The Meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2006.  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. Gary Gonczy, Ald. Jim Olson, Ald. Kim Smith and Ald. Bill Leathen.  Also present: City Clerk Cari Burmaster, Financial Services Director Fred Buehler, 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.

 

The following corrections to the minutes of the previous meeting were noted: Line 173 should read “$1,125.63” instead of “41,125.63”; and Line 918 should read: contract with “HSR” instead of “S.E.H.”.

 

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Wulf, 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 3 - PUBLIC INPUT:  (limited to 3 minutes/individual)

 

Mayor Bialecki turned the agenda item over to anyone wishing to provide input.

 

George Osterhout, 289 Walnut Drive, Onalaska, addressed the Common Council.  Mr. Osterhout said, “I’m here tonight to address the item on the Planning Commission portion of the meeting for the sports bar. I’ve been to some of the Planning Commission meetings and subcommittee and spoke there.

“I am not real thrilled with the idea of that going in over there on Highway 16. I live in the group of homes across the highway. There’s 16 homes in there. More than half of the people that are in there have lived there in excess of 30 years so you can guess that most of them are not as young as I am.

“We have a hard time now getting out on the highway because of the amount of traffic and that. You put a large number of cars that’s going to go to this type of business with the ingestion of alcohol and one thing and another I think we’re looking for trouble out there.’

“It’s just not the kind of business we have out there now. I think in order to develop the residential area out there you would be making a mistake to do this because it’s going to get harder and harder to get out on that highway. And to have a large business like this with the problems that sometimes these businesses bring would kind of slow up the development of the homes in the area.

“We’ve only got a couple lots left in the business park there. And the businesses that are out there now are great businesses. I don’t think we have any major complaints with anything they do over there and we’d like to see that stay the way it is and not get the kind of problems that a really active bar like a sports bar would bring to the area…

“I think I’ve expressed myself at all the meetings that I’ve talked at. I’ve talked to each of the aldermen and the mayor. I’m speaking for a lot of the older residents who can’t get out after dark. They have trouble walking and missing the cracks in the sidewalks, some of them…

“I did bring in a number of letters, which were copied and should have been distributed to all of you that people that were in opposition to this. I think there was five or six letters there.

“Thank you very much for listening”.

 

Mayor Bialecki called again for anyone wishing to address the Common Council.

           

Brad Johnson, 5110 Grandwood Place, La Crosse. Mr. Johnson said, “I’m the owner of the land right next to the proposed sports bar. As the land currently is, I’m the only business that would be currently affected by it.

            “I share George’s opinions on the traffic problems. They’ve talked about a light up the right. Realistically I’m hearing that at the best point it would be five years down the road. That’s four and a half, five, years of accidents and people being injured.

            “The secondary issue is parking. If you go by most any restaurant in and around our city, La Crosse, overflow parking is a problem. And, when it’s a shared lot in a strip mall or an open commercial area it’s not as big of a problem. In this area where it’s independent businesses, overflow becomes much more of a problem. The last thing that I want to do is to have a nuisance business next to me where I’m towing vehicles for my customers that aren’t going to have places to park.

“Features Restaurant in West Salem has approximately – talking to the owner – 7,100 square feet. They have 140 parking spaces on site, 20 on their frontage road, and they lease an additional 30 from a bank. Ciatti’s Restaurant, which is 4,700 square feet, they pay CAM, Common Area Maintenance, for the mall area there on 135 spots. The size of this proposed place at 16,000 square feet, with a proposed parking spots, if it is successful, would create a nightmare. If it’s not a successful business, it won’t be a problem. But, I think everyone that opens a business hopes it will be successful. And to be able to operate and make that large of a building cash flow, you’ve got to be turning people and there’s got to be a lot of people coming through there.

“Onalaska has done a good job of growth. They haven’t pushed the envelope. They haven’t gotten to the point where they’re accepting anything and everything for businesses. And, in this case I hope that they take those different opinions and consider it.

“It may not fill up within six months or a year, but within a short period of time that corridor will be full, and I hope it’s with businesses that are appropriate for the area.

“Thank you”.

 

Mayor Bialecki called again for anyone wishing to address the Common Council.

 

 Tony Torgerud, 517 14th Avenue North, Onalaska. Mr. Torgerud said, “My family is obviously looking to put this restaurant together, and entertainment complex.

