Council Minutes (cont.)

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AUGUST 22, 2017

Regular meeting of the Common Council was called to order by Council President Wagnerat 7:00p.m., in the Council Chambers, City Hall Plaza.

PRESENT:Michael Feirer, Nick Poeschel, Chris Jockheck, Gordon H. Earll, Ed Wagner, Tom Witzel, Jason Zaleski (arrived at 7:14 p.m.)Rebecca Spiros, Tom Buttke, and Peter Hendler

EXCUSED:

The flag was saluted and the pledge given.

PUBLIC HEARING – Street Improvements for the following streets:

  • 312271Laird Street – Adams Avenue to North Hills Avenue
  • 312267Carmen Drive – Palmetto Avenue to Waushara Drive
  • 312267Katherine Court - Carmen Drive to cul-de-sac
  • 312270Hume Court – Hume Avenue to cul-de-sac
  • 312266Arnold Street – Hinman Avenue to cul-de-sac
  • 312268Cherry Avenue – Franklin Street to Grant Street
  • 312268Forest Street – Cherry Avenue to Plum Avenue
  • 312268Plum Avenue – Franklin Street to Grant Street
  • 312264Hawthorn Avenue – 8th Street to cul-de-sac (south)
  • 312264Hawthorn Avenue – 8th Street to cul-de-sac (north)
  • 3122648th Street – Holly Avenue to Linden Avenue
  • 312269Hawthorn Avenue – 5th Street to Adler Road
  • 31226512th Street - Central Avenue to Maple Avenue

Comments: None

Hearing closed at 7:02 p.m.

PUBLIC HEARING – to consider comment prior to the adoption of the updated City of Marshfield Official Map and changes to Chapter 30 “Official Master Street Map”

Comments: None

Hearing closed at: 7:03 p.m.

No items were added to the agenda.Item Z, Request to approve Resolution No. 2017-33, adopting initial City of Marshfield Street Plan and Item BB, 2018 Budget overview wereheld over to the September 12, 207 meeting

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD: None

CC17-144 Motion byWitzel, second byFeirerto approve the minutes of the Common Council regular meeting of August 8, 2017 and the special meeting of August 10, 2017.

Motion carried

CC17-145 Motion by Hendler, second by Spirosto approve the variance of noise levels as permitted by Chapter 10-33(7) for the Marshfield Clinic Center for Community Outreach and MACY, Back to School Bonfire on Thursday, August 31, 2017 from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. at the former News-Herald lot.

Motion carried

COUNCIL PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS

Employee Recognitions: Andrew Ott, Wastewater Utility, August 27, 2007, 10 years; Joseph Vanden Elzen, Fire & Rescue Department, August 26, 2002, 15 years; Brad Breuer, Fire & Rescue Department, September 9, 1992, 25 years; Joan Spencer, Assessor’s Office, August 29, 1977, 40 years

STAFF COMMENTS

None

COUNCIL COMMENTS

Alderman Feirer reminded the council that the fair starts next week.

REPORTS FROM COMMISSIONS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES

None

CONSENT AGENDA

CC17-146 Motion byEarll,second by Feirerto receive and place on file, approving allrecommended actions for the items listed on the consent agenda. Meeting Minutes/Reports:University Commission of May 18, 2017; Library Board of July 18, 2017; Cable TV Committee of July 24, 2017; Fire & Police Commission of July 27, 2017; Cable TV Committee Special Meeting of August 2, 2017 (1. Approve equipment lease with Tri-Media); Committee on Aging of August 3, 2017; Historic Preservation Committee of August 7, 2017; Economic Development Board of August 8, 2017; Fire & Police Commission of August 11, 2017; Utility Commission of August 14, 2017; Board of Public Works of August 14, 2017 (1. Approve engineering services agreement for wastewater rate study with Strand Associates, 2. Award bid for Forest Ridge Park ADA path with Don Nikolai Construction, 3. Authorize construction of Griese Park player shelters, 4. Approve 2nd Street Community Center cleaning contract with K & C Cleaning, 5. Approve consultant for Zoo Welcome Center Project with Design Unlimited); Judiciary and License Committee of August 15, 2017; Finance, Budget, and Personnel of August 15, 2017 (1. Approve approval process for refilling vacant positions); Plan Commission of August 15, 2017 (1. Res. No. 2017-34 CUP requesting an exception to certain zoning requirements at 500 East 29th Street); Board of Public Works of August 22, 2017 (1. Approve bids and funding plans for Wenzel Family Plaza)Motion carried

Witzel requested the minutes of the Cable TV Committee of August 2, 2017 and minutes of Board of Public Works of August 22, 2017 be removed from the consent agenda

Vote on motion CC17-146 as amended.

Motion Carried

CC17-147 Motion by Earll, second by Feirer to approve the Cable TV minutes including the contract.

Ayes – 8, Nays – 2 (Witzel and Hendler)

Motion carries

CC17-148 Motion by Feirer, second by Jockheck to approve the Board of Public Works minutes including approval of bids and funding plans for Wenzel Family Plaza.

Ayes – 8, Nays – 2 (Earll and Witzel)

Motion carries

Bruce Krawisz presented environmental suggestions for the City.

Justin Casperson presented the Council with an update regarding site selection for the new municipal pool.

CIP17-149 Motion byWitzel, second by Zaleski to maintain the current location for the pool site.

Ayes – 6, Nays – 4 (Feirer, Earll, Wagner, and Hendler)

First reading of Ordinance No. 1358 rezoning request by S.C. Swiderski, LLC., on behalf Paul Lang, to rezone Parcel No. 250-2603-333-0968, zoned “TR-6” Two-Family Residential to “MR-24” Multi-Family Residential, located on the west side of North Hume Avenue extended, north of McMillan Street, to allow for future multi-family development.

First reading of Ordinance No. 1359 Municipal Code Amendment request by the City of Marshfield to amend Chapter 18, General Zoning Ordinance, Section 18-31, “(MR-12) Multi-Family Residential Zoning District” and Section 18-32, “(MR-24) Multi-Family Residential Zoning District”. The proposed amendment would modify the required minimum lot width for both districts, reducing the required frontage for multi-structure developments.

First reading of Ordinance No. 1360 Amending Chapter 30 Official Master Street Map to be more consistent with State Statutes and adopting updated City of Marshfield Official Map.

CC17-150 Motion byHendler, second byButtketo approve Budget Resolution No. 07-2017; transferring $130,000 within TID #5 for development related incentives.

Motion carried

CC17-151 Motion by Spiros, second by Poeschel to approve Budget Resolution 09-2017; transferring $214,000 within TID #7 budget for development related incentives.

Motion carried

CC17-152 Motion by Buttke, second by Spirosto approve Budget Resolution 10-2017; transferring the net amount of $500,085 from various funding sources to the Wenzel Family Plaza project.

Motion carried

CC17-153 Motion by Feirer, second by Hendler to approve Resolution No. 2017-30; Final Resolution in the matter of Improvement Projects as follows:

  • 312271Laird Street – Adams Avenue to North Hills Avenue
  • 312267Carmen Drive – Palmetto Avenue to Waushara Drive
  • 312267Katherine Court - Carmen Drive to cul-de-sac
  • 312270Hume Court – Hume Avenue to cul-de-sac
  • 312266Arnold Street – Hinman Avenue to cul-de-sac
  • 312268Cherry Avenue – Franklin Street to Grant Street
  • 312268Forest Street – Cherry Avenue to Plum Avenue
  • 312268Plum Avenue – Franklin Street to Grant Street
  • 312264Hawthorn Avenue – 8th Street to cul-de-sac (south)
  • 312264Hawthorn Avenue – 8th Street to cul-de-sac (north)
  • 3122648th Street – Holly Avenue to Linden Avenue
  • 312269Hawthorn Avenue – 5th Street to Adler Road
  • 31226512th Street - Central Avenue to Maple Avenue

Motion carried

CC17-154 Motion by Buttke, second by Hendler to approve Resolution No. 2017-31, exemption from Wood County Library Tax.

Motion carried

CC17-155 Motion bySpiros, second by Witzelto authorize staff to solicit proposals for employee health insurance.

Motion carried

CC17-156 Motion by Witzel, second by Jockheckto approve a letter inviting a delegation from Zhangjiagant, China to visit Marshfield to explore a potential Sister City partnership.

Motion carried

CC17-157 Motion by Spiros, second by Hendler to go into closed session pursuant to Wisconsin Statutes 19.85(1)(e) “Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.”

  • Real estate purchase agreement with Packaging Corporation of America (PCA)
  • Review proposals for purchase/redevelopment of City Hall Plaza

Roll call vote, all ayes. (Time: 8:08p.m.)

Motion carried

Present in closed session: Alderpersons Feirer, Poeschel, Jockheck, Earll, Wagner, Witzel, Zaleski, Spiros,Buttke and Hendler, City Administrator Barg, City Attorney Gamoke and City Staff (Dan Knoeck, Tom Turchi, Jason Angell, Keith Strey and Amy Krogman).

CC17-158 Motion byButtke, second byWitzelto return to open session. Roll call vote, all ayes. (Time: 8:45p.m.)

Motion carried

CC17-159 Motion byButtke, second bySpirosauthorize staff to execute an agreement with Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) for the purchase of approximately 29.44 acres of land located in the city’s Yellowstone Industrial Park, subject to resolution of the remaining minor issues. Ayes - 10

Motion carried

Future Agenda Items

There being no further business the Council Presidentadjourned the meeting at8:46p.m.

Amy Krogman

Administrative Assistant III