The Meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, November 8, 2005. It was noted
that the meeting had been announced and a notice posted at City Hall.
Roll call was taken, with the following members present: Mayor Jim
Bialecki, Ald. Mike Giese, Ald. Diane Oldani Wulf, Ald. Jim Olson, Ald. Kim
Smith, and Ald. Bill Leathen. Ald. Gary Gonczy was excused absent. Also present
were: City Clerk Cari Burmaster, Financial Services Director Fred Buehler, City
Attorney Gerard O’Flaherty, Human Resources Specialist Liz Green, Land Use
& Development Director Jason Gilman, and Public Works Director Ron Lund.
Item 2 - Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was declared.
Item 3 – Amend and Approval of minutes from previous meeting.
It was noted that the minutes of the previous meeting should be amended
as follows: Line 8: add: Financial
Services Director Fred Buehler present. Line 1260: delete Ald. Gonczy and add
“On voice vote, motion carried.”
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by
Ald. Leathen, to approve the minutes from the previous meeting as amended,
printed and on file in the City Clerk’s Office. On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 4 - PUBLIC INPUT: (limited to 3 minutes/individual)
Mayor Bialecki called three times for anyone wishing to address the
Common Council. Hearing none, Mayor
Bialecki continued on with the agenda.
Item 5 - REPORT FROM THE MAYOR.
A.
Award from
CVMIC.
Human Resources Specialist Liz Green reported that every other year – in
odd-numbered years – the City undergoes a risk management assessment. The
assessment was last performed in July 2005.
Liz explained that the risk management assessment is a tool that the City
can use for improvement. The City is rated on different practices to minimize
loss with respect to insurance and the products provided by CVMIC.
Liz reported that the City of Onalaska has received an award in 2005 for
improving over its 2003 score. Liz noted that the City has improved at each of
the four risk assessments performed.
Liz reported that the City received the Silver Award, which is one step
higher than received in the past (bronze).
Liz said, “This represents a lot of hard work that department heads in a
lot of areas put in with improving policies and procedures to make us minimize
our loss and our risk. It reflects well on the City”.
B.
Resolution 32-2005 – Urban Forestry Grant Program.
WHEREAS, the City of Onalaska is interested in planning or
developing urban forestry management activities as described in the Wisconsin
Urban Forestry grant application; and
WHEREAS, financial aid is required to carry out the project;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Onalaska shall budget a
sum sufficient to complete the entire project; and
HEREBY AUTHORIZES the Land use & Development Director to act on
behalf of the City of Onalaska to submit an application to the State of
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources for any financial aid that may be
available; sign documents; and take necessary actions to undertake, direct, and
complete the approved project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT the City of Onalaska will comply with
State and Federal rules for the programs; may perform force account work; will
provide or be responsible for 100% of updating plans or ongoing operations and
will obtain for the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approval
in writing before any changes are made in the proposed project.
Dated this ___ day of November, 2005
CITY OF ONALASKA
BY:
______________________________
James S. Bialecki, Mayor
______________________________
Caroline Burmaster, City Clerk
Passed:
Approved:
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Leathen, to approve Resolution 32-2005.
Under discussion, Mayor Bialecki asked if there were sufficient funds
budgeted for participation in the program. Land Use & Development Director
Jason Gilman responded, “Yes we do, Your Honor. Every year the Department of
Natural Resources evaluates what we use our urban forestry money for and
they’ve found us to be in compliance every year”.
On roll call vote: Ald. Wulf – aye; Ald. Olson – aye; Ald. Giese – aye;
Ald. Leathen – aye; Ald. Smith – aye.
Resolution passes.
C.
Leaf Collection Extension.
Jason requested authorization to extend the Leaf Collection Program for a
period of time not to exceed two weeks.
Jason reported that a number of residents have called his department
regarding the significant number of leaves still on the trees.
Jason reported that last year at this time there had been discussion
regarding whether or not the program had been started too early in the
season. Jason reported that this year
he drove through the City during the first week of the program to determine if
the program had been started too early.
Jason said, “My conclusion is that we didn’t. There were a lot of leaves
on the curb the first week we started the program. It’s just one of those
things that from year to year the leaves dropping off the trees varies”.
In response to a question from Mayor Bialecki, Fred reported that there
are sufficient funds to extend the program for an additional two weeks.
Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Leathen, to extend the Leaf
Collection Program for a period of two weeks.
Under discussion, Mayor Bialecki asked what would be the cutoff date for
collection. Jason recommended “playing it by ear” week to week. Jason suggested
that the program would conclude the end of the week of November 18, 2005 or
November 25, 2005 if necessary.
On voice vote, motion carried.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROVAL
AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION FROM THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS/BOARDS:
Item 6 – FINANCE COMMITTEE:
A.
Vouchers.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to approve Vouchers No.
2455 through No. 2667, expended since
the last Common Council meeting of October 11, 2005 in the amount of
$944,902.18. On voice vote, motion
carried.
B.
Scoreboard
agreement at the J. Olson fields with the Onalaska Girls Softball Booster Club.
Ald. Smith noted that the members had been provided with copies of a
letter regarding the scoreboard lease.
Ald. Smith reported that this item comes forward from the Parks &
Recreation Board with a recommendation to approve in spirit. Ald. Smith noted that at the time of the
Parks & Recreation Board meeting, the written agreement had not yet been
drafted. Ald. Smith added that no action had been taken at the Finance &
Personnel Committee meeting as no written agreement had yet been drafted.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Leathen, to approve the written
agreement with the Onalaska Girls Softball Booster Club regarding the
scoreboard at the West Jimmy Olson fields.
Mayor Bialecki asked if legal counsel had reviewed the document. City
Attorney Gerry O’Flaherty stated that the document had been reviewed. Gerry
said, “The format that was used put it in the context of a lease, that fits the
characteristics the best. We’ve reviewed it and helped develop it and I think
it legally adequate”.
Ald. Leathen asked if there were any provisions regarding liability
should, for example, an injury occur through the maintenance of the
scoreboard. Fred reported that it would
be the City’s responsibility to maintain the scoreboard (i.e. changing of light
bulbs) and that any injury would be covered under Workers Compensation.
Ald. Giese noted that copies of the document had been distributed to the
Council members’ mailbox on the date of this Common Council meeting. Ald. Giese
noted that he had not been able to collect his copy until just prior to the
Common Council meeting. Ald. Giese said, “Whenever that happens, it puts any of
the Council members at a disadvantage as to their opportunity to review in any
kind of detail. I’m still trying to figure out at this point who’s the lessor
and who’s the lessee. So, I will in
good faith vote for this, but ask consideration of staff and any consultants
that they get stuff to us in enough time that we can reasonably be expected to
review the material”.
On voice vote, motion carried.
C.
Amendment to the
City’s Section 125 Cafeteria/Flex Plan.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to extend the City’s Section
125 Cafeteria Flex Plan by two and a half months, per the recommendation of the
Plan managers. On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 7 – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:
A.
Safety Programs:
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Wulf, to approve the Powered
Industrial Truck Safety Program. On
voice vote, motion carried.
B.
2005 – 2006
Police Sergeants Contract.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to approve the 2005 – 2006
Police Sergeants Contract. On voice
vote, motion carried.
C.
Human Resources
Specialist.
Ald. Smith noted that this item had not been presented to the Finance
& Personnel Committee.
Ald. Smith stated that it is her understanding that the job description
in the members’ packets is the original version and that copies of an amended
version were distributed to the members’ mailboxes. Liz indicated that is correct.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Wulf, to approve the revised Job
Description for Human Resources Specialist.
Under discussion, Mayor Bialecki reported that the significant change to
the job description is that the Human Resources Specialist would have
responsibilities relating to payroll tasks.
Mayor Bialecki noted that currently most payroll tasks are accomplished
by the City Clerk. The revision to the Human Resources Specialist job
description would provide for a backup in the event of the City Clerk’s
absence.
In response to a question from Ald. Wulf, Fred reported that currently
the Deputy Finance Director does the Community Development Authority
payroll with the City Clerk’s review
and the City Clerk does the City Payroll with the Deputy Finance Director’s
review.
Ald. Giese noted that the City currently is considering a compensation
study, which potentially could result in added, ongoing responsibilities for
the position of Human Resources Specialist.
Ald. Giese suggested that those responsibilities should be added to the
job description.
Liz read from “Essential Duties & Responsibilities” 4) “… Develops
and administers employee compensation program”.
On voice vote, motion carried.
