The Meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, July 10, 2007. 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. Bob
Muth, Ald. Tim Miller, Ald. Jim Olson, Ald. Kim Smith, and Ald. Clarence
Stellner. Also present were City Clerk
Cari Burmaster, Finance Director Fred Buehler, and City Engineer Jarrod
Holter. Land Use & Development
Director Jason Gilman was excused.
Item 2 - Pledge of Allegiance
The Pledge of Allegiance was declared.
Item 3 - Approval of minutes from previous meeting.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Olson, 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 called three times for anyone wishing to address the
council.
Item 5 - REPORT FROM THE MAYOR.
Mayor Bialecki thanked Human Resource Specialist Elsa Kulig very much for
her time and service with the City of
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, to accept the resignation
from Human Resource specialist Elsa Kulig.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Mayor Bialecki indicated that the Police Department has been under the
FORS System for a period of approximately six years. Since there is a possibility that the county
may want to have the Visions system brought back into the city, Mayor Bialecki
suggested that if there is a proposal under consideration, that the council
direct any particular software programs that wish to give a presentation to
direct their presentation in writing to Chief Hauser along with the Technology
Committee.
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Miller, to direct any inquiries as
to alteration of the software for the Police Department to be submitted in
writing to Chief Hauser and pass through the Technology Committee for review.
On voice vote, motion carried.
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR APPROVAL
AND/OR POSSIBLE ACTION FROM THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEES/COMMISSIONS/BOARDS:
Finance
& Personnel Committee
Item 6 – FINANCE COMMITTEE:
A. Vouchers.
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Muth, to approve Vouchers No. 1371
through No. 1606, expended since the last Common Council meeting of June 12,
2007, in the amount of $1,607,128.82. On
voice vote, motion carried.
B. Lease extension agreement –
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the
Finance and Personnel Committee to approve the lease extension agreement with
C. Review/Modify/Approve existing contracts or
solicit for bids:
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Muth, upon recommendation of the
Finance & Personnel Committee to continue with the current provider for the
cleaning services for City Hall, Library, and Community Center.
For the record, Ald. Giese requested that Fred review the discussion
regarding the policy for submitting contracts for services to bid that was
entered into at the Board of Public Works meeting.
Fred reminded that this item was also discussed at the Utility Meeting as
well. Under Federal Transit
Administration, federal funding that the City of
Fred explained, “A few years back, one of the Aldermen had made the
statement that once you get in through that 5th year, that this
council should consider automatically doing an RFP for any type of item as the
maximum length of time. The auditing and
the shared ride are the only two that is required by law as well as any
construction under the state statute.”
Ald. Giese said, “I’ve been operating under that realization that we do
not, as a matter of policy, go out for bid annually – or at the expiration term
of every contract, we do allow the renewal of those contracts. I’m bringing it up, not to speak against the
approval of this contract that we’re considering right now, but just as a matter
of policy, if we may not want to reflect on that and do more bidding. Now, there’s a good and a bad to everything,
and it’s more administrative work and it may create problems of continuity,
service, and all the rest, but at least I’d like to ask Fred and the council to
consider possibly having a policy where we would have three-year contracts or
two-year contracts, and we would have more frequent bidding.”
Mayor Bialecki indicated that as this is an interesting statement, he
would like this item referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the
Finance and Personnel Committee to continue the HVAC contract for City Hall,
City Library, Park Facilities, Street and Utility Shop with the current
provider.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Muth, upon recommendation of the
Finance and Personnel Committee to submit this item for bids. On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 7 – PERSONNEL COMMITTEE:
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the
Finance and Personnel Committee to approve the part time pay scales. On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Muth, upon recommendation of the
Finance and Personnel Committee to approve the out-of-state travel request for
Sergeant Troy Miller to attend the Encase Computer Forensics Class in
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the
Finance and Personnel Committee to table this issue until September and a
personal recommendation with the Mayor’s assistance to set up a committee to
study this.
In advance of this motion, Mayor Bialecki suggested reviewing this item
further and formulating the budget before making any decisions regarding
this. Mayor Bialecki also noted that the
are unsure of any possible state restrictions on the budget at this time and
would possibly know more within the next 30 days. Mayor Bialecki said, “Nonetheless, as Jim
suggested, I’ve got a few people internally that can work with me on that to
bring a couple recommendations back, starting with Finance & Personnel
Committee in September and then back to the council.”
