The Meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on October 10, 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. Clarence Stellner.
Also Present: Finance Director Fred Buehler, Land Use & Development Director Jason Gilman, City Engineer Jarrod Holter, City Clerk Cari Burmaster, HR Specialist Elsa Kulig, and City Attorney Sean O’Flaherty.
Item 2 - Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was declared.
Item 3 – Amend and Approval of minutes from previous meeting.
Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Olson, to approve amendment to the minutes from the previous meeting to include the following Operator’s Licenses:
Name Location Type of Application
Mark T. Carlson Ciatti’s New
Mary C. Dewar Ciatti’s New
Rhonda L. Humm Rocky Rococo New/Provisional
David L. Korish Kwik Trip New
Robert N. Wagner III La Crosse Country Club New/Provisional
The minutes are 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 address the council.
Item 5 - REPORT FROM THE MAYOR.
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 plan or ongoing operations and will obtain from the State of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources approval in writing before any changes are made in the proposed project.
Date this _____ day of October, 2006.
CITY OF ONALASKA
BY: _______________________
James S. Bialecki, Mayor
________________________
Caroline Burmaster, City Clerk
Passed:
Approved:
Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Giese to approve Resolution 32-2006 regarding Urban Forestry Grant Program. Ald. Wulf – aye, Ald. Gonczy – aye, Ald. Giese – aye, Ald. Olson – aye, Ald. Stellner – aye and Ald. Smith – aye. On roll call vote, motion carried.
Mayor Bialecki stated that Harley is in the audience and he would be filling a vacancy in result of relocation.
Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Olson to approve the appointment of Harley Gullickson of 950 Lincoln Street to the Seniors Coalition. On voice vote, motion carried.
Mayor Bialecki read the letter into the record.
AND
The 2006 General Fund Operating budget was $7,052,285. The Proposed 2007 General Fund Operating Budget is $7,342,805, which is about a 4.12% increase. The proposed budget puts the City under the restraint cap. Also, State funding in 2006 was $200,145 compared to $164,179 for 2007, a decrease of $35,960 or 18 percent.
The proposed tax levy for the City’s General Fund Operating budget is $4,225,236 for the year 2007 compared to $3,971,503 for 2006, an increase of $253,733.
The proposed tax levy for the City’s Debt Service budget is $2,715,713 for the year 2007 compared to $2,535,409 for 2006, an increase of $180,304. $240,000 is being transferred from prior capital project issues to reduce the tax levy.
The proposed tax levy for the City’s Refuse and Recycling budget is $871,019 for the year 2007 compared to $832,577 for 2006, an increase of $38,442.
The proposed tax levy for the City’s Onalaska/Holmen/West Salem Shared-Ride budget is $97,607 for the year 2007 compared to $90,086 for 2006, an increase of $7,521. In addition, $11,000 is being used from the City’s Special Revenue Shared-Ride Fund balance.
The proposed tax levy for the City’s Equipment/Replacement budget is $141,664 for the year 2007 compared to $102,758 for 2006, an increase of $38,906.
The proposed tax levy for the City’s Joint Municipal Court budget is $43,403 for the year 2007, compared to $34,458 for 2006, an increase of $8,545. The cost of operation is prorated and shared by six other towns/villages.
The proposed tax levy for the Community Development Authority (C.D.A.) Omni Center budget is $303,000 for the year 2007, maintaining the same tax levy amount.
The proposed incremental levy for the Community Development Authority (C.D.A.) Parking Ramp is $196,813 for the year 2006 compared to $122,280 for 2006, an increase of $74,533. The incremental levy increase is due to strong growth in the Gundersen/Lutheran campus area.
The proposed City of Onalaska overall tax levy is up 7.53% compared to 8.58% in 2006.
Based upon the estimated assessed valuation and the projected tax levy for the various City funds for the year 2007, the projected estimated mill rate would be $6.5224 per $1,000.00 assessed valuation, compared to $6.34303 in 2006, an increase of .17937. Based on a $100,000 home this would equate to an additional $17.94.
I feel very strongly that these budgets carry out the wishes of the Common Council to stay within the expenditure restraints and demonstrate to the taxpayers that we are showing consistently strong financial operations, while keeping pace with the solid growth trends in the community.
Respectfully submitted,
James S. Bialecki, Mayor
** COMMON COUNCIL 2007
BUDGET MEETING**
On Monday, 11-13-2006, the Common Council will meet in the Council Chambers at the Onalaska City Hall at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing any citizen or taxpayer on the proposed 2007 City Budget. The complete proposed budget is open for inspection at the City Clerk/Finance Office at Onalaska City Hall.