In response to a question from Mayor Bialecki, Liz reported that in March
2003, the Common Council set the salary for Human Resources Specialist at
$28,000 with $1,000 steps at the first and second anniversaries, and Cost of
Living increases.
In response to a question from Ald. Smith, Liz stated that it is her
recollection that the survey average was higher than the City of Onalaska
wage.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to retain the established
wage for Human Resources Specialist, which is $28,000 per year, with $1,000
steps at the first and second anniversaries.
Under discussion, Ald. Giese said, “We’re in an unusual situation where
we have somebody who’s familiar with the market for this type of a
position”. Ald. Giese asked Liz what
she feels the compensation should be.
Liz responded, “I think for the level of experience for this position,
the compensation is fairly in line. It could be a little low, but it’s hard to
say”.
Ald. Wulf noted that the wage and step increase figures stated in the
motion reflects the advertised figures in March 2003. Ald. Wulf asked what is the current wage of the Human Resources
Specialist. Liz reported that the current wage is $31,735.20.
Ald. Wulf asked if it has been the City’s past practice when filling a
vacated position to advertise at the previously established wage, or to
advertise at the wage of the incumbent.
Liz responded, “We’ve done different things depending on the position…
(The) Building & Grounds Superintendent, we didn’t make any changes to
compensation. That was over about a three-year period. Recreation Coordinator,
we brought it up to the new minimum required by law, which ended up being a
minimal increase”.
Ald. Wulf asked Liz if it is her opinion that the City would be able to
“attract people of quality at that starting of $28,000”.
Liz responded, “That’s hard to say, honestly”.
On voice vote, motion carried four to one with Ald. Wulf voting no.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Giese, to post and advertise for the
position of Human Resources Specialist.
Under discussion, Ald. Smith said, “I do think that we need to take the
opportunity whenever a person is voluntarily leaving – or involuntarily leaving
– the service of the City, to evaluate whether we feel the position is vital
and necessary. And in this case, I believe that it is and we should post and
advertise to fill the position. I don’t think the duties can be taken on by any
other member of the staff, or divided up or restructured in any way that would
serve us more efficiently”.
On voice vote, motion carried.
D. Proposal from WPPA (Wisconsin Professional Police Association).
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Leathen, to deny the proposal from
the Wisconsin Professional Police Association.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Fred requested further discussion of Agenda Item 7B. There was no objection.
Fred reported that at the time the 2005 – 2006 Police Sergeants Contract
was considered by the Finance & Personnel Committee, it had not been known
whether or not there was a ratification by the sergeants. Fred reported that
the sergeants have in fact ratified the contract.
Mayor Bialecki recognized Ald. Leathen.
Ald. Leathen said, “There probably is a better time to say this, but I
personally want to thank Liz for the fantastic work she’s done here and I
personally have enjoyed working with her. And I think the City will be hard
pressed to find – I hope we can find – somebody of equal quality. So thank you,
Liz”.
Item 8 - ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE:
A. Approval of Operator’s
Licenses
Name Location Type of Application
Jacqueline M. Deaver The Wharf Renewal
Jodi L. Gibbons Kwik Trip New
Melissa L. Netwal
Lakeview Restaurant
New/Provisional
Motion by Ald. Leathen, second by Ald. Wulf, to approve the Operator’s
Licenses per the memo attached to the agenda of the last Administrative &
Judiciary Committee meeting. On voice
vote, motion carried.
Item - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS:
A. CenturyTel request to bury underground cable on Greens Coulee Road and County Highway OS.
Motion by Ald. Leathen, second by Ald. Giese, to approve the request from CenturyTel to install buried cable on Greens Coulee Road and County Highway OS. On voice vote, motion carried.
B. Final assessment costs – 2005 sidewalk.
Motion by Ald. Leathen, second by Ald. Smith, to approve the Final 2005
Sidewalk Assessment Costs. On voice
vote, motion carried.
C.
Request for access to Theater Road by Mike Hoppens.
Motion by Ald. Leathen, second by Ald. Giese, to approve the request by
Mike Hoppens for access to Theater Road.
Under discussion, Ald. Giese stated that it is his recollection that the
recommendation for approval comes forward from the Board of Public Works with
no restrictions. Ald. Leathen stated
that is correct. Ald. Leathen noted
that none of the other driveways on that road have any restrictions (i.e.
ingress/egress). Ald. Leathen added
that if it is determined that there are concerns with the use of the driveway,
those concerns would be addressed at a later date.
