CITY OF WATERLOO COUNCIL MINUTES

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

Thursday, February 1, 2007

 

1.  CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.  Mayor Edward Klug called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at approximately 7:05 p.m.  Alderpersons present – Perry, Wolfgram, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent with Putzke absent.   Others present – Mayor Klug, Katie Linder of the Courier, Becky Thielke of the Watertown Daily Times, Police Chief Thomas, Videographer Gerald Baumann, Mike Holzhueter, Public Works Director Gary Yerges and Clerk/Treasurer Hansen.

 

2.  APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 18, 2007 COUNCIL MINUTES.  Motion:  Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Kent     to approve the minutes as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Wolfgram, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – None with Putzke absent.  Motion passed.

 

3.  CITIZEN INPUT.  None.

 

4.  MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS

a.      Notices of Published Notices - (1) Voting By Absentee Ballot In The February 20, 2007 Spring Primary Election; (2) Public Test Of Voting Equipment.   Noted.

 

b.      Letter from Dale Neupert, Waterloo Town Chairperson.  Noted.

 

c.       Garman Master Plan From The County Parks Department.  Noted.

 

5.  COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS RECOMMENDATIONS

     a.  Community Development Committee

Ordinance #2007-02 Clarifying The Municipal Code As To The Hours City Parks Are Open.  Discussion:  Kent noted that the Firemen’s Park signs show that park closing at 10:30 p.m.  Perry noted that this applies to all parks including Firemen’s park.  Motion:  Moved by Kent, seconded by Van Holten to adopt Ordinance #2007-02 amended to substitute 10:30 p.m. for 10:00 as a closing time. Roll Call Vote: Perry, Wolfgram, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – None with Putzke absent.  Motion passed.

 

     b.  Finance, Insurance & Personnel Committee

1.  Resolution #2007-08 Amending The 2006 Budget. 

2.  Resolution #2007-09 Amending the 2006 Public Works Budget.  Motion:  Moved by Forman, seconded by Perry to adopt both Resolution #2007-08 and #2007-09 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Perry, Wolfgram, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – None with Putzke absent.  Motion passed.

 

     c.   Public Works and Property Committee

1.  Knowlton Phase 3 – Sidewalk Funding And Location Requirements.  Discussion:  Wolfgram stated that a change from the plan as presented by Kunkel Engineering regarding sidewalks was recommended by the Public Works and Property Committee.  Van Holten referenced the project map describing the committee recommendation as a reduction in length of sidewalk.  Wolfgram stated that the committee recommended that special assessments would be used for sidewalks for this project.  Hennessy recommended not specially assessing the Spoehr property.  Forman questioned why sidewalks on the north side of Knowlton would not be put in now.  Wolfgram replied that there would be limited public benefit.  Wolfgram stated that when the south side of Knowlton is developed sidewalks would be required.  Perry asked if the sidewalk ending at Fox Lane would be squared out with a ramp?  Van Holten stated yes.  Kent noted that a two-step process for acquiring additional right-of-way should be employed for land acquisition.  Motion:  Moved by Wolfgram, seconded by Van Holten to direct Kunkel Engineering to modify the project design as follow: (a) incorporate eight foot tree lawns and four foot sidewalks into the design, (b) run sidewalk from the north corner of the Knowlton/McKay Way intersection west to the first entry point to Trek’s parking lot, (c) run sidewalk from the south side of the Knowlton/McKay Way intersection west to Fox Lane.  The motion further states that it is the intent of Council to finance the installation of sidewalks for this project through a Special Assessment benefiting the immediate property owners -- specifically stating that Mr. Spoehr’s property would be assessed.  Roll Call Vote: Perry, Wolfgram, Van Holten, Hennessy and Kent. Noes – Forman with Putzke absent.  Motion passed.

           

6.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS

a.  Addendum To Agreement For Shared-Ride Taxi Service With Brown Cab Services Inc.  Discussion:  Hansen noted that Pat McGinty of Brown Cab had submitted a revised addendum calculating the management fee reimbursement based on the contract rate ($5,000) rather than the new rate ($10,000) offered to the new service provider.  Wolfgram expressed frustration with the new management fee amount.  Motion:  Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Hennessy to approve the revised addendum to the Agreement for Shared-Ride Taxi Service. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Wolfgram, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – None with Putzke absent.  Motion passed.

 

7.  NEW BUSINESS.  None.

 

8.  FUture agenda items and announcements.  ## Mayor Klug reviewed the ordinance for snow removal and stated that residents need to shovel their walks.  ## Wolfgram noted that residents are to clear out areas around fire hydrants.  ## Van Holten stated that the Skateboard Subcommittee has scheduled a concert with two bands at the Mode Theater for February 3rd.  The event is to raise funds for a skateboard park.  He also said Ducks Unlimited would be assisting with a brat sale February 23rd. 

 

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

 

Attest:

 

 

 

Morton Hansen

Clerk/Treasurer