Mayor Bialecki noted that the proposed 2007 does not call for any layoffs or changes in services.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner to set the public hearing date for Monday, November 13, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. in the City of Onalaska Common Council Chambers. On voice vote, motion carried.
Mayor Bialecki indicated this item was approved by Council over a year ago that persons attending conferences would complete Seminar Reports and report to the Council.
Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Giese to continue the Seminar Report program.
Under discussion, Ald. Wulf suggested the program should be continued in the current format where the Human Resources person sends the report as an attachment as an email.
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. Stellner, to approve Vouchers No. 2094 through No. 2319 expended since the last Common Council meeting of September 12, 2006, in the total amount of $3,049,155.12. On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 7 – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:
A. Street and Storm Water Manager.
1. Job
Description.
2. Post
and Advertise.
3. Salary
Range.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner to approve the job description, posting and advertising, and salary range of $43,000 to $46,000 for the Street and Storm Water Manager position.
Under discussion, Ald. Wulf stated she supports items 7 a., 7 b., 7 c, and 7 d. but will be voting no at this time until all City personnel are brought on 100% to the new pay scale.
On voice vote, motion carried 5 to 1 with Ald. Wulf voting no.
B. Assistant Water and Sanitary Sewer Manager.
1. Job
Description.
2.
Post and Advertise.
3.
Salary Range.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson to approve the job description, posting and advertising, and salary range of $44,000 to $46,000 for the Assistant Water and Sanitary Sewer Manager position.
On voice vote, motion carried 5 to 1 with Ald. Wulf voting no.
C. Utility
Billing Administrator.
1. Job
Description.
2.
Post and Advertise.
3.
Salary Range.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner to approve the job description, posting and advertising, and salary range of $36,000 to $39,000 for the Utility Billing Administrator position.
Ald. Giese stated, “I am going to speak in opposition of this as it is currently structured. I am not opposed to the reorganization and the creation of the job but I do have some questions as to the job description and then the requisites for the job, whether it should be a baccalaureate in accounting or not, or whether is should be an associate degree and/or experience. I am also kind of concerned that it kind of crosses the line, whether it is between whether it is really an exempt or an administrative position or not and I am not firm on that but I need a lot more information before I can support it. Also the grade, I have concern that that maybe higher than what we need to be offering for performing the duties as outlined. Again, maybe it is correct but the information I have been able to dig up myself, I haven’t come to that conclusion and would look towards others to convince me if it is the right way to go. So I would recommend this go back for 30 days and then be brought back to the next meeting for approval.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy to send the Utility Billing Administrator position items 1-3 back to Finance and Personnel Committee for further discussion.
Under discussion, Ald. Wulf questioned the timeline.
Ald. Gonczy asked why this job had a four-year degree as a requirement. Jarrod responded by stating we are trying to get the best education in that position as we can. Jarrod noted that it does state an Associate’s degree would be acceptable. Jarrod stated that when they went through the grade structure he did not think it would make a big difference by changing the requirement from Bachelor’s degree to an Associate’s degree.
Ald. Wulf asked for Elsa’s input on the importance of degrees for this position.
Elsa responded by saying we were only preferring a Bachelor’s degree, but an Associate’s degree is required.
Jarrod stated that a month is not going to affect his timeline and that he was just striving for the transition to be complete by the first of the year.
On voice vote, there was a tie (3-3) and Mayor Bialecki voted in favor of the motion to refer this item back to the Committee. Motion carried.
D. Water and Sanitary
Sewer Manager.
1. Job
Description.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Wulf to approve the job description for this existing position of Water and Sanitary Sewer Manager. On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to accept the YMCA offer to waive the joining fee. On voice vote, motion carried with one Ald. Wulf abstaining.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, to table the Increase in Mayor position salary.
Ald. Smith amended her original motion to refer the Increase in Mayoral position back to Finance and Personnel Committee, second by Ald. Gonczy.
Under discussion, Ald. Wulf asked if the existing facts, such as, a print out of the present Mayoral salary and applicable fringe benefits plus the policy an expense account, was provided by Fred.