“(The) size of it, as we’ve all heard, I relatively large, but it’s because of the entertainment aspect that’s inside of it – it’s required. We’re looking at multiple stock car simulators and golf and hockey, basketball, baseball-type simulators inside this facility, which take up a lot of square feet, and some party rooms, which require a decent amount of square feet. So, the actual restaurant size, or capacity, is shrunk down by – I guess the actual restaurant size is around 6,000 square feet, instead of 16,000. So, it’s not a whole lot bigger necessarily than Features inside of it, except for the fact that it has some extra rooms off to the sides of it and holding on to the entertainment aspect of it to give a family entertainment venue, which this area really needs. There is just nothing here for families to go out and do, enjoy. It’s not going to be a place that’s catering to drunken brawls. That’s not what we’re building. You don’t build a $2 million building to house something that’s going to create all kinds of havoc for the neighborhood. That’s not what the goal is.

“We want to have a successful business on a platform that is family oriented. I come from a family of nine kids and nothing is more important to our family than family. So, we want to cater to business professionals and families and make a place that they can go outside of Chuck E. Cheese”.

 

Mayor Bialecki called twice more for anyone wishing to address the Common Council. Hearing none, Mayor Bialecki continued on with the printed agenda.

 

Item 4 - REPORT FROM THE MAYOR.

 

A.     Appointment to the Library Commission – Tom Smith, 1502 East Avenue North.

 

Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Olson, to accept the Mayor’s recommendation to appoint Tom Smith to the Library Commission. On voice vote, motion carried.

 

B.     Update on Onalaska/La Crosse Joint Cooperative Commission.

 

Mayor Bialecki reported that the group met in January. Officials from West Salem and Holmen were in attendance. It was agreed that the group would meet again in April 2006 to consider Metro Policing. 

 

Mayor Bialecki reported that the Joint Cooperative Commission would meet on Thursday, March 30, 2006 at the La Crosse City Hall for the purpose of reevaluating the agreement with the Industrial Park, and also to discuss the Water Service Area agreement.

 

Mayor Bialecki noted that the La Crosse City Hall would prepare the meeting agenda. Mayor Bialecki stated that he would copy the Common Council members on that agenda.

 

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROVAL AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION FROM THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS/BOARDS:

 

Noting that John and Sophia Staut were in attendance at this meeting with an interest in Agenda Item 15B, and noting that Mr. & Mrs. Staut had another meeting to attend, Mayor Bialecki recommended addressing that item next. There was no objection.

 

Item 15 – TOURISM COMMISSION:

 

B  - Advertising/Marketing opportunity – mayor.tv.com.

 

Mayor Bialecki noted that John & Sophia Staut were representing Centering Onalaska. Mayor Bialecki reported that mayor.tv.com is offering a promotional opportunity to the City that would be at no cost to taxpayers.

 

Mayor Bialecki reported that part of the mayor.tv.com opportunity is a banner program. Mayor Bialecki noted the Centering Onalaska currently is working on a banner program.  Mayor Bialecki said, “I just want to make sure that if we move forward, we’re not colliding with your group’s efforts”.

 

Mayor Bialecki recognized Land Use & Development Director Jason Gilman. 

 

Jason explained that those in attendance would view a presentation from the mayor.tv.com server. Mayor.tv.com provides video productions that promote economic development. The videos would be linked from the City’s website, but run off of the mayor.tv.com server. 

 

Jason presented an example video from Neenah, Wisconsin.

 

Jason reported that the productions are paid for by banners that are sponsored by businesses.  The business has a small space at the bottom of each banner.  Mayor.tv.com enters into an agreement with participating communities that addresses the number of banners and the placement of the banners.

 

Mayor Bialecki reported that this item had been presented to the Tourism Commission and comes forward without recommendation pending consideration by Centering Onalaska.

 

In response to a question from Ald. Giese, Jason reported that the banners are not Internet banner ads, but rather physical banners that are hung from the light poles within the community.

 

Mayor Bialecki noted that businesses that sponsor the banners also are included on the corresponding city’s website. 

 

In response to a question from Ald. Gonczy, Jason reported that mayor.tv.com would not change the City’s website, but would include a link to the mayor.tv.com site.

 

In response to a question from Ald. Gonczy, Mayor Bialecki reported that mayor.tv.com handles the banner sales. 

 

In response to a question from Ald. Gonczy, Mayor Bialecki reported that mayor.tv.com does not require a retainer and if no banners are sold, there still would be no cost to the City.

 

In response to a question from Ald. Giese, Mayor Bialecki reported that the banners would be installed on City light poles at no cost to the City.

