CITY OF WATERLOO COUNCIL MINUTES

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

Thursday, September 20, 2007

1.       CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.   Council President Van Holten called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at approximately 7:05 p.m.  Alderpersons present – Pieck, Perry, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent with Mayor Thompson and Springer absent. Others present – Chief Tim Thomas, Katya Szabados of the Courier, Tammy Krueger of the Watertown Daily Times, John Spies, Adam Jeschke, Van Stenberg, Mike Sand, Phil Cossen from Ehlers & Associates, Bill Dovi, Cecilia Wiltzius, Brent Kinney, Rick & Alice Filter, Bob Rehm and Clerk/Treasurer Hansen. 

2.       APPROVAL OF THE SEPTEMBER 6, 2007 MEETING MINUTES.  Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Kent to approve the September 6, 2007 meeting minutes as presented.  Voice Vote: Motion passed.

3.       CITIZEN INPUT.  Mike Sand, the president of Waterloo Youth Sports Organization raised concerns about the creation of a municipal park manager position.  He said the job description merits more review.  He said that he would bring up the issue to the Youth Sports Organization at its next meeting.  

4.       MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS

a.      Notice Of Published Notices: (1) Public Hearing For Land Use Rezoning: 169 & 173 N. Monroe St.   Noted.

b.      Invitation: WPPI Orientation Tuesday, October 2, 2007 – 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.  Noted.

c.      Waterloo Hosting WPPI Executive Committee Meeting: Dinner Oct. 17th, Meeting Oct. 18^th.  Noted.

5.       COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS RECOMMENDATIONS

a.      Public Safety & Health Committee

                                                              i.      Ordinance #2007-18 An Ordinance Revising Outdated Code Provisions Relating To Public Safety And Health.  Motion:   Moved by Hennessy, seconded by Perry to adopt Ordinance #2007-18 as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Springer and Mayor Thompson absent and Van Holten serving as presiding officer.  Motion carried.

                                                            ii.      Notification Of Hiring Of A Part-Time Officer As Allowed Under §62.09(8)(d) Wis. Stat.   Discussion:  Chief Thomas distributed background documents on Sarah Thomford and Kyle Virchow.  It was noted that the hires were being made and the update was for informational purposes only.  No Action Taken. 

b.      Plan Commission

                                                              i.      Consideration Of Adoption Of A Territory & Project Plan Amendment To Tax Incremental District No. 1.  Discussion:  Phil Cossen reviewed the proposed territory and project plan amendment and distributed a resolution directly related to the agenda item.  Cossen noted that the amendment identified funding for Community Development Authority in the project plan.  He reviewed meetings that had taken place leading up to this agenda item.  Perry asked if Briess looked at more environmentally friendly ways of dealing with waste?  Hansen replied that Briess had reviewed using a digester for waste but had determined that it was not cost effective. Kent noted that the resolution before the body could be labeled 53, the next in the sequence. Motion:  Moved by Forman, seconded by Pieck to approve the adoption of a Territory & Project Plan Amendment to Tax Incremental District No. 1 as presented, and to adopt the resolution headed: “A Resolution Amending, Describing and Making Certain Findings For Approving A Project Plan Amendment And Amended Boundaries For Tax Incremental District No. 1, City of Waterloo Wisconsin” as presented by Phil Cossen of Ehlers and Associates, with the said resolution being numbers #2007-53.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Springer and Mayor Thompson absent and Van Holten serving as presiding officer.  Motion carried.    

c.      Community Development Community

                                                              i.      Resolution #2007-51 Acceptance Of State Aid, Approval Of A Development Agreement And Associated Contract Approvals In Support Of Briess Malt & Ingredients Company.   Motion:   Moved by Kent, seconded by Forman to approve the adoption of Resolution #2007-51 as presented, directing Clerk/Treasurer to proceed with the project contingent upon aid being awarded by the Department of Commerce. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Springer and Mayor Thompson absent and Van Holten serving as presiding officer.  Motion carried.

6.       UNFINISHED BUSINESS.  None.

7.       NEW BUSINESS

a.      Lowkin LLC, 688 West Madison Street, Brent L. Kinney, Agent, 4660 Baxter Road, Cottage Grove

                                                              i.      Consideration Of The Granting Of A “Class A” Beer License

                                                            ii.      Consideration Of The Granting Of A Soda Water License For The Period Ending June 30, 2008

                                                          iii.      Consideration Of The Granting Of A Cigarette And Tobacco Products Retail

     Discussion:  Hansen noted and apologized for omitting the agent portion of the application request for Brent Kinney on the agenda.  Mr. Kinney addressed questions related to the food service he would provide at his future business location.  Motion:   Moved by Perry, seconded by Kent to table the licenses for Lowkin, LLC, 688 W. Madison Street until October 4, 2007.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Springer and Mayor Thompson absent and Van Holten serving as presiding officer.  Motion carried.