Ald. Smith asked if it should be tabled or just referred back to council.
Mayor Bialecki suggested referring it.
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Stellner, to refer the performance
based pay issue.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Mayor Bialecki indicated that he would have a committee of approximately
three people to review this issue and come back with recommendations.
Mayor Bialecki added, “The other emphasis I want to put on it with State
actions pending right now and restrictions on municipalities, that at least by
September, we should be able to have a fiscal note on it too.
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the
Finance and Personnel Committee to approve the modification of the job
evaluation grade of the Deputy Financial Services Director position.
On voice vote, motion carried. Five – yes, one –no.
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the
Finance and Personnel Committee to approve the letter of Understanding with
Local 150.
Under discussion, Ald. Smith requested clarification that if the person
in question would be retaining their current job classification until they left
and then that position would be phased out or if the person would be moving to
an Operator II level.
Jarrod quoted from the Letter of Understanding as follows: “In regard to certification requirement [to
become] a Utility Operator II.” Jarrod
said, “So the letter of understanding states that they were grandfathered to
not become that but they will still get paid at their Utility I Operator pay
scale.”
City Attorney Sean O’Flaherty agreed and said, “I think it’s consistent
with what Jarrod said in terms that the individual will remain at Utility
Operator I and won’t be required to move to Utility Operator II, but in the
future, when he no longer is employed by the city, the city will replace him
with a Utility Operator I rather than Utility Operator II.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 8 - ADMINISTRATIVE
COMMITTEE:
Item A - Approval of Operator’s Licenses
Name Location Type of
Application
Lornalyn F. Alo Kwik
Trip Renewal/Provisional
Sara M. Aspenson Festival
Foods New
Alyssa A. Boese Kwik
Trip Renewal/Provisional
Deborah A. Brajdic Lakeview Renewal
Keith E. Brierly American
Legion Renewal
Lois M. Bright Kwik
Trip Renewal/Provisional
LuAnn S. Buehler Kwik
Trip Renewal
Richelle G. Cordry Hillside
Inn New/Provisional
Susan K. Daily Kwik
Trip New/Provisional
Ellen A. Dettmann UnWined Renewal/Provisional
Betsey J. Doroghazi The
Wharf Renewal/Provisional
Shannon M. Ehlke Applebee’s New/Provisional
Todd M. Eskildsen Rocky
Rococo Renewal
Jodi L. Gibbons Kwik
Trip Renewal
Jennifer C. Gould Manny’s Renewal/Provisional
Tim B. Groves Festival
Foods New/Provisional
Kristy R. Gudgeon
Allison M. Guthrie Rocky
Rococo New/Provisional
Ashley M. Haefs Festival
Foods New/Provisional
Daniel L. Hauser Kwik
Trip Renewal
Andrew C. Jandt Kwik
Trip New/Provisional
Ryan G. Jinkins Olive
Garden Renewal
Warren S. Johnson Coulee
Golf Bowl Renewal
Joan E. Junghans Kwik
Trip Renewal/Provisional
Dustin A. Kamrowski Kwik
Trip Renewal
Brenda K. Kass Wal-Mart New/Provisional
Karen L. Kast Kwik
Trip Renewal
Andrew C. Kohnert Kwik
Trip Renewal
Benjamin D. Lenox Festival
Foods Renewal/Provisional
Jeffrey K. Lieske Rocky
Rococo Renewal
Lyle J. March
Sara A. McFadden Kwik
Trip Renewal
Cassandra K. Meltz Kwik
Trip Renewal/Provisional
Theresa A. Miller Kwik
Trip Renewal/Provisional
James A. Mueller Kwik
Trip Renewal
Melissa L. Netwal Lakeview Renewal/Provisional
Timothy J. Niebuhr Unemployed Renewal
Matthew J. Parent Hillside
Inn New/Provisional
Steve J. Phelps LaCrosse
Country Club Renewal/Provisional
Rosanna M. Rislow Skogen’s New
Sabrina H. Scott Kwik
Trip Renewal/Provisional
Shelly B. Sendelbach Coulee
Golf Bowl New/Provisional
Sandra J. Silbaugh Kwik
Trip Renewal
Lisa G. Smaby Kwik
Trip Renewal/Provisional
Travis M. Soland Wal-Mart New/Provisional
Matthew R. VandeSlunt The
Wharf Renewal
Michelle L. Volz Kwik
Trip New
Jenna L. Wolf Festival
Foods New
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the
Administrative Committee to approve the Operator’s Licenses dated June 20,
2007, as amended by City Clerk Cari Burmaster.