 

Mayor Bialecki reported that the City of La Crosse plans to contract with mayor.tv.com

 

Mayor Bialecki recognized John Staut, President Centering Onalaska.

 

Mr. Staut said, “The brief (video) that we saw here certainly fits into our mission, which is to promote and build pride and participation in the City. It seems like there’s an advantage here, that we have another avenue to promote Onalaska.

“The nature of the banners, I’m not sure, we have been instrumental for the last eight years or so providing the banners. Raising the funds for those is not exactly fun, but it’s part of what we do. And, we try and make our banners unique to the area. 

“Joyce Diveley couldn’t be here tonight, but she said she did go to the website and took a look at the offerings. We’d like to participate at least in the decision-making process to pursue that. Her terms were, ‘The banners seemed a little plain-o, compared to some of the stuff that we’ve been putting up seasonally’. That’s not an objection because we always need to look at alternatives for doing what we’re trying to do. This seems like a viable alternative to accomplish several things. So, we would at least support moving forward to look into whatever commitments we would make as an organization or as a city and go from there.

“We’re not objecting to anything. It just seems to be another avenue that we can use to promote our city”.

 

In response to a question from Ald. Gonczy, Jason stated that it is his understanding that the City would have rights of final approval on all video and web content and banners.

 

Jason reported that the mayor.tv.com web address is www .elocallink.com

 

In response to a question from Ald. Gonczy, Jason stated that he has not checked on which Google page the link would appear.

 

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Giese, to move forward with the mayor.tv.com program proposal, contingent upon a final plan being approved by the Common Council, with the understanding that participation in the program will be at no cost to the City of Onalaska, and with the understanding that Centering Onalaska shall be involved in the process. On voice vote, motion carried.

 

Item 6 – FINANCE COMMITTEE:

 

A.     Resolution 16-2006 – Resolution Authorizing the Sale of $3,105,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds.

 

Ald. Smith recognized Mark Slesar of Robert W. Baird.

 

 Mr. Slesar referred to copies of the Financing Summary for the bonds addressed in Agenda Items 6A and 6B.

 

Mr. Slesar noted that the Water Bonds (Agenda Item 6B) originally were approved for $3,650,000 but because of lower interest rates, the actual bond amount would be $3,640,000.

 

Mr. Slesar said, “The good news is, the financing results were better than what we had previously shown you by a lot”.

 

Mr. Slesar reviewed the report:

-         The competitive bids were taken at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 14, 2006.

-         Griffen, Kubick, Stephens & Thompson won the bid with a bid of 4.12% overall interest rate.

-         General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds:

-         Average coupon = 4.14% (versus 4.59% originally estimated).

-         Annual Debt Service average = $232,000 (versus $245,000 originally estimated).

-         Total Debt Service will be approximately $170,000 less than originally estimated.

-         Water & Sewer System:

-         Underlying rating of A-3

-         $10,000 less than originally shown

-         Annual Debt Service: originally shown at $307,000; actual approximately $292,000

-         Total Debt Service will be approximately $436,000 lower than originally shown.

-         Average Coupon = 4.47% (originally shown at 5.2%)

-         MMD Pricing Comparison:

-         Negotiated Sale on Water Revenue Bonds

-         MMD Index = Daily Index for Fixed Rate Bonds

-         Baird vs. AAA column = deviation from the MMD scale (shows Baird is competive.

 

Mayor Bialecki noted that the debt retirement is based on a 3.5% growth rate for the City.  Approximately 5% growth is anticipated for 2006. 

 

Jason noted that a 3% growth rate has been the average over the past 20 years.

 

-         Moody’s Report:

-         General Obligation Bonds = rated A-1 with a positive outlook.

-         Water Revenue Bond = rated A-3.  Revenue bonds typically are two grades below the General Obligation Bonds rating.

 

Ald. Giese asked how the A-1 and A-3 ratings for the City of Onalaska compare to other comparable cities in the State of Wisconsin.

 

Mr. Slesar responded, “Very favorable and Moody’s has maintained the positive outlook. We were hoping we would get upgraded. It didn’t happen this time. Hopefully it will happen next time”.

 

Mayor Bialecki said, “In our conversations with Moody’s in the follow up and of course with Brad Viegut, Moody’s is not changing anything in the State of Wisconsin because of present conditions in Madison with freezes and the unknown future. I think that has influenced that a lot because we were looking to get upgraded this year”.

