The Meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 
12, 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:  City Engineer Jarrod Holter, Land Use & Development Director Jason Gilman, 
Finance Director Fred Buehler, and City Clerk Cari Burmaster.

Item 2 - Pledge of Allegiance

The Pledge of Allegiance was declared.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Smith, to approve the minutes from the November 14 
and November 28 meetings as printed and on file in the City Clerk’s Office.  On voice vote, 
motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee 
to approve Resolution 35-2006 – Resolution Authorizing the City of Onalaska, Wisconsin to 
borrow the sum of $3,190,000 by Issuing General Obligation Refunding Bonds pursuant to 
section 67.04 of the Wisconsin Statutes and authorizing the sale of the bonds.  On roll call vote:  
Ald. Smith – aye, Ald. Gonczy – aye, Ald. Stellner - aye, Ald. Olson - aye, Ald. Giese - aye, 
Ald. Oldani Wulf – aye.  Resolution passes.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Finance 
Committee to approve Resolution 36-2006 – approving Bethany Lutheran Home, Inc. Housing 
Project to be financed by the Community Development Authority of the City of Onalaska. On 
roll call vote:  Ald. Stellner – aye, Ald. Oldani Wulf – aye, Ald. Gonczy – aye, Ald. Giese – 
aye, Ald. Smith – aye, Ald. Olson – aye.  Resolution passes.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee 
to approve Vouchers No. 2557 through No. 2780, expended since the last Common Council 
meeting of November 14, 2006 in the amount of $1,931,258.22.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Finance 
Committee to approve Resolution 33-2006 to amend and restate the Cafeteria Plan under 
Section 125, Internal Revenue Code of 1986.  On roll call vote:  Ald. Oldani Wulf – aye, Ald. 
Stellner - aye, Ald. Olson - aye, Ald. Smith - aye, Ald. Gonczy - aye, Ald. Giese – aye.  
Resolution passes.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Giese, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee 
to accept the Adoption Agreement between the City of Onalaska and Community Development 
Authority (C.D.A.).  On voice vote, motion carried.
  
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Finance 
Committee to approve the Supplement Participation Agreement between the City of Onalaska 
and Community Development Authority.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee 
to approve the Onalaska Tourism Website Agreement between the City of Onalaska and Vision 
Design Group, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $6,855.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Finance 
Committee to approve authorization for the City to hire an appraiser to evaluate the L. Brueske 
Property next to the City’s reservoirs and approve funding from Park Fund Account. On voice 
vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Finance 
Committee to approve the authorization to participate in the TRACS/INCODE interface grant.

Amendment to the motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Oldani Wulf, upon recommendation 
of the Finance Committee to include authorization to participate both in the TRANS/INCODE 
and the FORS INCODE Interface grants.  On voice vote, motion to the amendment carried. On 
voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Finance 
Committee to approve the modification to building Inspector Marv Horman’s contract to add a 
CPI to his rate/inspection at a cost not to exceed CPI rate of 4%. On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Finance Committee 
to deny the authorization for City to pay for deer population survey at an approximate cost of 
$2,000.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Personnel 
Committee to approve the Information Technology Systems Usage (6.03).  On voice vote, 
motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Oldani Wulf, upon recommendation of the Personnel 
Committee to approve the Fleet Safety Policy.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Personnel 
Committee to approve the Job Description and proceed with the Post and Advertise for 
Assistant Crew Leader – Street Department.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Personnel 
Committee to approve the Job Description and proceed with the Post and Advertise for 
Assistant Crew Leader – Utility Department.   On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Personnel 
Committee to approve the Onalaska Police Department Restructuring Plan.  On voice vote, 
motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Oldani Wulf, upon recommendation of the 
Administrative Committee to approve the Operator’s Licenses presented at the meeting.  On 
voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Oldani Wulf, upon recommendation of the 
Administrative Committee to approve the request for Harold Topel’s cremains to be buried in 
Block 88, Lot 6, Grave 3.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Board of Public 
Works to hire Strand and Associates in an amount not to exceed $5,000 for  Phase I of the 
SCADA Design and then return to the Board of Public Works  with an alternative and design 
cost for Phase II of the design and implementation for construction of the SCADA System.  
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Board of Public 
Works, to approve the  distribution of the Request For Qualifications of consultants to assist 
the City regarding the Storm Water Management Plan and to return to the Board of Public 
Works for review.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Oldani Wulf, upon recommendation of the Board of 
Public Works to accept the report from the Department of Natural Resources for review of the 
City of Onalaska’s annual water supply inspection.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Board of Public 
Works to authorize the hiring of Process Research Solutions, in an amount not to exceed $4,000 
to complete the study. On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Board of Public 
Works to authorize the hiring of S E H Inc. in an amount not to exceed $7,500.  On voice vote, 
motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Board of Public 
Works to forward the amount of $3,303,295 with an estimated issuance cost of $40,000 for a 
total of $3,430,295 and that a public hearing be scheduled for Tuesday, January 2, 2007, at 6:45 
p.m. On voice vote, motion carried.


Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Board of Public 
Works to authorize bidding of Well #10 well house to S E H Inc. to bid out the well house at 
Well #10.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, to set up a public hearing on February 6, 2007, 
at the Board of Public Works meeting for the subject of No Parking on Main Street – north side 
150 feet west of 11th Avenue North.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Board of Public 
Works to deny contribution to drainage issues on Meadow Wood road, draining onto 2818 
Trillium Place based on the City of Onalaska exceeding the original amount with the in-kind 
contribution.   On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Board of Public 
Works, to approve the use of the right of way for a turn around at 205 2nd Avenue North and to 
indicate that any costs incurred in the future will need to be borne by the property owner.  
On voice vote, motion carried.


Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Oldani Wulf, upon recommendation of the Board of 
Public Works to accept the information sign at entrances to the city with the change of wording 
to read, Welcome, City of Onalaska Population listed.  On voice vote, motion carried.
  
Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Board of Public 
Works to agree to the Oak Avenue South transportation enhancement project agreement.
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Giese, to approve the payment of change order for 2006 
paving contract (Mathy Construction). On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Olson, to approve the LB White grading and fill 
permit.  
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Smith, to approve the extension of the contract for 2005 
water study with S E H to include sizing of French Road reservoir.
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Board of Public 
Works to approve consideration of requests by Leo Bronston, French Valley Partners, LLC for 
the City of Onalaska to add an estimated 100,000 gallon municipal reservoir project to the 2007 
capital improvement budget to serve impending development near French Road and State 
Highway 16 at an estimated cost of $375,000 with cost share from the developer.
On voice vote, motion fails, 6 to 0.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Planning 
Commission, to approve with 10 conditions of which the last condition being to review after 12 
months, the Conditional Use Permit application filed by Diana Burt, 1116 East Avenue north, 
for the purpose of conducting  home occupation –gift shop at 1116 East Avenue North.  

Amendment to the motion by Ald. Oldani Wulf, second by Ald. Giese to add Condition 11 
which does not permit signage in her yard, but which she is allowed to have in her window.
On voice vote, amendment to the motion passed 5 – yes, 1 – no.  On voice vote, motion passed 
5 – yes, 1 – no.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Planning 
Commission to approve with 11 conditions, (noting that the 7th condition is approval from the 
FAA and report filed with the city), to approve the Conditional Use Permit application filed by 
Dick Rogers for Sprint/Alamosa, 100 West Henry Clay Street, Whitefish Bay, WI, for the 
purpose of locating antennas and a 15-foot extension to the existing tower located at 580 Lester 
Avenue.    On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Planning 
Commission to have the meeting scheduled for January 3, 2007, at 7 p.m.  On voice vote, 
motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Oldani Wulf, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Judiciary 
Committee to give Ordinance No. 1285-2006 to rezone property located in Section 32, 
Township 17 North, Range 7 West in the City of Onalaska, La Crosse County Wisconsin from 
M-1 Light Industrial District to P-1 Public and Semi-Public District (City Shop) its third and 
final reading.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Oldani Wulf, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Judiciary 
Committee to give Ordinance No. 1286-2006 to amend Section 10-1-13(f) of the Code of 
Ordinances of the City of Onalaska relating to Heavy Traffic Routes its third and final reading.  
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Oldani Wulf, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Judiciary 
Committee to give Ordinance No. 1287-2006 to rezone property located in Section 5, 
Township 16, Range 7 in the City of Onalaska, LaCrosse County Wisconsin from R-2-3 Single 
Family and Duplex Residential District to R-4 Multi-Family Residential District its third and 
final reading.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Oldani Wulf, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Judiciary 
Committee to give Ordinance 1288-2006 to rezone property located in Section 16, Township 
16, Range 7 in the City of Onalaska, La Crosse County Wisconsin from R-1 Single Family 
District to M-1 Industrial District (McGuire Property) its third and final reading.  On voice 
vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Oldani Wulf, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Judiciary 
Committee to give Ordinance 1290-2006 to amend Section 10-1-27 of the Code of Ordinances 
of the City of Onalaska relating to Parking Regulations its third and final reading.  On voice 
vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Oldani Wulf, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Judiciary 
Committee to give Ordinance No. 1291-2006 – to amend Article H of Title 14 of the Code of 
Ordinances of the City of Onalaska relating to Park and Public Land Dedications its third and 
final reading.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Oldani Wulf, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Judiciary 
Committee to give Ordinance 1293-2006 to amend Article H of Title 14 of the Code of 
Ordinances of the City of Onalaska relating to fees its first and second reading.  On voice vote, 
motion carried. 

