CITY OF WATERLOO COUNCIL MINUTES

COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING – 136 N. MONROE STREET

APRIL 6, 2006 AT 7:00 P.M.

 

1.   CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.  Mayor Edward Klug called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m.  Alderpersons present – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent.  Absent – Van Holten. Others present – Mayor Klug, Katie Linder of the Courier, Christina Brey of the Watertown Daily Times, Police Chief Thomas, Mike Valent, John & Linda Joyce, Katie Eggert, Deborah Monson, and Clerk/Treasurer Hansen.

 

2.  APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 2, 2006 AND MARCH 16, 2006 COUNCIL MINUTES AND PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Kent to approve the minutes as presented.  Voice Vote:  Motion passed unanimously.

 

3.    CITIZEN INPUT.  None.

 

4.    MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS

a.  Notice of Published Notices – (1) Testing of Voting Machines; (2) Liquor & Malt Beverages License Applications Deadline.  Noted.

b.    2005 Audited Final Budget Report.  Hansen noted that it would be presented when available.

 

5.   COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS RECOMMENDATIONS

a.  CATV Regulatory Board – Resolution #2006-19 Directing the Cable Board Regarding the Cable Franchise Renewal Agreement.  Motion:  Moved by Forman, seconded by Kent to approve Resolution #2006-19 amended to state that attorney fees are to be paid for using segregated cable franchise fees.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Lenius abstaining.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed as amended.

 

b.   Community Development Committee – Resolution #2006-20 Directing the Clerk/Treasurer To Apply to the DOT Local Transportation Enhancements Program.  Motion:  Moved by Kent, seconded by Hennessy to approve Resolution #2006-20 as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.

 

c.   Public Safety Committee – Squad Car Bids.  Discussion:  Hennessy stated that bids had been sent to 16 dealerships and the committee recommended a bid from the Ewald Automotive Group for $20,055.  Motion:  Moved by Hennessy, seconded by Forman to accept the bid from Ewald Automotive Group for $20,055.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent.  Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed. 

 

d.   Public Works Committee  – Resolution #2006- 21 Annual Petition For County Highway Aid.  Discussion:  Hansen noted that the total amount reserved in the County Aid fund would be $48,000 as of April of 2007.  Motion:  Moved by Wolfgram, seconded by Putzke to approve Resolution #2006-21 as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.

 

e.   Plan Commission - Sign Permit, Tammy McIntosh, The MT Bar, LLC, 120 E. Madison Street.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Forman to approve the sign permit as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.  

 

f.   Plan Commission - Sign Permits, Alpha Neon Sign & Lighting, Mardell Investments, LLC dba Waterloo Citgo, 688 W. Madison Street.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Hennessy to approve the sign permits as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.  

 

g.  Plan Commission - Extra-Territorial Certified Survey Maps Approval, Kenneth Skalitzky, W8968 Kenny Lane.  Motion:  Moved by Kent, seconded by Putzke to approve the extra-territorial certified survey maps.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.

 

h.  Plan Commission - Certified Survey Map - Lot 40, Treyburn Farms 1st Addition, Sanoy Roofing & Construction, LLC, Deerfield, WI.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Forman to approve the certified survey map as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.

 

i.    Plan Commission - Four (4) Conditional Use Permits for Aspen Development Company, of Marshall

        -To allow zero lot lines for the following properties:

1) Lot 1 (CSM recording pending) of Lot 2 CSM #4894           3) Lot 3 (CSM recording pending) of Lot 2 CSM #4894

2) Lot 2 (CSM recording pending) of Lot 2 CSM #4894           4) Lot 4 (CSM recording pending) of Lot 2 CSM #4894

Discussion:  Barb Morrison’s interest during the Plan Commission to limit the quantity of zero lot lines was stated.  Valent stated that the Weiherts were offered an easement to extend water & sewer from Bluegrass to their property line.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Forman to approve the four conditional use permits as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.

 

j.   Plan Commission - Resolution #2006-25 Instructing the Clerk/Treasurer to Draft An Ordinance Amendment Allowing For Administrative Approval Of Sign Permits.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Kent to instruct the Clerk/Treasurer to draft an ordinance amendment allowing for administrative approval of sign permits.  Discussion:  Kent asked that permissive language be used to allow an out for the Clerk to forward special cases to the Council.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.

 

k.  Finance Committee - Resolution #2006-22 Entering Into An Agreement With Jefferson County For the Purchase of Handicapped Accessible Voting Equipment.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Kent to approve Resolution #2006-22 as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.

 

6.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS

a.  Approval Of Operators License, Deborah Monson, W8301 Doepke Road.  Discussion:  Ms. Monson stated that she had previously misunderstood the application and thought that reporting violations only meant Wisconsin violations.  She supplied a written statement.  Motion:  Moved by Hennessy, seconded by Forman to approve the license for Deborah Monson.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.  

 

7.  NEW BUSINESS

a.  Resolution #2006-23 Authorizing The Clerk/Treasurer To Participate In The 2006 Municipal Clerks & Treasurers Institute Master Academy.  Discussion:  Klug stated that he thought the City should cover a portion of the expense.  Wolfgram stated that he would only support the resolution if the City paid for the event.  Motion:  Moved by Wolfgram, seconded by Putzke to approve Resolution #2006-23 amended to state that the City would pay for the Clerk/Treasurer to participate in the event by paying for registration fees and lodging, using contingency funds to cover the expense.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.

 

b.  Resolution #2006-24 Reauthorizing The Signature Cards For Specific City Accounts.  Motion:  Moved by             Putzke, seconded by Forman to approve Resolution #2006-24 as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.

 

c.  Approval Of Operators License, Lucas Dunneisen, W12086 Clarkson Road.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Hennessy to approve the license for Lucas Dunneisen as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.  

 

d.  Approval Of Operators License, Katie Eggert, W7877 Kowski Lane.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by            Hennessy to table approval of the license for Katie Eggert until April 20, 2006.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.  

 

Motion:  Moved by Kent, seconded by Putzke to amend the agenda to allow agenda item 9 to be taken up at this time.  Voice Vote:  Motion passed unanimously.

 

9.   FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.  #Mayor Klug thanked Herb Lenius for his years of service to the City.  #  Lenius noted excessive dust coming from Pallet One and asked that the owner of the loud Coon Dog control its dog’s barking better as they walk through the City.  #  Lenius proceeded to thank those who voted for him.  A variety of Council members praised Lenius for his service and Hennessy presented him with a humorous gift.

 

e.  Marketing and Sale of the Eastside Industrial Park Land

The Council will convene to closed session to address the matter of the Marketing and Sale of land in the Eastside Industrial Park per State Statute 19.85(1)(e) “Deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session.” 

Motion:  Moved by Kent, seconded by Putzke to convene to closed session to address the matter of the Marketing and Sale of land in the Eastside Industrial Park.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.  

 

8.   MOTION TO RECONVENE TO OPEN SESSION.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Kent to reconvene to open session.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Lenius, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None.  Absent – Van Holten.  Motion passed.  

 

10. ADJOURN.  Motion:   Moved by Putzke, seconded by Kent to adjourn.  Voice Vote:  Motion passed unanimously.

Time of adjournment was approximately 8:35 pm.

 

Attest: 

 

 

 

Morton Hansen

Clerk/Treasurer  

 

 

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