 

Mr. Slesar stated that is correct. 

 

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to approve Resolution 15-2006.  On roll call vote: Ald. Leathen – aye; Ald. Wulf – aye; Ald. Gonczy – aye; Ald. Giese – aye; Ald. Smith – aye, Ald. Olson – aye.  Resolution passed.

 

B.     Resolution 16-2006 – Resolution Authorizing the Issuance and Sale of $3,650,000 Water System and Sewerage Revenue Bonds of the City of Onalaska, La Crosse County, Wisconsin, and Providing for the Payment of the Bonds and Other Details with respect to the Bonds.

 

Ald. Smith noted that since the publication of this agenda, the issuance amount has been revised to $3,640,000.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Leathen, to approve Resolution 16-2006.  On roll call vote: Ald. Olson – aye; Ald. Giese – aye; Ald. Smith – aye; Ald. Leathen – aye; Ald. Wulf – aye; Ald. Gonczy – aye.  Resolution passed.

 

C.     Vouchers.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Wulf, to approve Vouchers No. 446  through No. 646, expended since the last Common Council meeting of  in the amount of $1,092,571.82.  On voice vote, motion carried.

 

D.   Resolution No. 14-2006 – supporting agreements between the City of Onalaska and the State of Wisconsin State Elections Board regarding purchase of handicapped accessible voting equipment.

 

RESOLUTION 14-2006

SUPPORTING AGREEMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF ONALASKA AND THE STATE OF WISCONSIN STATE ELECTIONS BOARD REGARDING PURCHASE OF HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBLE VOTING EQUIPMENT

 

            WHEREAS, the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) requires that every voting system used in a federal election be accessible for individuals with disabilities, including non-visual accessibility for the blind and visually impaired, in a manner that provides the same opportunity for access and participation (including privacy and independence) as for other voters through the use of at least one direct recording electronic voting system or other voting system equipped for individuals with disabilities at each polling place; and

 

            WHEREAS, funds have been allocated to the State of Wisconsin to assist municipalities with the HAA requirement to provide one accessible voting system per polling place; and

 

            WHEREAS, the State Elections Board must approve any voting system used in the State of Wisconsin; and

 

            WHEREAS, it is in the City’s best interest to purchase a system that is compatible with existing voting equipment; and

 

            WHEREAS, the AutoMark ballot marker by Election Systems & Software is the only approved system that is compatible with existing voting equipment used in the City of Onalaska.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Onalaska that the City Clerk and Finance Director are authorized to take any and all steps necessary to acquire the AutoMark voting system and associated equipment, training and services from Elections Systems & Software in the amount of $12,005.

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Mayor and the City Clerk are authorized to apply for voting equipment funding and execute any documents in connection therewith, including certification that the polling places are fully accessible based upon the Wisconsin State Election Board’s Polling Place Accessibility Survey.

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that subject to approval by the State Elections Board, the expected grant of $6,000 per polling place totaling $12,000 be returned to the City of Onalaska and appropriated to the property account for reimbursement.

 

Dated this ____ day of March, 2006

 

                                                                                    CITY OF ONALASKA

 

                                                                                    BY:              ­­­­­______________________________

                                                                                                James S. Bialecki, Mayor

 

                                                                                                ______________________________

                                                                                                Caroline Burmaster, City Clerk

 

Passed:

Approved:

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Gonczy, to approve Resolution 14-2006.  On roll call vote: Ald. Smith – aye; Ald. Gonczy – aye; Ald. Wulf – aye; Ald. Olson – aye; Ald. Giese – aye; Ald. Leathen – aye. Resolution passed.

 

E.  Grant application submittal to State Election Board for Automark Voting System.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to approve the grant application to the State Election Board for the AutoMark Voting System.  On voice vote, motion carried.

 

F.  Purchase of Automark Voting System from Election Systems and software in the amount of $12,005.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Leathen, to approve the purchase of an AutoMark Voting System from Election Systems and software in the amount of $12,005.  On voice vote, motion carried.

 

G.  Approval to pursue the following federal/state grants for 2006.

 

1.      Homeland Security Grant: March – May.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Gonczy, to approve the application for the Homeland Security grant.  On voice vote, motion carried.

 

2.      Fire Grant Act: April.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Gonczy, to approve the application for the Fire Grant Act grant. On voice vote, motion carried.

 

3.      Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant: June.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Leathen, to approve the application for the Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) grant. On voice vote, motion carried.

