CITY OF RHINELANDER COMMON COUNCIL - MINUTES
MONDAY, February 9, 2015 - 6:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
135 S. Stevens St., Rhinelander, WI
CALL TO ORDER & INVOCATION
The regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rhinelander was called to order by Mayor Johns at 6:00 pm. Proper notification was given to the press and the public.
ROLL CALL
The following Alderpersons were present: Sherrie Belliveau Tom Gleason, Tom Kelly,Mark Pelletier, Joe Salzer,Steve Sauer, and Alex Young
Absent: George Kirby
OTHERS PRESENT
Mayor Dick Johns, City Administrator Blaine Oborn, Police Captain Ron Lueneburg, FireChief Terry Williams,Water/Wastewater /Public Works Director Tim Kingman, Parks Director Gunder Paulsen, Street Superintendent Tony Gilman,Julie Ostrander, Finance Director/Treasurer, Water Superintendent Tom Roeser, Ken Krall of WXPR, City Attorney Carrie Miljevich, Mark Barden of Town & Country Eng.,Lee Emmer of MSA, Marcus Nesemann of Northwoods RiverNews,Bill Belliveau, Library Director Virginia Roberts
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
MOTION BY BELLIVEAU, SECOND BY SAUER, TO APPROVE THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF JANUARY 12, 2015.7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPEARANCES BY CITIZENS,COMMUNICATIONS, AND PETITIONS - None
CONSENT AGENDA
BARTENDER LICENSES
SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 9, 2015, ORD. #03-15, SAFE RIDE HOME DESIGNATED AREAS IN PARKING LOTS
MOTION BY SAUER, SECOND BY BELLIVEAU, TO SET FOR PUBLIC HEARING ON MARCH 9, 2015, ORD. #03-15, SAFE RIDE HOME DESIGNATED AREAS IN PARKING LOTS, AND APPROVE THE BARTENDER LICENSES OF SAUNDRA R. BAKER, TAYLER J. ALSTEEN, DARLA J. ZUIKER, & ALYSSA A. CORNELIUS. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS
PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSS/APPROVE ORD. #01-15MODIFICATION TO GENERAL USE OF BOUNCE HOUSES AND/OR INFLATABLE PLAY STRUCTURES
MOTION BY BELLIVEAU, SECOND BY YOUNG TO TABLE AND SEND BACK TO PARKS COMMITTEE ORD #01-15, MODIFICATION TO GENERAL USE OF BOUNCE HOUSES AND/OR INFLATABLE PLAY STRUCTURES. 7 AYE, 0 NAY,1 ABSENT (KIRBY) MOTION CARRIED. (A)
PUBLIC HEARING AND DISCUSS/APPROVE ORD. #02-15, MODIFICATION TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIME
MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY SAUER, TO APPROVE ORD. #02-15, MODIFICATION TO CITY COUNCIL MEETING TIME. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.
CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
CDBG HOUSING ASSISTANCE MONITORING LETTER – Blaine is working on a six month followup response.
OPEN MEETING PROCEDURES – He is working on procedures
CLOSED MEETING PROCEDURES – Blaine is getting legal counsel approval on anything going into closed session.
FORMER LINDEY CLEANERS PROJECT – Demolition will start soon.
PREMIER RESORT AREA TAX PROPOSAL ACTIVITY – Feb 16, 2015, 6:00 pm is the meeting date.
DOWNTOWN BUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT (BID) TERMINATION PETITIONThe petition was officially received. Plan Commission will meet March 2nd on this.
CITY NEWSLETTER – One will be tentatively coming out by the end of the month via internet.
GOLF COURSE CLUBHOUSE OPEN HOUSE ON FEB. 7, 2015 – There was good participation and turnout for the event.
HEAL CREEK PROPERTY PROPOSAL – Alex Young requested a resolution for the County board to hold an evening meeting on this in April so more people can attend. The Sports Club would put the property back into MFL which would give the County basically nothing in revenue. If the City had it, they could get up to 1.25 million in spending revenue. They would forgo the ongoing revenue if they took the one time sale.
2015 POTENTIAL STREET PROJECTS – There may be money available for Public Works. Allocation is being reviewed for the street projects
INTERCEPTOR PROJECT FUNDING–Nothing at this time.
TRAINING & CONFERENCES – Blaine will be at Ehlers seminar at the end of the week along with the Finance Director. He will be at Professional Conference in March.