Ald. Giese reported that he had visited the site and had had
conversations with Mr. Hoppens and with Ron Lund. Ald. Giese said, “I think we could do better than this in terms
of placing some kind of restriction without having a adverse impact on the use
of the property. So I’ll be voting no on this motion”.
Mayor Bialecki asked what change would Ald. Giese suggest. Ald. Giese reported that Ron Lund has
offered ideas for change and the developer has indicated which ideas would be
acceptable to him. Ald. Giese said, “I
think that we just need to be more sensitive to the traffic flow out there,
especially as we get into the holiday season, it really does back up”.
Ald. Leathen reported that Ron Lund had suggested that the best solution
was to allow the drive for egress only.
Ald. Leathen said, “That really didn’t meet the needs of Mr. Hoppens
very well. He was planning to use that
as an entrance to this property and not just an exit. And so there really was no common agreement on that. And
considering the fact that we haven’t placed any restrictions on any other
businesses in that regard, why we felt that it was inappropriate to do that at
this time”.
Ald. Smith asked if delay of action on this item would cause hardship to
the developer.
Mayor Bialecki noted that the Board of Public Works already had made its
recommendation on the item and suggested that any changes could be made at the
Common Council level.
Ald. Wulf recalled that the proposed drawing for the driveway had been
presented two months ago to the Board of Public Works and a similar drawing was
presented at the last Board of Public Works meeting. Ald. Wulf asked if there had in fact been any change in the
driveway drawing from one Board of Public Works meeting to the next.
Mayor Bialecki stated that it is his understanding that the item was
deferred for 30 days to allow the members to visit the site.
Ald. Wulf said, “My understanding was that I thought two months ago that
the Board of Public Works was looking for possibly some kind of a change and
that there wasn’t really a change earlier this month. So I’m siding with Mike that I was looking to vote against this
this evening”.
Ald. Smith asked again if delay of action on this item would cause a hardship
to the developer.
Mike Hoppens stated that it would have been preferable to have done the
work in October, due to the effects of weather on pouring concrete and laying
asphalt.
Mayor Bialecki asked if the motion were to fail, would there be an acceptable
alternative.
Mr. Hoppens said, “We proposed early on that it was an ingress only… but
Ron felt it was more beneficial for an exit there…” (remaining comments could
not be heard well enough to be transcribed”.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Wulf, to amend the motion to allow
ingress only. On voice vote, motion
carried to amend.
Mayor Bialecki called for the vote on the motion as amended. On voice vote, motion carried.
D.
Speed reduction on East Main Street between Theater
Road and US Highway 16.
Ald. Leathen reported that at a past Board of Public Works meeting a
request had been received to review the speed on East Main Street between
Theater Road and US Highway 16. That review was performed by the Police
Department. Ald. Leathen reported that
Police Chief Randy Williams issued a report stating that the majority of the
officers felt that a speed reduction is not required on that stretch of East
Main Street.
Motion by Ald. Leathen, second by Ald. Wulf, to deny the request for
speed reduction on East Main Street between Theater Road and US Highway 16.
Under discussion, Mayor Bialecki commended the officers for providing
their recommendation.
In response to a question from Ald. Giese, Jason said, “I concur with
what the police officers said. I think that road can support that kind of speed
limit given the placement of the signal lights. I know there is one entrance,
but that entrance in the future was planned for another signal light and the
City has money set aside from the old TIF District for that. So, at some point
in the future, if that should become a problem, we have a plan in place to deal
with it”.
Ald. Giese said, “It has been brought to our attention the concern for
pedestrian safety and the unusual configuration of the sidewalks relative to
the four lanes of travel at that location. I will vote for this, however I
still am very anxious about the risk we’re placing pedestrians at in that area.
And it seems logical that some sort of traffic calming or modification is going
to be needed in the near future, so we don’t have an unfortunate situation”.
On voice vote, motion carried.
E.
Final assessment costs – 2005 Alley.
Ald. Leathen reported that final alley assessment costs were
$17.65/lineal foot.
Motion by Ald. Leathen, second by Ald. Smith, to approve the Final 2005
Alley Assessment Costs. On voice vote,
motion carried.
F.
Utility approval for proposed cul de sac off Germann
Court.