 

4.      Fire Prevention Grant: October.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to approve the application for the Fire Prevention grant. On voice vote, motion carried.

 

H.  Disposition recommendation for used firefighting helmets.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Giese, to approve distribution of used fire-fighting helmets per the recommendation of Fire Chief Paul Menches.  On voice vote, motion carried.

 

I.   Recommendation to accept 2005 Fire Prevention Grant for $7,783.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Leathen, to accept the 2005 Fire Prevention Grant in the amount of $7,483.  On voice vote, motion carried.

 

J.  General Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 40 investment disclosure: City of Onalaska Investment Policy.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Gonczy, to approve the General Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 40 Investment Disclosure: City of Onalaska Investment Policy. On voice vote, motion carried.

 

K.  Modification to pay scales to be compliant with Wisconsin’s minimum wage rates.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Leathen, to approve modification of pay scales to be compliant with Wisconsin’s minimum wage rates. On voice vote, motion carried.

 

L.  Review/modify lease agreement for Onalaska Tourism Department to locate at 1101 Main Street.

 

Ald. Smith noted that this item was forwarded from the subcommittee without recommendation as work still was being done on the lease.

 

Financial Services Director Fred Buehler reported that he, the City Attorney, and Realtor Nancy Gerard recently held a conference call regarding the lease. Fred referred to an agenda attachment which is a revised copy of the lease.

 

Fred reviewed the revisions:

-         Clarification on Line 1 (responsibilities relating to the building vestibule and parking area).

-         4C)  Option for rent increase

-         5) Clarification regarding pro-rata share of utilities.

-         Address corrected

 

Fred reported that Nancy Gerard has indicated that she is comfortable with the changes.  Fred added that Excel Energy would allocate the utility charges.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to approve the lease agreement for the Onalaska Tourism Department to locate at 1101 Main Street.

 

Under discussion, Mayor Bialecki noted that though this item came forward without recommendation, it was thoroughly considered by the members of the Tourism Commission. Mayor Bialecki added that this item had to be completed by March 2006.

 

In response to a question from Ald. Giese, Fred reported that the space contains 2,200 square feet.  In response to a question from Ald. Giese, Sean reported that the cost to include the Tourism Center’s name on the sign would be borne by the City. Sean added that the exact cost has not been discussed.  It was noted that this is not a custom sign, but rather one that letters can be added to.

 

On voice vote, motion carried five to one with Ald. Giese voting no.

 

M. Purchase soccer goals from designated fund balance dollars in the amount of $8,454.00

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to approve the purchase of soccer goals from Designated Fund Balance dollars in the amount of $8,454.00.  On voice vote, motion carried.

 

N.    Municipal Court software with Tyler Technologies contract.

 

Ald. Smith reported that this item comes forward from the subcommittee without recommendation as some items in the contract had to be resolved. 

 

Fred reported that he and Sean have exchanged email correspondence with a representative of Tyler Technologies.  The contract now has been revised to the Attorney’s satisfaction.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Leathen, to approve the contract with Tyler Technologies for Municipal Court software.

 

Under discussion, Ald. Gonczy asked if it were correct that the contract revisions had to do with confidentiality.  Fred stated that is correct.  Fred added that Sean had drafted language regarding confidentiality, which Tyler Technologies intends to use in its future contracts.

 

On voice vote, motion carried.

 

Item 7 – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:

 

A.  Out-of-State Travel Requests.

 

1.      Assistant Fire Chief/Inspector Troy Gudie to attend National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland from July 10-12, 2006.

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to approve the out-of-state travel request for Assistant Fire Chief/Inspector Troy Gudie to attend the National Fire Academy in Emmitsburg, Maryland from July 10 – 12, 2006, at a cost not to exceed $223.20. On voice vote, motion carried.

 

B.  Approval of Gundersen Lutheran Occupational Health Services agreement (through December 31, 2006).

 

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Giese, to approve the approval of the Gundersen Lutheran Occupational Health Services agreement through December 31, 2007(if that termination date is possible). 

 

Under discussion, Ald. Wulf noted that the contract originally was to have run through December 31, 2006, but the Finance & Personnel Committee recommended extending the contract to December 31, 2007 if agreeable to Gundersen Lutheran.  Ald. Wulf asked what is the status.  Fred reported that Bruce Viale of Gundersen Lutheran was “very comfortable with the fact that he would keep the rates the same through 2007”.