Fred stated he will get that information together.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 8 - ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE:
Item A - Approval of Operator’s Licenses
Item 3 - Approval of Operator’s Licenses
Name Location Type of
Application
Aaron M. Bell Hillside
Inn Provisional/New
Clinton A. Hansen Hillside
Inn Provisional/New
Tammy L. Jordan Stoney
Creek Inn Provisional/New
Michael B. Kachel St.
Pat’s Church/School Renewal
James A. Kissell Scoreboard Provisional/New
Melissa R. Lebakken/Coleman Kwik Trip New
Johnathan D. McDonald Stoney
Creek/Inn New
Lucretia L. Test Scoreboard Provisional/New
Trisha A. Thompson unemployed Provisional/New
Chase A. Wason Olive
Garden Provisional/New
Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Wulf, upon recommendation of the Administrative Committee to approve the Operator's Licenses listed above.
On voice vote, motion carried.
B. Additional Benches at the Veterans Memorial in Onalaska Cemetery.
Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Stellner to approve the additional benches at the Veterans Memorial in Onalaska Cemetery. On voice vote, motion carried.
C. Recreational Burning Permits – proposal to enact year-round licensing.
Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Wulf to enact the Recreational Burning Permits to run year-round starting calendar year and to have the ordinance amended to reflect the change. On voice vote, motion carried.
D. Smoke-Free Campus for City of Onalaska properties.
Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Wulf, to refer Smoke-Free Campus for the City of Onalaska properties back to A&J for further discussion. On voice vote, motion carried.
Mayor Bialecki stated he has heard concerns regarding the Onalaska Library and for that area to be made smoke-free.
Ald. Giese wanted to state for the record he is in support of this smoke-free properties.
Item 9 - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS:
A. Proposed “No Parking, Stopping or Standing” on Oak Forest Drive/Oak Avenue South.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works to set up a public hearing regarding the Proposed “No Parking, Stopping or Standing” on Oak Forest Drive/Oak Avenue South. On voice, motion carried.
B. Proposed 2-hour parking on 10th Avenue South.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works, to authorize a public hearing on the proposed 2-hour parking on 10th Avenue South. On voice vote, motion carried.
C. Proposed truck route alterations on Riders Club Road, East Avenue North and Mason Street.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works, to establish truck route on Mason Street from State Highway 35 to East Avenue South to Riders Club Road East to Sand Lake Road and to remove truck route on Riders Club Road from State Highway 35 to East Avenue. On voice vote, motion carried.
D. Bids for Wells #7 & #8 electrical modifications
project.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works, to reward the bid to Kish and Sons in the amount of $147,531. On voice vote, motion carried.
E. Bids for process piping at Wells #7 and #8.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works, to award the bid to Winona Mechanicals Inc. in the amount of $76,380. On voice vote, motion carried.
F. Direct purchase of Auxiliary Motor for Well #8 and solicit change order for installation.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works, to authorize direct purchase of the auxiliary motor in the amount not to exceed $50,000 and to solicit change orders on other City contractors to install said motor. On voice vote, motion carried.
G. November meeting date change.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works, to change the November meeting date to October 30, 2006. On voice vote, motion carried.
H. Final 2006 Sidewalk Special Assessment costs.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, to approve Final 2006 Sidewalk Special Assessment costs.
Under discussion, Ald. Gonczy added that for 4” sidewalk repairs would cost $3.01 per square foot and 4” inch sidewalk removal and repair would cost $5.12 per square yard.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 10 - PLAN COMMISSION:
A. Regarding a Rezoning request filed by Jean McGuire, 201 Edwards Drive, Onalaska, represented by John Young, for the property located at 737, 1205, 1207 and 1213 Oak Avenue South, Onalaska, from R-1 Single-Family Residential to M-3 Heavy Industrial for the purpose of locating a business on the property (Parcel #'s 18-3518-0, 18-3523-0, 18-3524-0, & 18-3524-1).
1. Rezoning Fee $150.00.
2. Owner shall be aware of the absence of municipal water and sewer at the site and shall provide the Onalaska Engineering Dept. with a utility feasibility plan for proposed development.
3. Owner shall provide a master storm water plan for proposed development.
4. All drive openings shall be reviewed prior to rezoning approval.
5. Sit Plan Permit required for proposed development.
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.
It was noted that the Plan Commission recommended rezoning to M-1 rather than M-3.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Smith, upon
recommendation of the Planning Commission to approve with nine conditions the
rezoning request filed by Jean Mc Guire, 201 Edwards Drive, Onalaska,
represented by John Young, for the property located at 737, 1205, 1207 and 1213
Oak Avenue South, Onalaska, from R-1 Single-Family Residential to M-1 for the
purpose of locating a business on the property
(Parcel #’s 18-3518-0, 18-3523-0, 18-3524-0 and 18-3524-1). On voice vote, motion carried.