Motion by Ald. Leathen, second by Ald. Wulf, to approve the Utility Plans
for the proposed cul de sac off Germann Court.
On voice vote, motion carried.
G.
Resolution 33-2005 – 12th Avenue South Extension to
Medary Lane.
A RESOLUTION DEDICATING LAND TO THE
STATE OF WISCONSIN TO FACILITATE THE EXTENTION OF 12TH AVENUE FOR
THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING ACCESS TO THE CITY OF ONALASKA
WHEREAS, the
State of Wisconsin desire to extend and improve 12th Avenue south in
Onalaska, Wisconsin.
WHEREAS, the
City of Onalaska desires to cooperate with extension by transferring land
necessary for such extension in the State of Wisconsin.
NOW, THEREFORE BE
I FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Onalaska hereby dedicates the following
real property to the State of Wisconsin to facilitate the 12th
Avenue South Extension:
Part
of the Northeast ¼ of the Southwest ¼ and the Southeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼,
all in Section 15, Town 16 North, Range 7 West, in the City of Onalaska and the
City of La Crosse, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, further described as:
Commencing
at a concrete monument with brass cap at the Southwest corner of aforesaid
Section 15; thence North 00˚02’23” East along he west line of the
Southwest ¼ of Section 15, 2632.84 feet to the West ¼ corner of Section 15;
thence North 00˚02’23” East along the west line of the Northwest ¼ of
Section 15, 39.88 feet; thence North 88˚11’07” East, 1021.22 feet to the
beginning of a 3819.72 foot curve to the right; thence easterly, 578.61 feet
along the arc said curve (the chord bears South 87˚28’31” East, 578.05
feet) to the easterly right-of-way line of STH 16 and the point of beginning;
thence North 12˚11’00” East along said easterly line, 110.46 feet; thence
South 81˚37’13” East, 187.39 feet to the southwesterly right-of-way line
of Medary Lane and a point on a non-tangent curve to the left having a radius
of 422.88 feet; thence southeasterly along said right-of-way line, 359.27 feet
along the arc said curve (the chord bears South 55˚58’21” East, 348.56
feet); thence North 89˚52’57” West, 73.06 feet; thence North
79˚14’26” West, 129.87 feet; thence South 26˚07’50” West 179.16 feet;
thence South 51˚06’03” West, 186.98 feet; thence South 81˚06’07”
West, 159.25 feet to the aforesaid easterly right-of-way line of STH 16; thence
North 12˚11’00” East along said easterly line, 401.94 feet to the point of
beginning.
This
parcel contains 2.90 acres, more or less.
Dated
this ___ day of ___________, 2005
CITY OF ONALASKA
BY:
______________________________
James S. Bialecki, Mayor
______________________________
Caroline Burmaster, City Clerk
Motion by Ald. Leathen,
second by Ald. Wulf, to approve Resolution
33-2005. On roll call vote: Ald.
Smith – aye; Ald. Leathen – aye; Ald. Olson – aye; Ald. Giese – aye; Ald. Wulf
– aye. Motion carried.
H.
Consideration of
vacation of 17th Avenue South right-of-way at Onalaska Care Center.
Motion by Ald. Leathen, second by Ald. Smith, to approve the vacation of
the 17th Avenue South Right-of-way at the Onalaska Care Center. On
voice vote, motion carried.
I. La Crosse County proposal requesting funds for improvements at intersection of Krause Road, County Road “S”, and Hauser Road/Moos Road.
Ald. Leathen reported that the County has requested that the City pay
$25,000 towards a project on Hauser Road (land), and additional for
improvements.
Motion by Ald. Leathen, second by Ald. Smith, to deny the proposal from
La Crosse County requesting funds for improvements at the intersection of
Krause Road, County Road “S” and Hauser Road/Moos Road. On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 10 - PLAN COMMISSION:
A. Regarding a Conditional Use Permit application filed by Dick Rogers, Cingular Collocation, 100 West Henry Clay Stree, Whitefish Bay, WI 53217. For an antenna on the existing telecommunication tower (flag pole) located at 255 Riders Club Road (Parcel #18-2096-50).
1.
CUP Fee of $150.00.
2.
Owner shall provide
City with a photo and drawings of proposed equipment on both flagpole and
proposed shelter.
3.