On voice vote, motion carried.
B. Review of Section 8-1-1 through 8-4-12 of the City of
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the
Administrative Committee to approve the amendment of Section 8-1-1 through
8-4-12 of the City of Onalaska Code of Ordinance regarding the City Cemetery to
change the wording of [the cemetery sexton] to the [street department] throughout
the above-mentioned section of the ordinance per the request of City Engineer
Jarrod Holter.
Cari explained that this is because there is no longer one position that
is the cemetery sexton but rather the entire street department is handling the
cemetery as they are available.
On voice vote, motion carried.
C. Amend Class B Liquor License for American Legion for Community Days
on August 24-26, 2007.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Smith, to amend the Class B
Liquor License for American Legion for Community Days on August 24-26, 2007.
On voice vote, motion carried.
D. Request to add infant name to
headstone on Sobkowiak gravesite.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, to accept the request to
add infant name to headstone on Sobkowiak gravesite.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 9 - BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS:
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of
the Board of Public Works to approve the sidewalk assessments at various
locations throughout the city.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Giese, upon recommendation of the
Board of Public Works to approve the “No Parking” on the west side of French
Road to also include the winter restrictions for snow plowing. On voice vote, motion carried.
As a matter of information, Ald. Stellner indicated that what has been
proposed is to bring the Ayres Consulting to the Board of Public Works August
meeting and at that meeting to determine a later date in August for the public
informational meeting to be held.
Ald. Stellner reported that Hilltopper Rubbish Service has indicated that
the City of
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Giese, upon recommendation of the
Board of Public Works to approve the use of paper yard waster collection bags
versus plastic yard waste collection bags under a two-year trial basis to be
reviewed again at the next refuse contract.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Giese, upon recommendation of the
Board of Public Works to approve the request from CenturyTel for buried cable
installation on
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the
Board of Public Works to approve the radio path survey for SCADA (Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition) System to be utilized in the Utility Department
for the reservoirs, booster stations, and wells.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of
the Board of Public Works to authorize the bid out for SCADA (Supervisory
Control and Data Acquisition) Project.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Giese, upon recommendation of the
Board of Public Works to approve the 3rd Addition to the Country
Club grading plan and issuance of grading permit for
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of
the Board of Public Works to accept the water quality investigation and
sampling protocols for water investigation report from Process Research
Solutions.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Giese, upon recommendation of the
Board of Public Works to approve the emergency potable water supply agreements
with Kwik Trip and Caledonia Haulers in the event of a disaster.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of
the Board of Public Works to approve the emergency water supply mutual
assistance agreement with the City of
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the
Board of Public Works to approve the bid from Universal Truck and Equipment,
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of
the Board of Public Works to accept the bid of $68,973.00 to Five Star Concrete
for the 2007 sidewalk project.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of
the Board of Public Works to approve the
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of
the Board of Public Works to approve the process piping change order for Well
#7 and #8 with change order #4 in the amount of $833.00.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the
Board of Public Works to approve the pay estimate to Insituform Technologies in
the amount of $32,958.81 for 2007 slip joining project.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 10 - PLAN COMMISSION:
A. Regarding rezoning application
filed by Larry Denison, 2050 Baier Lane, LaCrosse, for the property located at
2263 Sand Lake Road, Onalaska, from R-1 Single Family Residential to R-4
Multi-Family Residential for the purpose of building a condominium community
(Parcel # 18-4508-6).
Ald. Giese noted that since this item was withdrawn from the public
hearing, there was no action taken at the Plan Commission meeting.
B. Regarding a Conditional Use
Permit application filed by Rick Beyer, 2302 Golfview Lane, Onalaska, for the
property located at
Ald. Giese noted that since this item was withdrawn from the public
hearing, there was no action taken at the Plan Commission meeting.
C. Proposed Unified Development
Code updates.