B. Regarding a Rezoning request filed by Dave
Clark, Quality Builders LLC, 723 4th Ave N, Onalaska, for the parcel
located at 605 4th Ave No, from R-2-3 Single-Family & Duplex
Residential to R-4 Multi-Family Residential District for the purpose of
building a planned unit development for condominiums containing five 2-unit
buildings
(Parcel # 18-843-0).
1. Rezoning Fee of $150.00.
2. Park Fee of $1,120.00 per unit. Owner shall enter into development agreement with City.
3. Storm Sewer Fee of $4,054.00 per acre x 1.24 = $5,033.16.
4. Complete master plan required including architectural elevations of structures.
5. Owner shall provide City Engineer with a utility plan and master storm water drainage plan.
6. Erosion control plan required – City approval.
7. Site plan Permit required for proposed development.
8. Units at corner of Poplar and 4th shall be designed with garages split and facing Poplar for Unit 1 and 4th for Unit 2.
9. Owner shall provide 2 – 2 ½” caliper canopy trees per unit on site.
10. Future sunrooms shall be indicated on master plan. If not indicated future expansion are not permitted.
11. 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.
12. Owner/developer must notify the City prior to any utility connection to public utilities.
13. 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.
14. 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.
15. Rezoning shall be dependent upon conditional use for condominiums.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve with fifteen conditions the rezoning request filed by Dave Clark, Quality Builders LLC, 723 4th Ave N, Onalaska, for the parcel located at 605 4th Ave No, from R-2-3 Single-Family & Duplex Residential to R-4 Multi-Family Residential District for the purpose of building a planned unit development for condominiums containing five 2-unit buildings (Parcel # 18-843-0). On voice vote, motion carried.
C. Regarding a Conditional Use Permit request filed by Dave Clark, Quality Builders LLC, 723 4th Ave N, Onalaska, for the property located at 605 4th Ave N., Onalaska, for the purpose of building a planned residential development for condominiums containing five 2-unit buildings (Parcel # 18-843-0).
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Planning Commission, to approve with eleven conditions, the Conditional Use Permit request filed by Dave Clark, Quality Builders LLC, 723 4th Ave N, Onalaska, for the property located at 605 4th Ave N., Onalaska, for the purpose of building a planned residential development for condominiums containing five 2-unit buildings (Parcel # 18-843-0).
On voice vote, motion carried,
D. Landscape and Maintenance Policy for open drainage swales.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of Plan Commission to refer back to A&J Committee to consider Ordinance 8-1-6 and report back to Plan Commission. On voice vote, motion carried.
E. Tree Preservation Ordinances – should Onalaska consider one?
Ald. Giese noted there wasn’t any action taken at Plan Commission.
Jason reported that the Plan Commission will be bringing various options forward to October Plan Commission meeting for consideration that have various levels of regulation. On a low end which would affect newly developing areas. On the high end, looking at all types of mature hardwood tree that have good longevity. There will also be some options in between.
F. Materials available to Plan Commissioners from the Lincoln
Institute of Land Policy.
Jason reported that Knute Temte, one of the Plan Commission members did some research and found there is approximately $230 in free materials available through the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy for Plan Commissioner at not cost to the City. The Commission has agreed to get a few packets of information and share amongst each other.
G. Park Impact Fee Ordinance draft.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Olson upon recommendation of the Plan Commission to refer to Plan Commission for a public hearing. On voice vote, motion carried.
H. A tour of Onalaska using Google Earth.
Jason stated he did a presentation to the Plan Commission members of this software. Onalaska is one of the few areas in Wisconsin who has high resolution photography which gives a very clear picture and zoom in close to neighborhoods.
Ald. Giese reported he received a call from a citizen who was watching the meeting on TV and they were impressed with the visibility of Google Earth.
I. Consideration and possible action on a Certified Survey Map request filed by Shelketo Inc., Mike Tooke, 960 Oak Avenue North, Onalaska for the purpose of subdividing the lot at 426 2nd Avenue South for the purpose of constructing two commercial structures (Parcel # 18-41-0).