All equipment shall
be fully screened from view.
4.
All lighting shall
be shielded down.
5.
Architecture for
building shall match existing.
6.
Flagpole dimensions
shall not change.
7.
Owner shall abide
by all conditions of the original Conditional Use Permit for flagpole.
8.
Site Plan Permit
required for equipment building.
9.
Owner/developer
must pay all fees and have all plans reviewed and approved by the City prior to
obtaining a building permit.
Owner/developer must have all conditions satisfied and improvements
installed per approved plans prior to the issuance of occupancy permit.
10.
Owner/developer
must notify the City prior to any utility connection to public utilities.
11.
All conditions run
with the land and are binding upon the original developer and all heirs,
successors, and assigns. The sale or
transfer of all or any portion of the property does not relieve the original
developer from payment of any fees imposed or from meeting any other
conditions.
12.
Any omissions of
any conditions not listed in the Plan Commission Minutes shall not release the
developer/property owner from abiding by the City’s Subdivision Ordinance and
Zoning Code requirements.
Ald. Giese reported that at the
Plan Commission meeting, the applicant had requested withdrawal of the item.
B. Regarding a Conditional Use Permit application filed by Jim Weinmann, N4556 Puls Road, Shiocton, WI 54170 for a new light pole and telecommunication antenna and ground equipment at 9348 State Highway 16 (Ciatti’s) for US Cellular (Parcel #18-3530-10).
1.
CUP Fee of $150.00.
2.
All equipment shall
be shielded from view.
3.
Architecture at
ground structure shall match Ciatti’s.
All equipment; cable trays, cable, etc. shall be screened from view by
public.
4.
All lighting shall
be shielded down.
5.
Site Plan Permit
required for accessory structure.
6.
Light pole color
and fixtures shall match existing. Luminaries shall be placed at same mounting
height as existing lights.
7.
Height and diameter
maximums shall be limited to the approved quantities by the City.
8.
Exterior storage is
prohibited.
9.
Waive PCID
amendment.
10.
Owner/developer
must pay all fees and have all plans reviewed and approved by the City prior to
obtaining a building permit.
Owner/developer must have all conditions satisfied and improvements
installed per approved plans prior to the issuance of occupancy permit.
11.
Owner/developer
must notify the City prior to any utility connection to public utilities.
12.
All conditions run
with the land and are binding upon the original developer and all heirs,
successors, and assigns. The sale or
transfer of all or any portion of the property does not relieve the original
developer from payment of any fees imposed or from meeting any other
conditions.
13.
Any omissions of
any conditions not listed in the Plan Commission Minutes shall not release the
developer/property owner from abiding by the City’s Subdivision Ordinance and
Zoning Code requirements.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Leathen, to approve with 13
conditions the Conditional Use Permit application filed by Jim Weinmann, for a
new light pole and telecommunication antenna and ground equipment at 9348 State
Highway 16 (Ciatti’s) for US Cellular.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Ald. Giese referred back to Agenda Item 9A and reported that the Plan
Commission has recommended that the item should be sent back to subcommittee
for consideration of the wording of the ordinance as it relates to stealth
poles and collocation.
Ald. Giese explained that in this case, the current owner of the pole has
reserved the second highest of three antenna positions, and the question arose
at Plan Commission as to whether the ordinance were adequate to address such
situations.
C. Annexation request filed by John Towner for the property located at N4608 French Road and a portion of French Road .85 acres (Parcel #s 9-15-7 & 9-15-8).
1.
ACT 317 Fees due.
2.
Park Fee of
$1,120.00 x 2 = $2,240.00.
3.
Storm Sewer Fee –
waived due to developer installing storm sewer.
4.
Sanitary Sewer Fee
of $662.00 per acre x .85 = $562.70.
5.
Topo Fee of $10.00
per acre x .85 = $8.50.
6.
Owner shall inform
Town of improvements/connection to Town road.
7.
Owner/developer
must pay all fees and have all plans reviewed and approved by the City prior to
obtaining a building permit.
Owner/developer must have all conditions satisfied and improvements
installed per approved plans prior to the issuance of occupancy permit.
8.
Owner/developer
must notify the City prior to any utility connection to public utilities.
9.
All conditions run
with the land and are binding upon the original developer and all heirs,
successors, and assigns. The sale or
transfer of all or any portion of the property does not relieve the original
developer from payment of any fees imposed or from meeting any other
conditions.