b.      Renewal Of The Shared-Ride Taxi Service For 2008.  Discussion:  Pieck commented that he was supportive of fewer cars and more children walking or riding to school.  Perry stated that the service was an amenity for the elderly.  Kent noted that the management fee was a major increase in program cost.  Kent raised the issue of having the City serve as the service provider and asked the Clerk/Treasurer to research the matter.  Motion:   Moved by Kent, seconded by Perry to table the matter to October 4, 2007 with the Clerk/Treasurer being directed to investigate the option of the City taking over the service.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Springer and Mayor Thompson absent and Van Holten serving as presiding officer.  Motion carried. 

c.      Collection Of Impact Fees For The Waterloo Historical Society.  Discussion:  Hansen provided background saying that because the Historical Society was adding a service (sanitary) it would be required to pay the impact fee amount.  Alice Filter brought forward new information stating that an existing service did exist, was found, but had not been active.  The Council members asked that Filter confirm the information with the Clerk/Treasurer.  No Action Taken.

d.      Mayoral Appointments Requiring Council Confirmation

                                                              i.      Waterloo Water & Light Commission - Raymond Robertson 440 Leschinger Street, For A Five-Year Term Expiring In 2012.  Motion:   Moved by Perry, seconded by Pieck to approve the Mayoral Appointment of Raymond Robertson to the Waterloo Water & Light Commission.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Springer and Mayor Thompson absent and Van Holten serving as presiding officer.  Motion carried. 

                                                            ii.      Plan Commission – Adam Jeschke 448 Knowlton Street, Filling The Vacancy Created By The Resignation Of Don Bonack, For A Term Expiring In 2010.  Motion:   Moved by Perry, seconded by Pieck to approve the Mayoral Appointment of Adam Jeschke to fill the vacancy resignation of Donald Bonack on the Plan Commission.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Springer and Mayor Thompson absent and Van Holten serving as presiding officer.  Motion carried. 

e.      Resolution #2007-52 An Easement Agreement With The Property Owner At 127 East Madison Street.   Discussion:  Hansen noted that this item originated from an earlier Public Works Committee meeting.  Van Stenberg stated his understanding that the agreement was for an access easement consisting of the sidewalk area from the front of the Food Pantry door.  Forman stated a recollection different that described by Stenberg.  Forman stated that he would follow-up with Stenberg on the matter.  Motion:   Moved by Forman, seconded by Pieck to table Resolution #2007-52 until October 4, 2007.  Voice Vote:  Motion carried.  

8.       REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS

a.      Reports Of The Clerk/Treasurer

                                                              i.      Approval Of Payroll For August 2007 - $61,619.48.  Motion:   Moved by Perry, seconded by Pieck to approve the payroll for August 2007 as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Springer and Mayor Thompson absent and Van Holten serving as presiding officer.  Motion carried.

                                                            ii.      Approval Of Pay Vouchers From August 17, 2007 to September 20, 2007.  Motion:   Moved by Perry, seconded by Pieck to approve the pay vouchers as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Springer and Mayor Thompson absent and Van Holten serving as presiding officer.  Motion carried.

                                                          iii.      Approval Of Treasurer & Budget Reports For August 2007.  Motion:   Moved by Pieck, seconded by Perry to approve the Treasurer & Budget Reports for August 2007 as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Springer and Mayor Thompson absent and Van Holten serving as presiding officer.  Motion carried.

b.      Report, Waterloo Active Fire Department For August 2007.  Noted.

c.      Report, Building Inspector - Building, Plumbing, And Electrical Permits For August 2007.  Noted.

d.      Report, Public Works Director Gary Yerges For August 2007.  Noted.

e.      Report, Police Chief Timothy Thomas For August 2007.  Noted.

f.        Report, Library Director Cecilia Wiltzius For August 2007.  Cecilia Wiltzius noted that library usage had increased.  Kent asked if the number of workstations would be increased.

g.      Report, Waterloo Water & Light Commission For September 5, 2007.  Noted.

9.       FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS.  ## Bob Rehm arrived late to the meeting and asked for a moment to update the Council on his issues of seating capacity and a liquor licenses for his proposed restaurant.  He distributed a handout.  He stated that given the size of the building and the general standards for occupancy, he might meet the 300 seat capacity figure.  He stated that parking could be treated as a separate issue.

10.   ADJOURN.   Motion:  Moved by Forman, seconded by Pieck to adjourn.  Motion passed unanimously.  Time of adjournment was approximately 8:35 p.m.

   Attest:

        Morton Hansen                                                                                        

       Clerk/Treasurer