1. Performance Guarantees.
2. Electronic Signs.
3. ACT 317 Fees.
Ald. Giese indicated this was presented by the Planning Department and no
action was taken regarding this item at the Plan Commission meeting. Ald. Giese noted that these items have all
been previously discussed and this is just part of the process of bringing
these forward to final ordinance.
Mayor Bialecki explained that Jason had asked to be excused from this
meeting as he is attending the Town of
D. Tree Preservation Ordinance.
Ald. Giese indicated that there was no action taken on this. The report back from Jason at the Plan
Commission meeting indicated that he had followed up with the Builder’s Association
in their letter of concern and mutually agreed to the items that were raised
and there were other typos and other corrections made. This will come forward at a later date.
Item 11 - JUDICIARY COMMITTEE:
A. Ordinance No. 1305-2007 – to annex lands located in the Northwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼, the
Northeast ¼ of the Northwest ¼, Part of the Southwest ¼ of the Northwest ¼ and
part of the Northwest ¼ of the Southwest ¼ of Section 1, Township 16 North,
Range 7 West and part of the Northeast ¼ of the Southeast ¼ of Section 2,
Township 16 North, Range 7 West from the Town of Medary to the City of Onalaska
(French Valley LLC)(First and Second Reading).
Motion by Ald. Muth, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of the
Judiciary Committee to give Ordinance
No. 1305-2007 its first, second, and third reading.
Motion to amend by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, upon
recommendation of the Judiciary Committee to suspend the rules and give Ordinance No. 1305-2007 its first,
second, and third readings.
Ald. Giese questioned the legal opinion of whether the posting in the
minutes as first and second readings is sufficient to include all three readings.
City Attorney Sean O’Flaherty answered that this is sufficient.
On voice vote, motion carried.
In terms of the original motion; On voice vote, motion carried.
B. Ordinance No. 1308-2007 – to annex lands located in the Southwest ¼ of the Southeast ¼ in Section
32, Township 17 North, Range 7 West from the Town of Onalaska to the City of
Onalaska (Northern Development Group LLC annexation)(Third and Final Reading).
Motion by Ald. Muth, second by Ald. Miller upon recommendation of the
Judiciary Committee to give Ordinance No.
1308-2007 its third and final reading.
On voice vote, motion carried.
C. Ordinance No. 1310-2007 – To annex lands located in Southeast ¼ of the
Northwest ¼ in Section 1, Township 16 North, Range 7 West from the Town of
Medary to the City of Onalaska (French Valley LLC – small portion)(First and
Second Reading).
Motion by Ald. Muth, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of the
Judiciary Committee to give Ordinance
No. 1310-2007 its first and second reading.
Under discussion, Ald. Stellner questioned if this item is the same
portion that goes along with Ordinance No.
1305-2007.
Cari answered that those do not.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 12 -
No meeting this month.
Item 13 - UTILITIES COMMITTEE /
MASS TRANSIT:
UTILITIES
No Report.
Item 14 - MASS TRANSIT
RESOLUTION
NO. 29-2007
A
RESOLUTION FOR THE SHARED-RIDE TAXI PROGRAM FOR THE
CITY
OF
WHEREAS, the citizens of the City of
WHEREAS, there is a public
WHEREAS, the City of Onalaska has negotiated a contract with
Richard Running, d/b/a Running Incorporated for the City of Onalaska; and
WHEREAS, in order to continue to provide a Shared-Ride Tax Program,
the City of Onalaska needs to receive State Mass Transit Operating Assistance
under Section 85.20 of the Wisconsin Statutes, and also Federal Section 9
Operating Assistance; and
WHEREAS, in order to participate in the 2008 Operating Assistance
Program an application must be submitted to the Wisconsin Bureau of Transit and
Local Transportation Aids by December 31, 2007.
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Financial Services
Director/Treasurer of the City of Onalaska is hereby authorized to submit
applications for the State Mass Transit Operating Assistance under Section
85.20 of the Wisconsin Statutes and Federal Section 9 Operating Assistance to
assist in financing the City of Onalaska/Holmen/West Salem Public Transit
during the period of January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008.
Dated this 10th
day of July, 2007.
CITY OF
BY:
__________________________________
James
S. Bialecki, Mayor
__________________________________
Caroline
Burmaster, City Clerk
Passed:
Approved:
Motion by Ald. Muth, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the
Mass Transit Committee to accept Resolution
No. 29-2007.