10.
Any omissions of
any conditions not listed in the Plan Commission Minutes shall not release the
developer/property owner from abiding by the City’s Subdivision Ordinance and
Zoning Code requirements.
11.
Owner shall leave
no remnant of land along south and east of property. Map to show full
annexation abutting City’s corporate limits.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Leathen, to approve with eleven
conditions the annexation request filed by John Towner for the property located
at N4608 French Road and a portion of French Road, consisting of .85
acres. On voice vote, motion carried.
D. Consideration
of a policy for street signage needed for new developments.
Ald. Giese reported that at the Plan Commission a motion
had been made to draft an ordinance regarding a policy for street signage
needed for new developments. That motion was withdrawn and no further action
was taken.
E. Consideration
of performance bonds for erosion control damage to public/private property if
measures fail.
Ald. Giese reported that no action had been taken on this
item by the Plan Commission. The
consensus of the Plan Commission members was that a draft document should be
presented to the Plan Commission for consideration at the December 2005
meeting.
F. Unified
Development Code – Charrette Results for Downtown Area Form Districts.
Jason reported that the City Planning Department held a
Design Charrette (a condensed public design forum). There were 16 participants from the downtown neighborhoods and
business area. Jason reported that the
results of the charrette are available at cityofonalaska.com Jason noted that
the results include a PowerPoint presentation of the visual preference survey.
Jason said, “What we were really trying to extract is how
people prefer development to occur in our downtown and downtown neighborhoods
because those areas are traditionally built differently than new
developments. And this will help us
draft, ultimately, the Form District portion of the new Unified Development
Code, which we’re working on now”.
Jason invited the members to contact him with any
questions.
G. Consideration
of a PUD Amendment for an increased front yard setback for Nathan Hills Estates
filed by Mike Hoppens.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Wulf, to approve the Planned Unit
Development amendment filed by Mike Hoppens for an increased front yard setback
for Nation Hills Estates. On voice
vote, motion carried.
Item 11 - JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:
A. Ordinance No. 1238-2005 –
to amend Section 8-4-3(b)(c) of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Onalaska
relating to purchase of cemetery lots and grave openings (Third and Final
Reading).
Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Smith, to give Ordinance No. 1238-2005 its Third and Final Reading. On voice vote,
motion carried.
B. Ordinance No. 1240-2005 – to rezone the property located in Section
11, Township 16, Range 7, in the City of Onalaska, La Crosse County, Wisconsin
from R-1 Single-family Residential to R-4 Multi-family (Third and Final
Reading).
Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Smith, to give Ordinance No. 1240-2005 its Third and Final Reading. On voice vote,
motion carried.
C. Ordinance No. 1241-2005 – to rezone the property located in Section
8, Township 16, Range 7, in the City of Onalaska, La Crosse County, Wisconsin
from B-1 Neighborhood Business District to B-2 Community Business District
(Third and Final Reading).
Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Smith, to give Ordinance No. 1241-2005 its Third and Final Reading. On voice vote,
motion carried.
D. Ordinance No. 1242-2005 – to rezone property located in Section 9,
Township 16, Range 7, in the City of Onalaska, La Crosse County, Wisconsin from
M-1 Light Industrial to B-2 Community Business District (Third and Final
Reading).
Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Leathen, to give Ordinance No. 1242-2005 its Third and Final Reading. On voice vote, motion carried.
E. Ordinance No. 1243-2005 – to amend Section 10-1-37(f)(4)-(10) of
the Code of Ordinances of the City of Onalaska relating to parking (First and
Second Reading).
Ald. Wulf reported that there had been discussion regarding this item at
the Administrative & Judiciary Committee and the recommendation was to
suspend the rules on ordinances that would result in the installation of signs
so that the signs might be installed before the ground freezes.
Ald. Wulf asked if it would be appropriate to suspend the rules to give
Ordinances 1243-, 1244-, 1245-, and 1247-2005 their First, Second and Third
Readings at once. City Attorney Gerry
O’Flaherty stated that would be appropriate.
Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Giese to suspend the rules to give Ordinance No. 1243-2005; Ordinance No. 1244-2005;
Ordinance No. 1245-2005; and Ordinance
No. 1247-2005 their First, Second and Third Readings. On voice vote, motion
carried.