COMMITTEE, BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS
Airport Commission - Nothing to Report
Animal Shelter Advisory Committee – Nothing to Report
CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Committee – Nothing to Report
Finance, Wage & Salary
APPROVE RESOLUTION #2015-01, ENDORSING THE LEAGUE OF WISCONSIN MUNICIPALITIES PARTNERSHIP FOR PROSPERITY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR A COMPETITIVE 21ST CENTURY WISCONSIN
City of Rhinelander, Wisconsin
Resolution No 2015-01
Endorsing the League of Wisconsin Municipalities’ Partnership for Prosperity Legislative Agenda for a Competitive 21st Century Wisconsin
Whereas, the state Legislature and the Governor understand that job creation and economic growth is a top priority; and
Whereas, municipalities are the foundation of Wisconsin’s economy and local leaders share the same goal of job creation and economic vitality;
Whereas, the state should focusits support and limited resources for local government on incorporated communities, which are the economic engines of the state as evidenced by the following:
- Wisconsin’s metropolitan regions already account for 75% of the state’s Gross Domestic Product.
- Wisconsin’s cities and villages are home to 70 percent of the state’s population, 87 percent of all manufacturing property, and 89 percent of all commercial property.
- Most of the small businesses created in Wisconsin get their start in cities and villages.
- Cities and villages are where nearly all technology based entrepreneurship is occurring in Wisconsin.
- Startups and other knowledge-based economic activity occur almost exclusively within cities and villages.
Whereas, to compete globally, Wisconsin needs to develop and maintain quality communities that can attract and retain talent and enterprise and spur job creation;
Whereas, for the state’s economy to flourish, state and local leaders must work collaboratively;
Whereas, the League’s Partnership for Prosperity legislative agenda recognizes that thriving municipalities are critical to a successful state economy and calls for a new state-local partnership to drive the state’s economy forward and spur job creation by:
1)Helping communities continue to provide quality local services while holding the line on property taxes.
2)Investing in local transportation infrastructure.
3)Enhancing and promoting economic development best practices, like the expansion of the historic tax credit that was accomplished in the 2013-2014 legislative session.
Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the City of Rhinelander urges the Governor and the Legislature to work collaboratively with municipal leaders to accomplish the critical goals of job creation and economic growth.
Be it Further Resolved, that the City of Rhinelander urges the Legislature and the Governor to enact the League’s Partnership for Prosperity agenda.
MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO APPROVERESOLUTION #2015-01, ENDORSING THE LEAGUE OF WISCONSIN MUNICIPALITIES PARTNERSHIP FOR PROSPERITY LEGISLATIVE AGENDA FOR A COMPETITIVE 21ST CENTURY WISCONSIN. 7AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVE RESOLUTION #2015-02, AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2007
MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY BELLIVEAU, TO TAKE NO ACTION ON APPROVINGRESOLUTION #2015-02, AUTHORIZING THE REDEMPTION OF GENERAL OBLIGATION PROMISSORY NOTES, DATED SEPTEMBER 1, 2007. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVE $55,000 STATE TRUST FUND LOAN A OF 2015 FOR GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS
MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY SAUER, TO TABLE$55,000 STATE TRUST FUND LOAN A OF 2015 FOR GENERAL CAPITAL PROJECTS DESIGNATED FOR STREET PROJECTS. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVE $1,136,797 STATE TRUST FUND LOAN B OF 2015 FOR REFINANCING 2014 WRS LIABILITY
MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY SAUER, TO TABLE$1,136,797 STATE TRUST FUND LOAN B OF 2015 FOR REFINANCING 2014 WRS LIABILITY. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVE $340,700 STATE TRUST FUND LOAN C OF 2015 FOR REFINANCING 2007 NOTES & CORRESPONDING RESOLUTION #2015-05.
MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY SAUER, TO TABLE$340,700 STATE TRUST FUND LOAN C OF 2015 FOR REFINANCING 2007 NOTES. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSS/APPROVE PETERSON APPRAISAL, INC. CONTRACT FOR ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR 2015 OR 2015 - 2016
MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY SAUER, TO APPROVE PETERSON APPRAISAL, INC. CONTRACT FOR ASSESSMENT SERVICES FOR 2015 - 2016. 4 AYE (SAUER, GLEASON, KELLY, PELLETIER), 3 NAY (BELLIVEAU, SALZER, YOUNG), 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED. (B)
APPROVE/DISAPPROVE CLAIM OF $3,821 FOR MVA ON 11/25/2014 WITH RPD VEHICLE
MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY BELLIVEAU, TO APPROVE 80% OF CLAIM IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,821 FOR MVA ON 11/25/2014 WITH RPD VEHICLE. 4 AYE (PELLETIER, SALZER, YOUNG, BELLIVEAU), 3 NAY (SAUER, GLEASON, KELLY), 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NORTHWOODS REQUEST TO EXCHANGE PARCEL #RH 2638 FOR CITY OWNED PARCEL #RH 6 ON THAYER STREET
MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO APPROVE HABITAT FOR HUMANITY NORTHWOODS REQUEST TO EXCHANGE PARCEL #RH 2638, STEVENS ST., FOR CITY OWNED PARCEL #RH 6, AT636 THAYER STREET. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) TITLE I POLICY
MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY SAUER, TO APPROVE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) TITLE I POLICY. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVE CITIZEN ADA ACCOMMODATION REQUEST POLICY
MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY SAUER, TO APPROVE CITIZEN ADA ACCOMMODATION REQUEST POLICY. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVE FILLING DEPUTY CLERK VACANCY
MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO APPROVE FILLING DEPUTY CLERK VACANCY. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVE COMMUNITY INPUT FOR CITY GOVERNANCE & FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION FOR MARCH 13, 2015 THAT CORRESPONDS WITH FIRST PHASES OF PRIORITY BASED BUDGETING
MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO APPROVE COMMUNITY INPUT FOR CITY GOVERNANCE & FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING SESSION FOR MARCH 13, 2015 THAT CORRESPONDS WITH FIRST PHASES OF PRIORITY BASED BUDGETING. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVE BILLS & CLAIMS
MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO APPROVE BILLS AND CLAIMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,707,454.95. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
Golf Course - Nothing to Report
Historic Preservation – Nothing to Report
Parks, Buildings & Grounds
DISCUSS/APPROVE ANNUAL LICENSE FEE FOR INFLATABLE PLAY STRUCTURES
MOTION BY BELLIVEAU, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO TABLEANNUAL LICENSE FEE FOR INFLATABLE PLAY STRUCTURES. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSS/APPROVE PERMITTING FEE FOR INFLATABLE PLAY STRUCTURES
MOTION BY BELLIVEAU, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO TABLEPERMITTING FEE FOR INFLATABLE PLAY STRUCTURES. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY), MOTION CARRIED.
Planning Commission– Nothing to Report
Protection of Persons and Property
LATE BARTENDER APPLICATIONS
MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY SAUER, TO APPROVE THE LATE BARTENDER APPLICATIONOFKATIE M. KELLY. 6AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSTAIN (KELLY), 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVE “CLASS B” ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR MICHAEL CINFIO FOR DOMINIC’S ITALIAN BEEF, LLC, 151 N. BROWN ST.
MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY SAUER, TO APPROVE “CLASS B” ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE FOR MICHAEL CINFIO FOR DOMINIC’S ITALIAN BEEF, LLC, 151 N. BROWN ST. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVE ELLIOTT KIBLER AS AGENT FOR MOONLIGHTING, LLC
MOTION BY SAUER, SECOND BY KELLY, TO APPROVE ELLIOTT KIBLER AS AGENT FOR MOONLIGHTING, LLC. 6 AYE, 1 NAY (GLEASON), 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED
APPROVE 2015 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE ON MARCH 14, 2015
MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY KELLY, TO APPROVE 2015 ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE ON MARCH 14, 2015. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVE CARDIAC MONITOR AGREEMENT WITH PHYSIO-CONTROL IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,953 PER TERM OF THREE YEARS
MOTION BY SAUER, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO APPROVE CARDIAC MONITOR AGREEMENT WITH PHYSIO-CONTROL IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,953 PER TERM OF THREE YEARS. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVE PURCHASE OF NEW POLICE SQUAD FROM RHINELANDER GM WITH TRADE INS FOR A COST OF $22,408.75
MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF NEW POLICE SQUAD FROM RHINELANDER GM WITH TRADE INS FOR A COST OF $22,408.75. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
Public Works
DENY CLAIM FOR DAMAGE TO CAR BY PLOW TRUCK ON 12/27/2014 IN THE AMOUNT OF $745.00
MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY SAUER, TO DENY CLAIM FOR DAMAGE TO CAR BY PLOW TRUCK ON 12/27/2014 IN THE AMOUNT OF $745.00. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
Water & Wastewater Utilities;
APPROVE AWARD OF ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT FOR 2015 DOWNTOWN AREA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS & DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, NOT RURAL DEVELOPMENT COST ELIGIBLE, TO TOWN & COUNTRY ENG., INC. WITH COST NOT TO EXCEED $248,500
MOTION BY SAUER, SECOND BYYOUNG, AFTER A SECOND WAS RETRACTED BY SALZER, TOAPPROVE AWARD OF ENGINEERING DESIGN CONTRACT FOR 2015 DOWNTOWN AREA CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS & DOWNTOWN ENHANCEMENT PROJECT, NOT RURAL DEVELOPMENT COST ELIGIBLE, TO TOWN & COUNTRY ENG., INC.,PART ONE BUT EXCLUDING PART TWO, WITH COST NOT TO EXCEED $157,000. PART 2 WILL COME BACK TO THE COUNCIL WITH THE STREETSCAPE PLAN AT THE MARCH 9, 2015 COUNCIL MEETING. 5 AYE, 2 NAY (SALZER& PELLETIER), 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED. (C)
APPROVE 2014 WASTEWATER FACILITIES – CONTRACT E WASTEWATER MODIFICATIONS FINAL PAY REQUEST NO. 5 SUBMITTED BY BOLDT COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,695
MOTION BY SALZER, SECOND BY PELLETIER, TO APPROVE2014 WASTEWATER FACILITIES – CONTRACT E WASTEWATER MODIFICATIONS FINAL PAY REQUEST NO. 5 SUBMITTED BY BOLDT COMPANY IN THE AMOUNT OF $24,695. 7AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVE 2014 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS NEW WELL HOUSE NO. 8 PARTIAL PAY REQUEST NO. 7 SUBMITTED BY STAAB CONSTRUCTION CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,743.42
MOTION BYSALZER, SECOND BY SAUER, TO APPROVE2014 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS NEW WELL HOUSE NO. 8 PARTIAL PAY REQUEST NO. 7 SUBMITTED BY STAAB CONSTRUCTION CO. IN THE AMOUNT OF $74,743.42.7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
DISCUSS/APPROVE SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF APPROXIMATELY $2,100,000 CITY OF RHINELANDER SEWERAGE SYSTEM MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS THROUGH USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT AS PROPOSED BY QUARLES & BRADY, LLP WITH COST NOT TO EXCEED $10,300
MOTION BY SALZER, SECOND BY SAUER, TO APPROVE SCOPE OF ENGAGEMENT SERVICES FOR THE PROPOSED ISSUANCE OF APPROXIMATELY $2,100,000 CITY OF RHINELANDER SEWERAGE SYSTEM MORTGAGE REVENUE BONDS THROUGH USDA, RURAL DEVELOPMENT AS PROPOSED BY QUARLES & BRADY, LLP WITH COST NOT TO EXCEED $10,300. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
NEW BUSINESS & FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS
CONSIDERATION OF MOTION TO CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION:
PURSUANT TO WIS. STAT. §19.85(1)(C) FOR CONSIDERING EMPLOYMENT, PROMOTION, COMPENSATION OR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION DATA OF ANY PUBLIC EMPLOYEE OVER WHICH THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY HAS JURISDICTION OR EXERCISES RESPONSIBILITY:
DISCUSS/APPROVE CITY ADMINISTRATOR BLAINE OBORN PERFORMANCE EVALUATION AND EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
MOTION BY BELLIVEAU, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO CONVENE INTO CLOSED SESSION. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
APPROVAL TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
MOTION BYSAUER, SECOND BYPELLETIER, TO RETURN TO OPEN SESSION. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
REPORT/APPROVE ON ITEMS FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION
MOTION BY YOUNG, FOR PERFORMANCE REVIEW OF CITY ADMINISTRATOR AND FORM OF EVALUATION TO BE DISCUSSED IN OPEN SESSION AT THE NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING. SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING ONMONDAY, APRIL 20TH, 2015 AT 5:00 PM. SECOND BY PELLETIER. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY); MOTION CARRIED.
ADJOURNMENT
MOTION BYKELLY, SECOND BYYOUNG, TO ADJOURN THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING OF FEBRUARY 9, 2015, AT8:09 P.M. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSENT (KIRBY)MOTION CARRIED.
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COMMENTS FOR COMMON COUNCIL
FEBRUARY 9, 2015
- Alex Young noted that the owner of the bounce house had indicated that most of her clients were non-profit.
Sherrie Belliveau explained that this was going back to the Parks Committee with new information.
This will be tabled.
- Alex Young felt that the contract wasn’t brought forward in the correct time frame, and he was hesitant to approve this.
Mark Pelletier stated that they still need an assessor now. He asked if they wanted to put it out for bids for one year.
Joe Salzer was not in favor of approving for 2 years, and felt they could do one.
Steve Sauer noted that, in 2017,they would not be able to have theirown assessor.
- Alex Young felt that they should not approve the engineering portion of this motion till they brought it to the next Council meeting along with the Streetscape plan.
Joe Salzer retracted his second to the motion.
Mark Pelletier noted that they were only approving the dollar amount.
Steve Sauer asked what the break down was of the items included in Part 1 and Part 2 of the project, and Tim Kingman explained.
Alex Young seconded the amended motion.