CITY OF WATERLOO COUNCIL MINUTES

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

Thursday, April 5, 2007

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 – Perry, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent with Pieck absent and one vacancy. Others present – Mayor Klug, Lucy Klug, Bill Springer, Bill Dovi, Gene Weihert, Police Chief Tim Thomas, Casey Behrend, Linda Norton, Steve Tully, Patricia Streich, Katie Linder of the Courier, Becky Thielke of the Watertown Daily Times, Videographer Gerald Baumann, and Clerk/Treasurer Hansen.

2.  APPROVAL OF THE MARCH 15, 2007 COUNCIL MINUTES AND MARCH 1, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING MINUTES.  Motion:  Moved by Kent, seconded by Van Holten to approve the March 15, 2007 Council minutes amended to note that the motion for item 4(b)(3) should read “should not exceed…” not “may not exceed…” Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent and one vacancy.  Motion passed.  Motion:  Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Kent to table the March 1, 2007 Council Public Hearing minutes.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent and one vacancy.  Motion passed.

3.  CITIZEN INPUT.  Casey Behrend of Lincoln Street presented a letter regarding removal of trees next to his property.  He stated that he was concerned about the process for the removal of the mature trees.  He asked that the Council review the process for tree removal, that new trees be planted, that cleaner fill dirt be put in place and that the area be seeded.  Alderman Kent asked that the Clerk/Treasurer produce a cost estimate for tree replacement, and that the item be placed on the next Council agenda.

4.  MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS

     a. Notices of Published Notices - (1) Rescheduled Vote Testing (2) Liquor & Malt Beverages License                             Applications Deadline.  Noted.

     b.  MATC – Board Appointments.  Noted.

5.  COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS RECOMMENDATIONS

     a.  Finance, Insurance & Personnel Committee

1. Transfer Of Accounting Functions From Fire Department To Clerk/Treasurer’s Office (tabled from              January 18, 2007).  Discussion:  Alderman Kent summarized a Public Safety Committee discussion on the topic stating that Fire Chief Butzine said the Fire Department is looking at a proposal establishing formal status for the Fire Department as a city department.  Motion:  Moved by Forman seconded by Perry to table this item to May 3, 2007. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent and one vacancy.  Motion passed.

2.  Ordinance #2007-10 Establishing Formal Capital Improvement Policies For The City Of Waterloo.  Motion:  Moved by Forman, seconded by Perry to adopt Ordinance #2007-10 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent and one vacancy.  Motion passed.

     b.  Plan Commission

1. Approval Of Certified Survey Map – 114 N. Monroe Street.   Discussion:  Forman raised questions about the easement in the alleyway that encroaches upon the City’s existing building.  Motion:  Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Hennessy to table approval of the Certified Survey until further research is completed regarding the easements. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent and one vacancy.  Motion passed.

6.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS.  None.

7.  NEW BUSINESS

a.  Appointment To Fill The Council Vacancy Of Ward 2 Alderperson Position Created By The Resignation Of        Charles Wolfgram, Vacancy Effective March 18, 2007.  Discussion:  Hansen noted that Chris Abel has wished to attend, but due to short notice given by the Clerk/Treasurer, was unable to attend.  Kent asked the candidates in attendance to introduce themselves and to offer their three priorities.  Bill Springer stated rate of taxes, road conditions and controlling the growth of housing as priorities.  Bill Dovi noted constituent concerns such as potholes, street trees and city services as a concern along with setting up a business incubator and redevelopment issues.  Council members spoke favorably of Abel, Springer and Dovi.  Motion: Moved by Hennessy, seconded by Forman to appoint Bill Springer to fill the vacancy of Alderperson Charles Wolfgram. Roll Call Vote: Perry, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman, and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent and one vacancy.  Motion passed.

b.  Resolution #2007-19 Petition For County Highway Aid.  Motion:  Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Forman to approve Resolution #2007-19 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent and one vacancy.  Motion passed.

c.   Ordinance Change Recommendations As Referred To The Council In Resolution #2006-32 [§4 Common Council. (§30-5G and  §30-4D(3) – Necessary Number Of Votes For Council Passage].  Discussion:  The Council discussed at length the merits of the two conflicting paragraphs.  Motion: Moved by Kent, seconded by Hennessy to direct the drafting of an ordinance to change 30-5(G) Deliberations, to consist of the first sentence only, removing the requirement that a majority vote of all members of the Council be necessary for passage of an ordinance, resolution or appointment.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent and one vacancy.  Motion passed.

d.  Resolution #2007-20 Authorizing An Application For State Aid From The Wisconsin Department Of Natural  Resources – Stewardship Fund - Aid For The Acquisition And Development Of Local Parks For A                       Maunesha Pedestrian Bridge And Improvements To Youker Park.  Motion:  Moved by Van Holten, seconded        by Forman to approve Resolution #2007-20 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Van Holten, Hennessy,           Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent and one vacancy.  Motion passed.

e.  Transfer Of Class B Beer And Class B Liquor Licenses From Audrey Rosseter (Deceased), Audrey’s Place, 137 North Monroe Street, To The Personal Representative Per Wisconsin State Statutes §125.04(12)(b).              Discussion: Hansen stated a recommendation to approve contingent upon the individual receiving the necessary training for an individual receiving a liquor license. Kent and Van Holten objected to the recommendation stating that Mr. Stolen would not be serving in the establishment and that a special administrator has a limited role with the estate.  Motion:  Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Hennessy to approve the transfer of the Class B Beer and Class B Liquor License from Audrey Rosseter (Deceased), Audrey’s Place to the Terrence R. Stolen, Special Administrator for the estate of Audrey Rosseter.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – Perry with Pieck absent and one vacancy.  Motion passed.

8.  FUture agenda items and announcements (Taken out of order.)

       a.  Comprehensive Planning Committee – “Waterloo’s Future” Open House, April 12, 2007, 6:30 p.m. – 9:00                  p.m. Karl Junginger Library.  Noted. 

b.   Mayor Klug stated that with the election complete, this would be his last meeting.  He thanked those he appointed and served with in his role as Mayor.

7.  NEW BUSINESS (continued)

f.  Proposed Purchase of 1.16 Acres Of Land From McKay Nursery For Storm Water Improvements As Part Of The Knowlton Street Phase 3 Improvements.   Motion:  Moved by Van Holten, second by Kent to convene in closed session to address the matter of a land purchase from McKay Nursery 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.”  Upon ending the closed session, the Council reconvened in open session.  Motion:  Moved by Van Holten, second by Forman to approve the purchase of 1.16 acres of land from McKay Nursery for storm water improvements as part of the Knowlton Street Phase 3 project contingent upon the seller agreeing to deed additional right-of-way along Knowlton Street and agreeing to a memorandum of understanding on the relocation of the Welcome to Waterloo sign. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Perry, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Pieck absent and one vacancy.  Motion passed.

9.  ADJOURN.  Motion:  Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Kent to adjourn.  Motion passed unanimously.  Time of          adjournment was approximately 8:45 pm.

Attest:

Morton Hansen

Clerk/Treasurer