 

In response to a question from Ald. Wulf, Fred stated that it is his understanding that Franciscan Skemp did not return the request for information from Human Resources Specialist Elsa Ness.

 

On voice vote, motion carried.

 

Noting that there were several in attendance with an interest in Plan Commission agenda items, Mayor Bialecki recommended dealing with those items next. There was no objection.

 

Item 11 - PLAN COMMISSION:

 

A.   Regarding a Conditional Use Permit application filed by Jeff and Martha Oswalt, 41- Country Club Lane, Onalaska for the purpose of a pizza restaurant at 1438 Main Street, Onalaska (Parcel #18-1026-0).

 

1.                  Conditional Use Permit Fee of $150.00.

 

2.                  Owner shall disclose the maximum number of employees expected at any one time at the proposed restaurant.

 

3.                  All signs require separate permits.

 

4.                  Owner shall assess and insure refuse area can accommodate new business.

 

5.                  Owner shall disclose any proposed exterior improvements for new business.

 

6.                  Owner shall disclose hours of operation.

 

7.                  Owner shall disclose number and type of delivery vehicles if applicable.

 

8.                  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.

 

9.                  Owner/developer must notify the City prior to any utility connection to public utilities.

 

10.              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.

 

11.              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. Wulf, to table the item. On voice vote, motion carried.

 

B.  Regarding a Conditional Use Permit application filed by Dianne and Robert Campbell for Judith Fox, 3501 County State Highway 35, Onalaska, for the purpose of a beauty salon, coffee shop and sports card establishment at 644 2nd Avenue North, Onalaska (Parcel #18-835-0).

 

1.                  Conditional Use Permit Fee of $150.00.

 

2.                  Owner shall disclose number of employees.

 

3.                  All signs require separate permits.

 

4.                  Owner shall disclose any plans for exterior improvements.

 

5.                  Owner shall disclose hours of operation.

 

6.                  Owner shall abide by all applicable codes if parking area is paved.

 

7.                  Proof of adequate parking required. 1.5 stalls per 2 employees required.

 

8.                  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.

 

9.                  Owner/developer must notify the City prior to any utility connection to public utilities.

 

10.              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.

 

11.              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 eleven conditions the Conditional Use Permit application filed by Dianne and Robert Campbell for Judith Fox, Onalaska, for the purpose of a beauty salon, coffee shop and sports card establishment at 644 2nd Avenue North, Onalaska.

 

Under discussion, Fred requesting Common Council consideration of money owed the City by the applicant.

 

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Giese, to amend the original motion to make approval contingent upon all outstanding bills owed to the City being satisfied. On voice vote, motion carried to amend.

 

Mayor Bialecki called for the vote on the motion as amended. On voice vote, motion carried.

 

C. Regarding a Conditional Use Permit application filed by Christ Is Lord Free Lutheran Church, 1269 County Highway PH, for the purpose of constructing a 6,900 square foot addition and additional alterations to the existing facility at 1269 County Highway PH (Parcel #18-3577-5).

 

1.                  Conditional Use Permit Fee of $150.00.

 

2.                  Site Plan Permit required.

 

3.                  Owner shall submit a detailed drainage plan for site with emphasis on storm water. Owner shall submit calculations and details prior to building permit issuance.

 

4.                  Owner shall provide City with a complete list of areas for new addition.

 

5.                  All lighting shall be shielded down.

 

6.                  All outstanding code compliance issues shall be brought into conformance with existing codes.

 

7.                  Parking lot shall be paved and striped prior to occupancy.

 

8.                  All signs require separate permits.

 

9.                  Exterior mechanical units shall be screened with landscaping.

 

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. Smith, to approve with 13 conditions the Conditional Use Permit application filed by Christ Is Lord Free Lutheran Church, for the purpose of constructing a 6,900 square foot addition and additional alterations to the existing facility at 1269 County Highway PH. On voice vote, motion carried.

 

D.  Regarding a Rezoning request application filed by Elmwood Partners Limited Partnership, 2700 National Drive, Suite 103, Onalaska, requesting rezoning from R-1 to R-2-3 (PUD) for outlots 2, 3, and 4 of Block 4 of the proposed plat of the Meier Farm Addition IV (Parcel #18-4520-0).

 

1.                  PUD Fee of $700.00.

 

2.                  Development Fees per Preliminary Plat approval dated 4/23/02.

 

3.                  Owner shall submit a general development plan and narrative for proposed development including a statement regarding the economics of the project and details regarding the proposed covenants and administration of said covenants.