On roll call vote: Ald. Tim Miller
– aye, Ald. Jim Olson – aye, Ald. Kim Smith – aye, Ald. Clarence Stellner – aye
– Ald. Robert Muth – aye, Ald. Mike Giese - aye. Resolution Passes.
Motion by Ald. Muth, second by Ald. Olson, to accept the financials for
May 2007. On voice vote, motion carried.
No report given.
MTU
Ald. Muth reported that Mr. Keith Carlson presented a report regarding
the financials for the 1st Quarter of 2007.
Motion by Ald. Muth, second by Ald. Miller to accept the financials for
the 1st quarter of 2007.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 15 - PARKS & RECREATION
BOARD:
Motion by Ald. Miller, second by Ald. Muth, upon recommendation of the
Park & Rec Board to approve the concrete patio area to Five Star Concrete
in the amount of $2,915.00.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Miller, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the
Park & Rec Board to approve the door replacement project to Steiger
Construction in the amount of $4,820.00.
On voice vote, motion carried.
B. Approval to get an appraisal on
46 acres adjacent to
Motion by Ald. Miller, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of
the Park & Rec Board to approve the appraisal on 46 acres adjacent to
On voice vote, motion carried.
Item 16 - TOURISM COMMISSION
Ald. Olson reported the May 2007 Room Occupancy Rate was 74.30, which is
an increase of 15.21 compared to last year which was 59.09.
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Muth, upon recommendation of the
Tourism Commission to approve the room occupancy figures for May 2007.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Ald. Olson reported that at the present time this partnership consists of
LaCrosse, Holmen, West Salem,
Ald. Olson indicated that discussions are continuing in anticipation of
bringing more communities into the partnership since Tourism does affect all
the communities on both sides of the river.
Item 17 - SENIORS COALITION:
No report.
Item 18 - REPORT FROM LIBRARY
COMMISSION:
Ald. Smith reported the Library Commission met recently with the designers,
Architects Engberg Anderson and said, “We’re in the design development phase of
the building and I did have distributed to council members the updated project
timeline and budget. Hopefully, if any
of you have any question on that, you’ll contact me.”
The next Library Expansion Sub-Committee meeting will be on July 16.
Item 19 - REPORT FROM TECHNOLOGY
COMMITTEE:
Ald. Miller indicated that it was the recommendation of the Technology
Committee to table or refer the policy recommendations and the Reverse 9-1-1
Program until next month.
Item 20 - REPORT FROM COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY:
Omni Center Manager Tom Hammill reported on events of the past month:
Park & Rec Summer Activities
Ducks Unlimited Banquet
Hmong Association Banquet
Neo-Natal Picnic
Yang Reception
Family
Spries Birthday Party
Upcoming Events in the Next Month:
Wedding for 700
60th Wedding Anniversary
Two additional wedding receptions
CVMIC Training Sessions
Coulee Region Cat Show
Franciscan Skemp Employee Picnic
Two Wedding Receptions in Building II
Conclusion of Park & Rec Programs
Construction of Building II is concluding with contractors returning to
finish the punch list.
Ribbon cutting occurred on July 1 and was tied in with the fireworks
celebration. Tom thanked Mayor Bialecki
for assisting in cutting the ribbon on this date.
Tom reported, “So far for this year we have 9 additional bookings in
Building II in addition to the ones already booked with more pending that we
don’t have contracts yet. We’ve got 6
major events in 2008 in Building II as well as the Home & Garden Show is
already selling spaces for that show to expand into two buildings.”
Item 21 - REPORT FROM POLICE AND FIRE DEPARTMENT LIAISON:
No Report.
Item 22 - REPORT FROM THE SHOP
RELOCATION COMMITTEE:
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of the
Shop Relocation Committee to award Five Star a contract for the phone system in
the City Shop for a total of $7,953.02.
On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of the
Shop Relocation Committee to install a T1 line to Five Star for a total of
$5,812.54.
Under discussion, Jarrod explained that this is for the switches and
routers for the T1 connection and the labor to install them.
On voice vote, motion carried.
No report on this item.
Item 23 – SAFETY COMMITTEE:
No Report.
Item 24 – HISTORICAL
PRESERVATION COMMISSION: