The Meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 12, 2008. 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: City Clerk Cari Burmaster, Financial Services Director Fred Buehler, Land Use & Development Director Jason Gilman, City Engineer Jarrod Holter, and City Attorney Sean O’Flaherty.

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. Miller, 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.

Rick Durst

705 Westwood Drive

“There are a couple of questions I would like to raise. One is under Finance and Personnel, Item 6(d) in regard to reimbursement agreement between the City of Onalaska and Eagle Bluff Center, LLC. From what I understand that this relating to the TIF District to look at the possibility of going into a TIF. I guess I question what is the legal entity because the letter that the City received from Moen, Sheehan & Meyer stated that the requestor was VEH Properties III LLC. There was also another one where I believe it was something like that Theater Road Development LLC. I just wanted to get clarification as to what is the legal entity. The other part that I’m concerned about is that when we had the public hearing on PCID, it showed that there was a total of I believe 7 parcels and now there has been two additional parcels added – Tax Parcel 9-107-0 and 9-99-0. I understand by talking to the clerk that we don’t even have an annexation petition for Tax Parcel 9-99-0 so I question why that is even included as part of this and why hasn’t it gone through the public hearing? Also, in regard to the TIF, I believe if you look at what is under the report from the Land Use & Development Director, it’s shown in there that the preliminary tax increment financing district plan requested by VEH Properties, so I believe it should be VEH. And the other thing I’d like to raise concern with is the detail in the agenda. I believe the agenda lacks a little bit of detail to inform the public. For example, when it comes to the 2008 Proposed Pay Structure – what pay structure? Is this union, non union? It does not give a lot of detail. I believe detail is supposed to be provided sufficient to inform the public of what really is going to be requested. There are a few other items on the agenda that also area very vague in regard to the agenda item.”

Ward Kyle

426 4^th Avenue North, #4

Onalaska

“I’m here to thank the mayor for his wisdom and the council for being in concurrence on appointing Kim Smith the chairmanship of the Library Commission. Tonight later on you’ll be taking up some proposals. What you do with those – those are your business. Kim chaired this committee and the sub committee – did a tremendous job – it was difficult. There were many testy meetings and I mean testy amongst the participants and I would just like for you folks to know, and I would like to thank Kim for the great job that she did.”

Item 5 - REPORT FROM THE MAYOR.

A. Proclamation regarding Mississippi River Parkway Commission.

Mayor Bialecki noted that this proclamation does come from the Office of the Governor.

THE STATE OF WISCONSIN

OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR

A PROCLAMATION

WHEREAS, the Mississippi River Parkway Commission is celebrating the 70^th anniversary of the Great River Road: a national scenic byway; and

WHEREAS, the Mississippi River is a historical icon and national treasure; and

WHEREAS, Mississippi River Parkway Commission, created by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt in 1938 to develop and oversee 3,000 miles of inter-connected roads that follow the Mississippi River from its headwaters in northern Minnesota to its mouth in the Gulf of Mexico, provides an opportunity to travel along and experience the unique features of the Mississippi River; and

WHEREAS, the National Mississippi River Parkway Commission is the only organization connecting all 10 states by this mighty American river and its mission is to promote, preserve and enhance the resources of the Mississippi River Valley; and

WHEREAS, the Mississippi River forms the western border of the Great State of Wisconsin and the adjacent Great River Road creates opportunities for travelers to experience all the festivals, amenities and attractions in the state; and

WHEREAS, this national byway and historic highway is one of the oldest, longest and most unique scenic byways in North America;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Jim Doyle, Governor of the State of Wisconsin, do hereby proclaim 2008 as the 70^th anniversary of

THE GREAT RIVER ROAD

in celebration of the Mississippi River Parkway Commission’s dedication to preserve and improve the natural resources, cultural heritage, economic viability, scenic quality, recreational amenities and tourist promotion of the Great River Road.

IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto

set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the

State of Wisconsin to be affixed. Done at the

Capitol in the City of Madison this twenty first

Day of December in the year two thousand

seven.

______________________________________

JIM DOYLE

By the Governor:

_______________________________________

DOUGLAS LA FOLLETTE

Secretary of State

As a follow up to Ward Kyle’s concerns regarding Ald. Smith, Mayor Bialecki said, “I would have to also say I do respect your leadership these last three years on that Library Commission. As I recall when the question of the Library kind of flew around in circles for about 10 years and about 3 years ago you stepped to the plate with a good working citizens committee and carried that forward to where it is today, and I thank you very much for doing that.”

B. Authorization to lease space in the Old City Shop to Running, Inc., d/b/a, Onalaska/Holmen/West Salem Shared-Ride Program.

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Smith to enter into a lease agreement for space in the old City Shop to Running Inc., d/b/a Onalaska/Holmen/West Salem Shared Ride Program.