Motion by Ald. Oldani Wulf, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Judiciary 
Committee to give Ordinance 1294-2006 to amend Section 15-2-6 of the Code of Ordinances 
of the City of Onalaska relating to erosion control its first and second reading.  On voice vote, 
motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Oldani Wulf, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Judiciary 
Committee to give Ordinance No. 1295-2006 to amend Section 7-1-3(b) of the Code of 
Ordinance of the City of Onalaska relating to multiple dog licenses its first and second reading.  
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Oldani Wulf, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Judiciary 
Committee to give Ordinance No. 1296-2006 to amend Section 8-1-9(b) of the Code of 
Ordinances of the City of Onalaska relating to areas where smoking is prohibited its first and 
second reading.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Oldani Wulf, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Judiciary 
Committee to give Ordinance 1297-2006 to amend Section 15-1-15 of the Code of Ordinances 
of the City of Onalaska relating to building permit fees its first and second reading.  On voice 
vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Olson, to accept the report of the Financials for 
October 2006, for the Onalaska/Holmen/West Salem Public Transit.  On voice vote, motion 
carried.

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Olson, to accept the 2007 agreement between the City 
of LaCrosse and the City of Onalaska pertaining to public transportation for Valley View Mall 
Area.  On voice vote, motion carried, 5-yes, 1-no.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Oldani Wulf, upon recommendation of the Park Board to 
approve Resolution 34-2006 to amend 2005 to 2010 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 
to add the Waterfront as a part of the City of Onalaska Park System.  On roll call vote:  Ald. 
Oldani Wulf – aye, Ald. Gonczy – aye, Ald. Olson – aye, Ald. Giese – aye, Ald. Stellner – aye, 
Ald. Smith – aye.   Resolution passed.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Parks and 
Recreation Board to approve the volunteer coaches’ policy revision.  On voice vote, motion 
carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Library 
Commission to proceed with developing a policy for not allowing pets in the library.  
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Oldani Wulf, upon recommendation of the Library 
Commission to proceed with a meeting time and place for the design workshop with 
Engberg/Anderson the third week of January at the Library.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Giese, upon recommendation of the Library Commission 
to facilitate a book donation program and this would include assisting with the transfer of 
books from the community to the Onalaska/Holmen Emergency Food Basket.  On voice vote, 
motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Library 
Commission to permanently hang Logo at Onalaska Public Library at no cost to the City other 
than it will be mounted by Todd Weymiller.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Gonczy, upon recommendation of the Library 
Commission to accept the Onalaska Building Program Statement from Engberg/Anderson.  
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Oldani Wulf, to approve the change order for the 
sheeting behind the concrete masonry unit facing in an amount not to exceed $5,988.00.  
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Olson, to defer Items A, B, and C to the next council 
meeting. On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Oldani Wulf, to approve the nomination of election 
inspectors for January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007.  Second to the motion withdrawn 
by Ald. Oldani Wulf.

Motion by Ald. Gonczy, second by Ald. Stellner, to approve the nomination of election 
inspectors for January 1, 2007, through December 31, 2007.  On voice vote, motion carried, 4 –
yes, 2 – abstentions.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Gonczy, to convene in Closed Session To consider a 
motion to convene in Closed Session under Section 19.85 (1) (c) of the Wisconsin Statutes for 
the purpose of considering compensation and negotiations of any public employee over which 
the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility (Fire Chief conditions of 
employment) and under Section 19.85 (1) (g) of the Wisconsin Statutes with respect to 
litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved (claims against the City relating to trip 
and fall on sidewalk at 624 Oak Avenue North and Quincy St.) and under Section 19.85 (1) (g) 
of the Wisconsin Statutes for the purpose of conferring with legal counsel for the governmental 
body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted by the body 
with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved (consideration of 
mediators, mediation topics and City’s mediation strategy regarding open Police Department 
personnel issues).  If any action is required in Open Session, as the result of the Closed Session, 
the Committee will convene in Open Session to take the necessary action and/or continue on 
with the printed agenda.  On roll call vote:  Ald. Stellner – aye, Ald. Oldani Wulf – aye, Ald. 
Gonczy – aye, Ald. Giese – aye, Ald. Smith – aye, Ald. Olson – aye.  Motion carried to convene 
in Closed Session.

Motion by Ald. Kim Smith, second by Ald. Gary Gonczy to deny claim CC90-09212006 for trip 
and fall on sidewalk at 624 Oak Avenue North.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Mike Giese, second by Ald. Gary Gonczy to adjourn at 9:55 p.m.  On voice 
vote, motion carried.

Common Council
of the City of Onalaska
Tuesday, December 12, 2006
 
Reviewed 12-18-06