson Herbert and carried on a voice vote. The following vote was taken: Cable – 5. Braughler – 3. Mrs. Cable was declared the Alderperson representative to the Sixth District and administered the oath by the City Clerk. She then took her seat on the Council.

The Mayor presented the following appointments: REAPPORTIONMENT COMMITTEE: Mike Hoppenrath, 106 Jones Street; Tom Brandt, 106 Jones Street; and Ron Krueger, 1408 S. Third Street. (All terms expire upon completion of 2000 reapportionment.) TRANSIT COMMISSION: Jim Loukota, 1310 Wakoka Street, for the remainder of a four-year term to expire 10/1/03. PLAN COMMISSION: Sue Padron, 219 Lounsbury Street, for a three-year term to expire 5/1/04. PARK, RECREATION AND FORESTRY COMMISSION: James Braughler, 501 N. Church Street; and Richard Tietz, 502 S. Washington Street, for three-year terms to expire 5/1/04. POLICE AND FIRE COMMISSION: Mark Sweet, 1333 Livsey Place, for a five-year term to expire 5/1/06. PLAN COMMISSION: Ronald Buchanan, 809 S. Ninth Street, for a three-year term to expire 5/1/04.

Alderperson Yenser moved to approve all appointments, seconded by Alderperson Radtke and carried on a roll call vote: Yes-9. No-0.

The Mayor presented a letter from Quarles & Brady expressing their opinion as to the need for a reimbursement resolution.

Certified accounts in the amount of $267,752.33 were presented for payment. Alderperson Radtke moved to pay all certified accounts, seconded by Alderperson Leslie and carried on a roll call vote: Yes-9. No-0. (Complete listing of accounts payable is at the end of these council proceedings.)

The following reports were presented: Payroll Summaries for the period ending April 17, 2001; Plan Commission Minutes of April 23, 2001; Library Board Minutes of April 5, 2001; Site Plan Review Committee Minutes of March 28 and April 11, 2001; and Zoning Board of Appeals Minutes of December 5, 2000, and February 27, 2001.

EXHIBIT #6587, which would authorize the city to go ahead with contracting for the municipal building renovation with Stubenrach Architects at a cost of 6.7% of construction costs and to proceed with the necessary paperwork to issue bonds to pay for this project, was presented. Sponsor: Alderperson Radtke. From: Public Works Committee. Alderperson Radtke moved for the adoption of this Resolution, seconded by Alderperson Bartel and carried on a roll call vote: Yes-9. No-0.

EXHIBIT #6588, which would designate the Watertown Daily Times as the official city newspaper, was presented. Sponsor: Mayor David. Alderperson Yenser moved for the adoption of this Resolution, seconded by Alderperson Herbert and carried on a voice vote.

EXHIBIT #6589, which would declare the city's official intent to reimburse itself for expenditures from proceeds of borrowing for the following projects: reconstruction of the Senior Center, street improvement project and remodeling of the Police/City Hall building, was presented. Sponsor: Mayor David. Alderperson Bartel moved for the adoption of this Resolution, seconded by Alderperson Bleske and carried on a roll call vote: Yes-9. No-0.

There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Alderperson Bartel moved to adjourn into Closed Session per Wisconsin State Statutes 19.85 (1)(g) to confer with legal counsel regarding pending litigation, seconded by Alderperson Zindars and carried on a roll call vote: Yes-9. No-0. The time being 7:45 p.m.

Mike Hoppenrath

City Clerk/Treasurer

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