CITY OF WATERLOO COUNCIL MINUTES

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

Thursday, December 7, 2006

1.  CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.  Mayor Edward Klug called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at approximately 7:00 p.m.  Alderpersons present – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent with Van Holten absent.  Others present – Mayor Klug, Katie Linder of the Courier, Becky Thielke of the Watertown Daily Times, Police Chief Thomas, Public Works Director Gary Yerges, Herb Lenius, Kent MacLaughlin, Tim Vowell of Charter Communications and Clerk/Treasurer Hansen.

2.  APPROVAL OF THE NOVEMBER 16, 2006 COUNCIL MINUTES AND BUDGET PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Kent to approve the minutes as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy and Forman. Noes – None with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

3.  CITIZEN INPUT.  None.

4.  MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS

     a.    2007 Statement of Taxes.  Discussion:  Hansen noted a change in the property tax rate from $9.91 -- as stated in the budget narrative presented at the last meeting – to $10.09.  Hansen stated that the previously estimated property tax rate did not include a levy amount for the Tax Incremental District #1, and Resolution #2006-72 would address this matter.

5.  COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS RECOMMENDATIONS

      a.  Plan Commission – Conditional Use Permit Application, Kent MacLaughlin, 143 Portland Road.  Discussion:  Kent MacLaughlin presented background information on his proposed Hyperbaric Center.  Perry confirmed that the oxygen chamber used would be mobile.  MacLaughlin confirmed the oxygen tank size stating that three or four 90-liter tanks would be used.  Hennessy asked if medical staff would be on site?  MacLaughlin stated that a Medical Director would be employed, but would not be required to be on site, and MacLaughlin stated that he would act as a Safety Director.  Putzke reported from the Plan Commission meeting that the majority of the Fire Chief’s concerns were addressed, as the site would have to adhere to NFPA 99.  Kent asked if the applicant would seek a property tax exemption as a medical facility?  The applicant replied no.  Motion:  Moved by Kent, seconded by Putzke to approve the Conditional Use Permit for Kent MacLaughlin, 143 Portland Road as recommended by the Plan Commission with the condition that the applicant comply with all fire codes and does not seek a property tax exemption as a medical facility.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

6.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS.  None.

7.  NEW BUSINESS

     a. Resolution #2006-72, A Resolution Modifying Resolution #2006-71 Amending The Annual Budget And Appropriating The Funds For The Operation Of The City Of Waterloo, Wisconsin, For The Year 2007.  Discussion: Hansen stated that the resolution was needed, as Resolution #2006-71 did not state the levy amount for Tax Incremental Finance District #1.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Wolfgram to approve Resolution #2006-72 A Resolution Modifying Resolution #2006-71 Amending the Annual Budget and Appropriating the Funds for the Operation of the City of Waterloo, Wisconsin, for the Year 2007.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

      b.  Resolution #2006-73, Contract For County Library Services.   Motion:  Moved by Kent, seconded by Putzke to approve Resolution #2006-73, Contract for County Library Services as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

      c.  Absentee Voting And Voter Registration.  Discussion:  Hansen read from a November 30, 2006 memo in the packet.  Hansen stated that he would make contact with the High School to initiate voter registration opportunities for staff and student.  Kent stated that his reasoning for requesting the item was to prevent senior from receiving a disproportionate amount of voter services.  Kent further stated that he was satisfied with the memo and Hansen’s statement to contact the High School.  No Action.

     d.   Resolution #2006-75 Authorizing The Creation Of Account #3019299 To Manage Library Funds.  Motion:  Moved by Kent, seconded by Putzke to approve Resolution #2006-75 Authorizing the Creation of Account #3019299 to manage library funds.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

e.      Resolution #2006-76 Directing The Clerk/Treasurer To Temporarily Extend The Cable TV Franchise Agreement

Discussion:  Hansen stated that Van Holten, the Cable Board Chair and resolution sponsor, had a work conflict and was unable to attend the meeting.  Hansen further stated that Tim Vowell had attended the last meeting of the Cable Board and had recommended an extension.  Forman asked if an automatic extension provision existed; Hansen said that was not likely the case.  Kent suggested using Charter’s language for the resolution.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Forman to approve Resolution #2006-76 Directing the Clerk/Treasurer to Temporarily Extend the Cable Franchise Agreement with the following text being included: “Therefore, the City agrees to operate under and comply with the terms of the existing franchise agreement, subject to applicable law, until June 30, 2007 or the conclusion of the formal renewal proceedings or the termination of the Franchise in accordance with its terms and applicable law.”  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

8.  MAYORAL APPOINTMENTS REQUIRING COUNCIL CONFIRMATION

     a.   Resolution #2006-69, Appointment Of Election Officials.  Discussion:  Hansen said a revised draft had been  submitted replacing the distributed packet copy.  He further noted that additional officials were being appointed to allow for split shifts for poll workers.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Forman to approve the revised draft of Resolution #2006-69, Appointment of Election Officials.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

     b.   Resolution #2006-74, Parks Commission - Diane Hills, 258 N. Monroe Street.  Discussion:  Mayor Klug and Alderman Perry stated that Hills was well qualified and interested in serving.  Motion:  Moved by Putzke, seconded by Perry to approve Resolution #2006-74, the appointment to Parks Commission of Diane Hills, 258 N. Monroe Street.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Putzke, Perry, Wolfgram, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Van Holten absent.  Motion passed.

9.  FUture agenda items and announcements.  None.

10. ADJOURN.  Motion:  Moved by Kent, seconded by Forman to adjourn.  Motion passed unanimously.  Time of adjournment was approximately 7:45 pm.

Attest:

Morton Hansen

Clerk/Treasurer