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. Olson, second by Ald. Smith, to approve Vouchers No. 143 through No. 404, expended since the last Common Council meeting of January 8, 2008, in the amount of $6,893,787.33. These vouchers include a percentage of 69.05% compared to 68.13% in 2006 of taxes collected in January 2008 to the taxing entities. The total amount is $8,504,609.39.

On voice vote, motion carried.

B. 2008 Capital Projects Issue/General Obligations Corporate Purpose Bonds/Notes.

1. Financing Plan for upcoming Issue(s) and Timeline.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve the Financing Plan for Upcoming Issue(s) and Timeline.

On voice vote, motion carried.

2. Resolution 3-2008 – Initial Resolution Authorizing $260,000 General Obligation Bonds for Sewerage Projects.

Resolution No. 3-2008

INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

$260,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

FOR SEWERAGE PROJECTS

RESOLVED that the City of Onalaska, LaCrosse County, Wisconsin, borrow an amount not to exceed $260,000 by issuing its general obligation bonds for the public purpose of financing sewerage projects, consisting of sanitary sewer and storm sewer improvements.

Passed this 12^th day of February, 2008.

Approved this 12^th day of February, 2008.

____________________________________

Mayor

Attest:

___________________________________

City Clerk

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Muth, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve Resolution 3-2008 – Initial Resolution Authorizing $260,000 General Obligation Bonds for Sewerage Projects.

On roll call vote: Ald. Jim Olson – aye, Ald. Mike Giese - aye, Ald Kim Smith – aye, Ald. Clarence Stellner – aye, Ald. Bob Muth – aye, Ald. Tim Miller – aye. Resolution passes.

3. Resolution 4-2008 – Initial Resolution Authorizing $880,000 General Obligation Bonds for Street Improvement Projects.

Resolution No. 4-2008

INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

$880,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

FOR STREET IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

RESOLVED that the City of Onalaska, LaCrosse County, Wisconsin, borrow an amount not to exceed $880,000 by issue its general obligation bonds for the public purpose of financing street improvement projects.

Passed this 12^th day of February, 2008.

Approved this 12^th day of February, 2008.

______________________________

Mayor

Attest:

_______________________________________

City Clerk

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve Resolution 4-2008 – Initial Resolution Authorizing $880,000 General Obligation Bonds for Street Improvement Projects.

On roll call vote: Ald. Mike Giese – aye, Ald. Kim Smith – aye, Ald. Clarence Stellner – aye, Ald. Bob Muth – aye, Ald. Tim Miller – aye, Ald. Jim Olson-aye. Resolution Passes.

4. Resolution 5-2008 – Initial Resolution Authorizing $45,000 General Obligation Bonds for Fire Department Equipment.

Resolution No. 5-2008

INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

$45,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT EQUIPMENT

RESOLVED that the City of Onalaska, LaCrosse County, Wisconsin, borrow an amount not to exceed $45,000 by issuing its general obligation bonds for the public purpose of financing the acquisition of equipment for the fire department.

Passed this 12^th day of February, 2008.

Approved this 12^th day of February, 2008.

______________________________

Mayor

Attest:

______________________________________

City Clerk

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve Resolution 5-2008 – Initial Resolution Authorizing $45,000 General Obligation Bonds for Fire Department Equipment.

On roll call vote: Ald. Bob Muth – aye, Ald. Clarence Stellner- aye, Ald. Jim Olson – aye, Ald. Kim Smith – aye – Ald. Tim Miller – aye, Ald. Mike Giese - aye. Resolution passes.

5. Resolution 6-2008 – Initial Resolution Authorizing $70,000 General Obligation Bonds for Parks and Public Grounds Projects.

Resolution No. 6-2008

INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

$70,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

FOR PARKS AND PUBLIC GROUNDS PROJECTS

RESOLVED that the City of Onalaska, LaCrosse County, Wisconsin, borrow an amount not to exceed $70,000 by issuing its general obligation bonds for the public purpose of financing parks and public grounds projects.

Passed this 12^th day of February, 2008.

Approved this 12^th day of February, 2008.

____________________________________

Mayor

Attest:

_______________________________________

City Clerk

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve Resolution 6-2008 – Initial Resolution Authorizing $70,000 General Obligation Bonds for Parks and Public Grounds Projects.

On roll call vote: Ald. Clarence Stellner – aye, Ald. Jim Olson – aye, Ald. Kim Smith – aye, Ald. Tim Miller – aye, Ald. Mike Giese - aye, Ald. Bob Muth – aye. Resolution passes.

6. Resolution 7-2008 – Initial Resolution Authorizing $325,000 General Obligation Bonds for Water System Projects.

Resolution No. 7-2008

INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

$325,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

FOR WATER SYSTEM PROJECTS

RESOLVED that the City of Onalaska, LaCrosse County, Wisconsin, borrow an amount not to exceed $325,000 by issuing its general obligation bonds for the public purpose of financing water system projects.

Passed this 12^th day of February, 2008.

Approved this 12^th day of February, 2008.

______________________________

Mayor

Attest:

_____________________________________

City Clerk

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Muth, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve Resolution 7-2008 – Initial Resolution Authorizing $325,000 general Obligation Bonds for Water System Projects.

On roll call vote: Ald. Kim Smith – aye, Ald. Tim Miller – aye, Ald. Bob Muth – aye, Ald. Jim Olson – aye, Ald. Mike Giese - aye, Ald. Clarence Stellner – aye. Resolution Passes.

7. Resolution 8-2008 – Initial Resolution Authorizing $700,000 General obligation bonds for Library Projects.

Resolution 8-2008

INITIAL RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING

$1,700,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS

FOR LIBRARY PROJECTS

RESOLVED that the City of Onalaska, LaCrosse County, Wisconsin, borrow an amount not to exceed $1,700,000 by issuing its general obligation bonds for the public purpose of financing library projects.

Passed this 12^th day of February, 2008.

Approved this 12^th day of February, 2008.

______________________________

Mayor

Attest:

_____________________________________________

City Clerk

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve Resolution 8-2008 – Initial Resolution Authorizing $1,700,000 General Obligation Bonds for Library Projects.

On roll call vote: Ald. Tim Miller – aye, Ald. Bob Muth – aye, Ald. Jim Olson – aye, Ald. Mike Giese – aye, Ald. Clarence Stellner – aye, Ald. Kim Smith – aye. Resolution Passes.

8. Resolution 9-2008 – Resolution Directing Publication of Notice to Electors.

Resolution No. 9-2008

RESOLUTION DIRECTING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE TO ELECTORS

WHEREAS initial resolutions authorizing general obligation bonds have been adopted by the Common Council of the City and it is now necessary that said initial resolutions be published to afford notice to the residents of the City of their adoption;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Clerk shall, within 15 days, publish a notice to the electors in substantially the form attached hereto as Exhibit A in the official City newspaper as a Class 1 notice under Ch. 985, Wis. Stats.

Passed this 12^th day of February, 2008.

Approved this 12^th day of February, 2008.

______________________________

Mayor

Attest:

_________________________________________

City Clerk

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve Resolution 9-2008 – Resolution Directing Publication of Notice to Electors.

On roll call vote: Ald. Mike Giese – aye, Ald. Bob Muth – aye, Ald. Tim Miller – aye, Ald. Jim Olson – aye, Ald. Kim Smith – aye, Ald. Clarence Stellner – aye. Resolution Passes.

9. Resolution 10-2008 – Resolution Providing for the Sale of $3,280,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds.

Resolution No. 10-2008

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF $3,280,000

GENERAL OBLIGATION CORPORATE PURPOSE BONDS

WHEREAS the Common Council of the City of Onalaska, LaCrosse County, Wisconsin (the “City”) has adopted initial resolutions authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds for the following public purposes and in the following amounts:

$260,000 to finance sewerage projects;

$880,000 to finance street improvement projects;

$45,000 to finance fire department equipment;

$70,000 to finance parks and public grounds projects;

$325,000 to finance water system projects; and

$1,700,000 to finance library projects.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:

Section 1. Combination of issues. The issues referred to in the preamble hereof are hereby combined into one issue of bonds designated “General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds,” and the City shall issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $3,280,000 for the purposes above specified.

Section 2. Sale of Bonds. The Common Council hereby authorizes and directs that the Bonds be offered for public sale. At its meeting on March 11, 2008, the Common Council shall consider such bids for the Bonds as may have been received and take action thereon.

Section 3. Notice of Bond Sale. The City Clerk be and hereby is directed to cause notice of the sale of the Bonds to be disseminated in such manner and at such times as the City Clerk may determine and to cause copies of a complete, official Notice of Bond Sale and other pertinent data to be forwarded to interested bidders as the City Clerk may determine.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve Resolution 10-2008 – Resolution Providing for the Sale of $3,280,000 General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds.

On roll call vote: Ald. Bob Muth – aye, Ald. Tim Miller – aye, Ald. Jim Olson – aye, Ald. Kim Smith – aye, Ald. Clarence Stellner – aye, Ald. Mike Giese – aye. Resolution Passes.

10. Resolution 11-2008 – Resolution Providing for the sale of $220,000 Note Anticipation Notes.

Resolution No. 11-2008

RESOLUTION PROVIDING FOR THE SALE OF

$220,000 NOTE ANTICIPATION NOTES

WHEREAS the City of Onalaska, LaCrosse County, Wisconsin, is presently in need of an amount not to exceed $220,000 for the public purpose of financing the cost of a phone system, computer hardware, marked squad cars and administration vehicles; and

WHEREAS it is desirable to provide interim financing of such projects costs through the issuance of note anticipation notes pursuant to Section 67.12(1)(b), Wis. Stats;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that:

Section 1. The Notes. The City shall issue its Note Anticipation Notes in an amount not to exceed $220,000 (the “Notes”) for the purposes above specified.

Section 2. Sale of Notes. The Common Council hereby authorizes and directs the officers of the City to take all actions necessary to negotiate the sale of the Notes with Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated. At its meeting on March 11, 2008, the City Council shall take further action to approve the details of the Notes and authorize the sale of the Notes.

Section 3. Official Statement. The City Clerk shall cause an Official Statement concerning this issue to be prepared by Robert W. Baird & Co. Incorporated. The appropriate City officials shall determine when the Official Statement is final for purposes of Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 15c2-12 and shall certify said Statement, such certification to constitute full authorization of such Statement under this resolution.

Passed this 12^th day of February, 2008

Approved this 12^th day of February, 2008.

______________________________

Mayor

Attest:

_____________________________________________

City Clerk

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve Resolution 11-2008 – Resolution providing for the sale of $220,000 Note Anticipation Notes.

On roll call vote: Ald. Tim Miller – aye, Ald. Jim Olson – aye, Ald. Kim Smith – aye, Ald. Clarence Stellner – aye, Ald. Bob Muth – aye, Ald. Mike Giese – aye. Resolution passes.

C. Authorization to proceed with Key Benefit Concepts, LLC relating to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 45 “Post Employment Benefits” not to exceed $3,750.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve authorization to proceed with Key Benefit Concepts, LLC relating to Government Accounting Standards Board (GASB) 45 “Post Employment Benefits” not to exceed $3,750.

On voice vote, motion carried.

D. Re-imbursement Agreement among City of Onalaska and Eagle Bluff Center, LLC.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve the reimbursement agreement among City of Onalaska and Eagle Bluff Center, LLC.

Under discussion, Mayor Bialecki asked City Attorney Sean O’Flaherty if this agreement has been reviewed and is legally acceptable to vote on.

City Attorney Sean O’Flaherty answered that it is.

Ald. Smith noted that the recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee was to accept this agreement in concept as the agreement had not been reviewed by the attorney at that time.

On voice vote, motion carried.

E. Authorization to proceed with West Central Metropolitan Enforcement Group Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Agreement (MEG).

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve authorization to proceed with West Central Metropolitan Enforcement Group Multi-Jurisdictional Drug Enforcement Agreement (MEG).

On voice vote, motion carried.

F. Authorization to proceed to purchase through state contract a Utility Van and City Hall Pick-Up Truck.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve authorization to proceed to purchase through state contract a Utility Van at a cost of $17,006 and City Hall Pick-Up Truck at a cost of $14,097.

Under discussion, Ald. Giese noted that there have been some inquiries of citizens regarding the use for the Pick-Up Truck.

Ald. Smith explained that this pick up truck will be used primarily by Building and Grounds Superintendent Todd Weymiller who is the maintenance personnel for City Hall. Ald. Smith said, “He needs to haul the snow blower and various equipment as he travels around the city to perform his duties.”

On voice vote, motion carried.

G. Transfer of Departmental Funds within each department – 2007 Budget.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve the transfer of departmental funds within each department – 2007 Budget.

Under discussion, Ald. Smith clarified that the balances were adjusted within each department per the memorandum dated February 6, 2008.

On voice vote, motion carried.

H. Resolution 13-2008 – to transfer funds to/from various departments – 2007 Budget.

RESOLUTION NO. 13-2008

A RESOLUTION TO TRANSFER TO/FROM VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS IN THE 2007

GENERAL FUND BUDGET

TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ONALASKA, WISCONSIN

WHEREAS, the City of Onalaska budgeted in 2007 General Fund Budget for:

Common Council Contr. Services 100-51100-262 $ 1,700

Police & Fire Comm. Misc. Office 100-51100-319 8,500

Clerk Oper. Sup. 100-51420-349 $ 1,300

Election Wages Temp. 100-51440-125 $ 1,800

Personnel Wages – Reg. 100-51510-111 $ 6,100

Health/Dental 100-51510-154 7,500

Seminars/Conv. 100-51510-336 1,000

City Hall Wages – Reg. 100-51600-111 $ 2,700

Telephone 100-51600-225 2,100

Other Contractual 100-51600-262 3,100

Building/Grd Maint. 100-51600-356 2,300

Police Patrol Salaries Overtime 100-52100-112-200 $15,500

Wages – Secretary – Reg. 100-52100-121-400 2,400

School Patrol-Wages-Temp 100-52100-125-300 $ 2,500

Patrol FICA 100-52100-151-200 9,300

Fire