The Meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 9, 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, Ald. Clarence Stellner, City Clerk Cari Burmaster, Financial Services Director Fred Buehler, and City Engineer Jarrod Holter. Land Use Development Director Jason Gilman was absent and excused.

Item 2 - Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was declared.

Item 3 - Approval of minutes from previous meeting.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Gonczy, to approve the minutes from the previous meeting as 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 turned the agenda item over to anyone wishing to provide input..

Charlie Handy, Planner for La Crosse County, issued an invitation to all City of Onalaska Committee Members and staff interested in coming to the 4th Annual La Crosse County Collaboration Conference, on Tuesday, May 23, 2006, starting at 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with an option of lunch from 11:45 to 1:00 p.m. The 4^th Annual Conference has been organized with nationally renowned keynote speaker, David Rusk, who used to be the Mayor of Albuquerque, and a New Mexico legislator, and now is a nationally and internationally renowned speaker on Regional Collaboration and Governments. If any questions, please call Charlie Handy. Charlie ended requesting a place to post the poster on bulletin board, etc. to market this conference for others.

Claude Krawczyk - Attorney with O'Neil, Cannon, Holmen, DeJong in Milwaukee, representing Cingular Wireless, referring to Item 10(a) on the agenda. Mr. Krawczyk indicated that Cingular Wireless had applied for a Conditional Use permit to build a stealth facility at the reservoir site on Sand Lake Road. We met earlier today with Jarrod Holter and provided him with a revised site plan, and indicated that Cingular has some flexibility regarding the height of this structure. Attorney Krawczyk addressed the members to ask the council to either reverse the decision of the plan commission which was to deny the permit, or at least send it back to the plan commission for reconsideration based on the information that has been made available and the occurrences since the April 25 meeting.

Item 5 - REPORT FROM THE MAYOR.

A. Proclamation for Peace Officers' Memorial Day - May 15, 2006, and National Police Week May 14-21, 2006.

PROCLAMATION

Peace Officers’ Memorial Day - May 15, 2006

and

National Police Week - May 14 - 21, 2006

WHEREAS, The Congress and President of the United States have designated May 15 as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day, and the week in which May 15 falls as National Police Week; and

WHEREAS, the members of the law enforcement agency of the City of Onalaska play an essential role in safeguarding the rights and freedoms of the City of Onalaska; and

WHEREAS, it is important that all citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of their law enforcement agency, and that members of our law enforcement agency recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property, by protecting them against violence and disorder, and by protecting the innocent against deception and the weak against oppression; and

WHEREAS, the men and women of the law enforcement agency of the City of Onalaska unceasingly provide a vital public service;

NOW THEREFORE, I, James S. Bialecki, Mayor of the City of Onalaska, Wisconsin, call upon all citizens of the City of Onalaska and upon all patriotic, civic and education organizations to observe the week of May 14 - 21, 2006, as Police Week with appropriate ceremonies and observances in which all of our people may join in commemorating law enforcement officers, past and present, who, by their faithful and loyal devotion to their responsibilities, have rendered a dedicated service to their communities and, in so doing, have established for themselves an enviable and enduring reputation for preserving the rights and security of all citizens.

I further call upon all citizens of the City of Onalaska to observe Monday, May 15, 2006, as Peace Officers’ Memorial Day in honor of those law enforcement officers who, through their courageous deeds, have made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their community or have become disabled in the performance of duty, and let us recognize and pay respect to the survivors of our fallen heroes.

In witness thereof, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of the City of Onalaska to be affixed.

_________________________________________

James S. Bialecki, Mayor

City of Onalaska

Seal:

Attest: _________________________________________

Caroline Burmaster, City Clerk

B. Update on Omni Expansion:

The Omni Center has reported:

· They are on track with their campaign and they intend on concluding that about mid May. Committee members would like to proceed on with the objectives that were stated nearly a month ago, to have, about mid June, a marketing plan established for the Omni Center, the City, and the Tourism Department.

· Secondly, they have a business plan for a completed Omni Center.

· Thirdly, to consider completion of the expansion of the building with what we have.

C. Update on United States Hockey League (USHL).

The group has asked that we might want to have a session with Mervis Industries to talk about the possibility of having the U.S. Hockey League Team in Onalaska. John Mervis has suggested two possible dates: May 31 and June 2. There will be a joint Common Council and Community Development Authority meeting scheduled for Friday, June 2, at 1:00, in the council chambers to receive a formal presentation.

Mayor Bialecki introduced and welcomed Chris Lau, Student of Public Administration, from Winona State University.

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

Item 6 – FINANCE COMMITTEE:

A. Vouchers.

The following is a list of monies:

Vouchers 873 through Voucher 1101, expended since the last Common Council meeting of April 11, 2006, the total is $1,623,139.10. Please note that Voucher No. 1100 for $550,000 is for the State Trust Fund Loan and Voucher 1101 for $98,280.36 is the remaining balance for the purchase of the waterfront property. The total is $648,280.36.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to approve Vouchers No. 873 through No. 1101, expended since the last Common Council meeting of April 11, 2006, in the amount of $1,623,139.10. On voice vote, motion carried.

B. Transcription Services for 2006-2007.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation from Fred Buehler and Cari Burmaster, to approve the hiring of Theresa Nau for transcription services for 2006-2007.

Under discussion, Fred indicated the prior existing contract was $.13 per line with a minimum fee of $15 versus $.08 per line with a minimum fee of $20. In response to questions, Fred and Cari reported that last year the contract was $.12 with the understanding that it would raise to $.14 in 2007. As it is broken down into various categories, it would be difficult to come up with the annual amount for last year.

In response to question from Ald. Wulf regarding supplying the transcription machine for the transcriptionist, Fred indicated that at the current time the City of Onalaska is providing the machine because that is how the transcriptionist bid it. City staff are presently looking at digital transcription where the City of Onalaska would convert to digital, send transcription via e-mail, she would be able to see it on her computer, and then just transcribe from there, so it's going to save and the City probably won't even have to have a dictation machine out there at all.

On voice vote, motion carried.

C. La Crosse County requesting a contribution to a collaboration conference - May 23, 2006.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to deny the request for a contribution.

Under discussion was that another municipality donated $250, but the City is looking at the necessity of paying to attend the conference also.

In response to the concern was that the lack of information was the main reason for denying the request, Ald. Smith, indicated she recommended denying the request pending more information at which time we would be willing to reconsider the request for the contribution. But at the point of discussion, and to this point, the city is not quite sure what the requested money was going to be used for or why we should feel obligated to donate it.

On voice vote, motion carried.

D. Disposal of a 1994 Utility 1/2 Ton Pick Up Truck #201 with 124,000 miles to Holmen Auction.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, to dispose of the pick up truck.

On voice vote, motion carried.

E. Weights and Measures contract for 7-1-2006 through 6-30-2007 (increase of $800).

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Wulf, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, to approve the contract for 2006 through 2007.

On voice vote, motion carried.

F. Memorandum of Understanding with La Crosse County and City of Onalaska for the Bear Cat Vehicle.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, to accept the memorandum of understanding with La Crosse County and the City of Onalaska for the Bear Cat vehicle.

On voice vote, motion carried.

G. Emergency Operations Plan Draft.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Gonczy, to take the Emergency Operations Plan Draft under review for 30 days at the request of the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief requested that everyone verify that they have received this document and will take it up for further discussion.

On voice vote, motion carried.

H. Pre-Sort Mail System.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee, to continue with the current system for mail sorting.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item 7 – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:

A. Out-of-state Travel Requests.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Personnel Committee, to approve the out-of-state travel requests for Officer Troy Miller and Terry Lund to attend the GREAT Regional Conference in LaQuinta, California, from July 25 to July 28, 2006. This travel would occur at no net cost to the City.

Under discussion, no overtime will be required for scheduling of officers to replace the officers not present.

On voice vote, motion carried.

B. Performance Based Pay Evaluation Form.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Personnel Committee, to accept the performance based pay evaluation form.

On voice vote, motion carried.

C. Recreation Supervisor.

1. Approval of Sabbatical Leave

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Personnel Committee, to approve the sabbatical leave for the Recreation Supervisor.

On voice vote, motion carried.

2. Limited full-time employee during Sabbatical Leave.

Ald. Smith turned the item over to Dan.

Dan reported that it comes to approximately $19,100 as a salary for an individual to come and work for the City in a limited term situation for 42 weeks, which is 10 ½ months.

In response to question from Ald. Stellner, Dan indicated that we are looking for someone with a degree in Recreation management and who has experience in programming. This person would be making lower than our present Recreation Coordinator but would receive benefits of health and insurance.

In response to question from Ald. Giese, Dan reported that the agreement would be fixed term, limited to the 42 weeks that the Recreation Coordinator would be gone

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to proceed with hiring a limited, full time employee for 42 weeks at a salary range of $19,100, and to proceed with posting and advertising the position.

In response to questions from Ald. Giese, Fred reported that pursuant to the way the law reads in the Wisconsin Retirement System, you are not allowed to hire a limited-term employee without benefits, and then begin the employee’s benefits after hiring him as a permanent-term employee unless his job description is changing of significant value.

Under discussion , Fred also indicated that there would be a 90-day evaluation period, where the City would wait on benefits before they would pay them. Fred reported the threshold is $23,660 on a non-union position. You cannot hire a salaried exempt employee less than $23,660, so when we said $19,100, is at the annual rate of $23,660.

On voice vote, motion carried.

3. Compensation for Recreation Coordinator during Sabbatical Leave.

Recommendation from Dan that the City of Onalaska give an added compensation to the limited-term employee (interim Recreation Coordinator) in the amount of $200 per month during the ten months the Recreation Supervisor will be gone.

Dan reported this item was added after doing some research on some of the past sabbatical leaves taken in the department in the absence of the director back in 2002. In both of those occasions within the department, they did give some compensation for picking up some of the duties that were part of the responsibility of those individuals. We have an individual in this position that has brought high expectations to our department, and those will continue along with picking up some of the responsibilities of the rec. supervisor. “I believe it’s important that we try to give this individual (the rec. coordinator) some type of compensation because of the additional job responsibilities that are going to be given to this person”.

Under discussion, Ald. Gonczy suggested that in the past the City would not front load extra duties and rather reward at the end with a bonus based on performance. He recommended the supervisors keep track of it and take a look at the high achievers which we did last year and we awarded some bonuses at that time

Ald. Giese concurred with Ald. Gonczy’s recommendations in making the added observation that it really falls upon the department head to coordinate facilitate to augment that and there are better management alternatives than this for meeting the needs.

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Giese to deny the sabbatical compensation payments for the person that is on sabbatical leave.

Motion passes: Four yes, one abstention – Ald. Wulf; one no – Ald. Smith.

D. Fire Chief

1. Accept resignation.

Ald. Smith - It was the recommendation of the personnel committee.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Personnel Committee, to accept the resignation of the Fire Chief.

With regret, the City of Onalaska is accepting the Fire Chief’s resignation. The council members recognized the Chief for his many contributions to the City of Onalaska. He has set the bar high for all department heads and did a great job of organizing. Fire Chief Paul Menches has left the city in a very favorable position for many years to come, and the City of Onalaska appreciates it.

Mayor Bialecki suggested, the rest of us wait at the June Council meeting to conclude, because Paul’s going to be around until the end of June.

On voice vote, motion carried.

2. Salary Range.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Personnel Committee, to set the salary range for the new Fire Chief to be $65,000 to $69,000, annually.

In response to a question from Ald. Giese, Ald. Smith indicated the salary range matches with the compensation study that was just completed.

On voice vote, motion carried.

3. Proposed Time Line for the Replacement of the Chief.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Wulf, to adopt the proposed time line for replacement of the Chief that is included in the packet.

On voice vote, motion carried.

4. Authorization to post and advertise.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Personnel Committee, to proceed with the posting and advertising of the Fire Chief position.

On voice vote, motion carried.

E. Administrative Secretary for the Police Department.

Elsa reported after conferring with Mayor Bialecki and Chief Williams, it was compared to two of the clerical that are in the city clerk’s office. The starting wage was $11.41. After one year, she is moving up to $11.75, two years it will $12.46, and after three years will be $13.21, and also she is receiving the COLA increases that all non-union personnel within the City Hall receive. Currently none of our part-time employees receive COLA increases - they are all on a pay scale.

Mayor Bialecki indicated Elsa did a position review on it and the Chief’s secretary is quite comparable to the office and the front areas confidential clerical workers. It would be appropriate then that their compensation would be equivalent based on the recommendation that is presently being paid in the front office right now with the start of $11.41 and the three steps to follow of; after one year - $11.74, after two years - $12.46, and after three years - $13.21.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to accept the job description as stated in our packet.

Under discussion, Ald. Wulf requested background information since this is the first time she has seen this. Chief Williams indicated that he received the letter of resignation from Rosine Macomber last week. There was not enough time to post it on the F & P Agenda, so he requested that it be added to tonight’s agenda. Her last day of work is this Friday, so it is the recommendation that we start the process to fill this position as soon as possible.

Ald. Giese expressed concern that this position would be consistent with the Confidential Secretary position, with a very specific knowledge and experience. It is Ald. Giese’s position that it may create a burden to try to hire it for the salaries listed above. He recommended that we focus on minimum training experience required (Items H and I) - (H) being knowledge of Wisconsin Statutes and Court decision relative to law enforcement issues, and (I) being knowledge of municipal government structure, rules of conduct, policies, procedures and bargaining unit agreements.

Chief Williams responded that it is helpful when a new secretary comes in, that she is familiar with law enforcement procedures and the way we process paperwork. But that a part-time secretary coming in new may not be able to meet those standards, so there wouldn’t be a problem with eliminating that.

Ald. Giese indicated the amount of importance on filling this position and his reasons are that it would be to the advantage of the city if the paper flow is done in a more efficient manner, and the officer is not sitting as the desk doing these kinds of tasks, then the officers are doing other things which are more basic to their job functions.

Mayor Bialecki and Chief Williams concurred in that the way this paperwork is processed has changed remarkably over the last year, with the Secretary responsibilities having changed to where she has been doing administrative reports for the Chief, the Captains, and any special reports that are needed.

On voice vote, motion carried.

2. Salary Range.

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Smith, with the recommendation to establish a hiring rate of between $10.00 and $12.00, based on experience, and then to refer future compensation and guidelines for other part time employees that we hire back to F & P Committee to determine that.

On voice vote, motion carried.

3. Authorization to post and advertise.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, to proceed with the posting and advertising of the Administrative Secretary position at a salary range of $10 to $12 per hour.

Under discussion, clarification from Ald. Wulf on the time line for working out the guidelines in time for the next F & P Meeting before interviewing and hiring has commenced.

Mayor Bialecki suggested those guidelines could be established later, after the position is filled, but this will be a consistent policy which we will follow with everyone.

Fred requested clarification on the secretary position as a 1040-hour, part time position.

Ald. Smith requested to have it on the agenda for F & P next month.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item 8 - ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE:

Item A - Approval of Operator’s Licenses

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Wulf, to approve operator’s licenses listed on the memorandum dated April 27, 2006, of which there are seven names included in the packets.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item B - Carnival Permit for A & P Enterprise Shows for Sunfish Days - May 25-28, 2006.

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Stellner, to approve the Carnival permit for A & P Enterprise Shows for Sunfish Days on May 25 to May 28, 2006.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item C - Run permit for back road events for Relay Event from La Crosse to St. Paul, MN, August 25-26, 2006.

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Wulf, to approve run permit for back road events for Relay Event from La Crosse to St. Paul, MN, on August 25-26, 2006.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item 9 - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS:

Item A. Regard to 2-hour parking on the west side of 16^th Avenue South from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Wulf, to approve 2-hour parking on the west side of 16^th Avenue South from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Under discussion, there was a request to go to A & J Committee for Ordinance change.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item B. Cost share proposal for County Highway S with La Crosse County.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, to approve cost share proposal for County Highway S with La Crosse County, limited to the section of road from SN to Riders Club Road. The fiscal note is that the cost is at $150,000.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item C. Green Coulee Road signalization and East Main Street right turn lane cost distribution between city, state, and developers.

Ald. Giese questioned the procedure if its best to table refer for 30 days or how to procedurally handle this as this comes forward without a recommendation and there was extensive discussion on the matter.

Jarrod indicated that the City is looking at the traffic assessment district for future. The City was directed to come up with a number of parcels that are presently in Green Coulee and obtain a percentage of the new parcels that would be included in the new development: Presently there are 399 parcels in Green Coulee that have houses on them. The new development comes up to 180 units, about 31% of the total parcels in Green Coulee, or 1/3.

In response to a question from Ald. Gonczy, Jarrod indicated the signal is going to have a city funding of $114,000 - the right turn lane has a city funding of $71,500, this comes to a total of $185,500. If you say that that development is going to increase the traffic by 1/3, and you took that number by 1/3, it would come to $61,833.

In response to a question from Mayor Bialecki, Jarrod answered, “The cost share for the intersection ($114,000), does not include the state’s share which is $104,000. The intersection itself, the signalization of the intersection is going to be a little over $200,000, but the city portion will be $114,000”. Jarrod indicated we will do another traffic count in June to see if we warrant the signals and the council members set the date on that.

Ald. Giese questioned how to procedurally handle this - if we should go after the limited scope or to recommend delaying for a more comprehensive consideration of the issues. Ald Giese said, “We have some firm numbers for a very limited scope of the project, but it may come in where with the development that is taking place in Green Coulee, we’re going to have a broader scope of what we’re doing”.

Jarrod answered that the transportation assessment district is going to be 2 different topics: Does this portion of what the developer’s impacting in the intersection a direct cost benefit of what he could share with that intersection improvements. The transportation assessment district is probably going to be for a larger project due to the cost of implementation and the work that’s going to go into it, probably be looking at the next phase of the Green Coulee intersection design - the one down the road, not signalization.

In response to a question from Ald. Giese, Jarrod indicated that in the June BOPW Meeting, the consultant, Jarrod, and Jason will give a report on their draft study.

In response to a question from Ald. Stellner, Mayor Bialecki indicated the developer will be Savannah Oaks.

Ald. Gonczy questioned if when discussing the traffic assessment district, the process may be lengthy, so does the City want to start this now or wait.

Mayor Bialecki indicated that you might be looking at a 12-month process to get that put in, which is okay, but nonetheless, I think, if all goes well here tonight and at our planning commission, too, the developer is going to get going. Mayor Bialecki stated, “I will share with you that I did have the opportunity to actually have a couple of realtors approach me over the weekend asking about the intersection and their comments back to me were that they have a line of people waiting to buy those lots out there and as I recall, John, you mentioned that it would probably be 2 years or less that it will be full out there. I don’t doubt that”.

Ald. Giese stated being guarded and indicated that to accomplish the project with the state share, probably isn’t until some time late next year at the earliest.

Mayor Bialecki suggested, “You know you could go with this right now, just to move the process along, and if there’s a reason that comes out of public works in June, there could always be a motion to reconsider next month. Just in that the developer’s got some idea of where we’re coming from”.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Olson , to accept Jarrod’s recommendation to move ahead with consideration for a report back at next month’s meeting.

Under discussion, for clarification an assessment as a condition will not be a point at this time. Jarrod indicated this would be an impacted fee based on what they are going to add to the coulee for the development - so it is a $61,000 fee and kind toward the signalization of the intersection - the right turn lane.

Ald. Giese indicated that is our recommendation, but to reconsider it next month

In response to a question from Ald. Gonczy, Jarrod indicated there is a condition in the plat that says the developer is to cost share with the signalization of the right turn lane, but there is no amount specified.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item D. Savannah Oaks utility plan approval.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, to approve Savannah Oaks utility plan.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item E. 2^nd Avenue North/State Trunk Highway 35 - Wisconsin Department of Transportation project agreement.

Ald. Giese - That has a fiscal note to the City of $86,641.00 and that comes with a recommendation to approve.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy to approve 2nd Avenue North/State Trunk Highway 35 - Wisconsin Department of Transportation project agreement which has a fiscal note to the City of $86,641.

Under discussion, Fred requested clarification that everyone is clear that there would be no way to recoup anything in reference to the right of way acquisition of $1.4 million.

City Attorney Gerard O’Flaherty reported in response to a request from Fred that an attempt was made to open up lines of negotiation to have the state contribute additional funds, do a different percentage split. The reports back were that they were going as far as they could go for this type of project, and they were not willing to contribute more state dollars.

Ald. Gonczy made the recommendation that this would be a good time to call our Representatives Hipsch and Shilling, and Senator Kapanke, invite them to the Board of Public Works to address this issue, and request they make some changes in Madison.

Mayor Bialecki requested Fred to extend letters of invitation out to Mr. Hipsch, Senator Kapanke, and also Assembly Person Shilling.

City Attorney O’Flaherty indicated, “What they did say is that the turn-a-around time wouldn’t be as long as you were at first anticipating, and they said, in fact, in the past, some projects you received reimbursement much sooner because people now know the drill and get the right paperwork to them and so they promised they’d speed it up so the interest factor wouldn’t be so great, but that’s as far as it would go”.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item F - Shelly Addition 1 - Storm sewer reimbursement.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation to approve Shelly Addition 1 - storm sewer reimbursement consistent with city policy. This comes with a fiscal note of $3,298.40.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item G - Standard Operational Procedure for Tree Pruning.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation to approve standard operational procedure for tree pruning.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item H - Request from CenturyTel to install underground cable at various locations.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation to approve request from CenturyTel to install underground cable at various locations.

This is a standard routine request that comes from CenturyTel. Comment and discussion was at the committee level indicating that it results in no problems.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item I - 2006 Chip Seal Program.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation to approve the 2006 Chip Seal Program. Past amounts suggest that it will come in under the budgeted amount of the fiscal estimate of $107,406.00.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item J - 2006 Crack Filling.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, to approve the 2006 Crack Filling in an amount of $40,000.00 for various spots throughout the city.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item K - Supervisory Control and Date Acquisition (SCADA) consultant request for qualifications.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, to approve the request for qualifications for the consultants as it relates to SCADA which would be utilized within the water utility system.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item L - Well #10 - facility equipment replacement consultant selection.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the committee, the approval to retain Mead & Hunt at a cost of $118,950.00 for Well #10 - facility equipment replacement consultant selection.

Under discussion, Jarrod checked references on Mead & Hunt as discussed at BOPW. One of the references indicated they did a good job on their well project, but that they had a law suit on the street project they did for them. They went quite a bit over budget and didn’t come in for the change orders. I did have two good references from other people that they had on the list. After consulting on the qualifications and bids and checking on the references, it is the Engineering Department recommendation that S E H would be the better group to go with.

Ald. Gonczy urged the council to vote against the motion.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, to advance Mead & Hunt is withdrawn.

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Olson, to retain S E H at a maximum of $128,690.

Under discussion, Jarrod indicated we will watch that budget carefully, and if we find a reason for savings, where we don’t need the consultant to come up for some observation, we will do that.

In response to a question from Fred, Jarrod indicated he did not find anything out of the ordinary when checking the references for S E H.

On voice vote, motion carried.

Item 10 - PLAN COMMISSION:

A. Regarding a conditional use permit application filed by Cingular Wireless, Dick Rogers, for a stealth tower located at 1380 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska (City reservoir site) (Parcel #18-4529-0).

1. CUP Fee of $150.00.

2. Site Plan Permit required.

3. Land disturbance and structures shall not be visible to public.

4. Maximum height shall not exceed tree height.

5. Lot for lease shall be scaled down and located per Engineering Department approval.

6. 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.

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

8. 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.

9. Any omissions of any conditions not listed in Plan Commission Minutes shall not release the developer/property owner from abiding by the City’s Subdivision Ordinance and Zoning Code requirements.

10. Owner shall negotiate lease agreement with City currently with site plan issuance.

Ald. Giese reported it came forward with nine conditions and failed on a vote of 4 no, 3 yes, and 1 abstention.

Mayor Bialecki indicated that is the vote that came forward from the planning commission, but as I understand there may be new information and a suggestion to refer that back to planning commission with that information.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Wulf, to refer back to the Planning Commission.

In response to question, Jarrod indicated, if the consultant would like to come up here from Cingular Wireless, that would be fine, but I know my concerns were with regard to the reservoir and deciding of the site, and those have been met. We have met and obtained the proper spacing that we requested for that, and that was my reason for the comments that I had during the planning commission. And I know the consultant from Cingular has also stated that they could work on the tower height. I think there is some room for change on the tower height.

Ald. Giese supported referring this back to the planning commission as there were a number of citizens speaking in opposition to the siting of this particular tower.

Ald. Wulf concurred with Ald. Gonczy in that it should be referred back to the planning commission.

On voice vote, motion carried.

B. Regarding a PUD amendment requested by Onalaska T-1, LLC (Teddy Thompson), 533 Losey Boulevard North, La Crosse, WI 54601, for the purpose of amending the Final Implementation Plan for Barson Square between the 1300 block of Wilson Street and the 1300 block of Pinecrest Lane, (Parcel #18-1002-11 & 18-1002-10).

1. PUD Fee of $700.00.

2. Owner shall submit the following for Plan Commission review.