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation from the Plan Commission to approve with twelve conditions the Certified Survey Map request filed by Shelketo Inc., Mike Tooke, 960 Oak Avenue North, Onalaska for the purpose of subdividing the lot at 426 2nd Avenue South for the purpose of constructing two commercial structures (Parcel # 18-41-0). On voice vote, motion carried.
J. Audio/Web training selection from American Planning Association.
Jason reported the American Planning Association puts out a Audio/Web conference training annually for Plan Commissioners. The programs are around $175 and the Commission is currently evaluating which topic they would like to participate in. Topics they offer are: Street Design, Planning Law Review, Neighborhood Character Design Standards and other special zoning issues, such as, Exclusionary Housing and zoning for Open Space. Jason stated he will announce which topics were chosen and invite any Council members to attend because it will be a live teleconference.
Item 11 - JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:
A. Ordinance 1280-2006 - to rezone property located
in Section 34, Township 17, Range 7 in the City of Onalaska, La Crosse County
Wisconsin from Interim R-1 Single-Family Residential District to Permanent R-1
Single-Family Residential District (Intrust/Olson Property) (First and Second
Reading).
Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Judiciary Committee to give Ordinance No. 1280-2006 its first and second reading.
On voice vote, motion carried.
B. Ordinance No. 1281-2006 – to rezone property
located in Section 4, Township 16, Range 7 in the City of Onalaska, La Crosse
County Wisconsin from R-2-3 Single-Family and Duplex Residential District to
P-1 Public and Semi-Public District (Rivers Harvest Church Property) (First and
Second Reading).
Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Judiciary Committee to give Ordinance No. 1281-2006 its first and second reading.
On voice vote, motion carried.
C. Ordinance 1282-2006 - to rezone property located
in Section 4, Township 16, Range 7 in the City of Onalaska, La Crosse County
Wisconsin from R-1 Single-Family Residential District to B-1 Neighborhood
Business District (Rockland/Krajewski Property) (First and Second Reading).
Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Judiciary Committee to give Ordinance 1282-2006 its first and second reading.
On voice vote, motion carried.
D. Ordinance No. 1283-2006 - to amend Article H of
Title 14 of the Code of Ordinances of Onalaska relating to Park and Land
Dedications
(First and Second Reading).
Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Judiciary Committee to give Ordinance No. 1283-2006 its first and second reading.
On voice vote, motion carried.
E. Ordinance
No. 1284-2006 - to amend Section 2-4-10 of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Onalaska relating to the Community Development Authority of the City of
Onalaska (First and Second Reading).
Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Judiciary Committee to suspend the rules and give Ordinance No. 1284-2006 its first, second, and third reading. On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Wulf, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Judiciary Committee to give Ordinance No. 1284-2006 its first, second, and third reading
On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 12 - LONG RANGE PLANNING COMMITTEE:
Jason reported that Schreiber Anderson and Engberg Anderson were invited to present what each have done on other projects to show the Long Range Planning Members what services and values they can provide.
Jason continued by stating Schreiber Anderson is based out of Madison and has worked on La Crosse River Walk, La Crosse Riverside Park, working in Moline and the Quad Cities and the Sheboygan Lake Front Project.
Engberg Anderson is based out of Milwaukee and partnering with Hitchcock Design out of Chicago. They have done work on Milwaukee Thur Ward River Walk, Naperville River Walk and the Kenosha River Front.
Jason stated both firms has shown great interest in Onalaska’s Waterfront Property because it has unique geography and regional setting. Also the other assets that are of interest to these firms are the Interstate Corridor and Great River Trail.
Jason noted this was just informational presentations and he has packets of information in his office if anyone would like to look at them.
Jason stated he has received interest from three different graduate students who would like to do a thesis project. One each from: University of Minnesota, University of Madison and University of La Crosse.
Jason reported he updated the Long Range Planning Members on the recent announcement of the Scenic Byways Grant award and the timing associated with grant. He also informed them there is there is a second phase of the grant that can be applied for later.
Jason reported that the Mississippi Valley Conservancy, which is responsible for the work on the Bluffland Preservation Program has approached the City with interest to do a similar program for the City. They have looked at the 18.5 acres that is being developed from Jon Sopher.
Jason stated he has made a proposal in the Capital Improvement Budget to set aside some money that can be matched by the Mississippi Valley Conservancy, at least a 50% match annually to do conservation easements.
Item 13 - UTILITIES COMMITTEE / MASS TRANSIT:
UTILITIES
No Report.
MASS TRANSIT