The Meeting of the Common Council was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 11, 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 in attendance were City Clerk Cari Burmaster, Finance Director Fred Buehler, City Engineer Jarrod Holter, Land Use & Development Director Jason Gilman, and City Attorney Sean O’Flaherty.

The Pledge of Allegiance was declared.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner, to approve the minutes from the previous meeting as printed and on file in the City Clerk’s Office.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Muth, to approve Vouchers No. 2583 through No. 2804, expended since the last Common Council meeting of November 13, 2007 in the amount of $1,723,487.89.    On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve the agreement with GREAT (Gang Resistance Education and Training) Program.   On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve the salary of the Chief of Police in a range from $66,973 to $78,815.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Muth, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve the posting and advertising of the position of Chief of Police.
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve the Code Red Policy for the City of Onalaska.
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Finance and Personnel Committee to approve the Local 150 Contract for the years 2008-2009.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of the Administrative Committee to approve the Operator’s Licenses as printed on file in the city clerk’s office.  
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, to approve the request for burial of ashes for Gertrude and Jesse Graham in Block 100, Lot 4, Graves 1 and 2.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works to schedule the public hearing for Wednesday, January 2, 2008, at 5 p.m.
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works to accept the annual Wisconsin Department of Natural Resource Water Supply Inspection report.  On voice vote, motion carried.
 
Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works to approve the Supervisory and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Project change order #1 for Holiday Heights control panel.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Giese, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works to approve the Amendment #1 to task order #02-07 for Supervisory and Data Acquisition (SCADA) Project design by Strand Associates.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works to approve State Trunk Highway 35 right of way services request for proposals and selection of Timbers-Selissen in the amount of $130,950.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Muth, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works to approve Well #10, change order #2, which is a modification of the system. 
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works to approve Urban Nonpoint Source and Stormwater Management Program grant. 
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Board of Public Works to approve the January meeting date and time as January 2, 2008, at 5 p.m. for the meeting and hearing.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Plan Commission, to approve with 28 conditions the Preliminary Plat application filed by David Evenson of Evenson and Company, 1025 Riders Club Road, Onalaska for the property located at South Kinney Coulee Road, East of Mary Drive.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Muth, upon recommendation of the Plan Commission to approve with 7 conditions the Certified Survey map submitted by Doug Buchner for a parcel located at 317 6th Avenue North to split one (1) parcel into two (2) parcels pursuant to a recently acquired variance to the minimum lot width requirement.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Plan Commission to approve the certified survey map submitted by the City of Onalaska for the City of Onalaska Library Expansion containing 423 square feet.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Olson, upon recommendation of the Plan Commission to refer for 30 days.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of the Plan Commission to approve with 7 conditions the subdivision request filed by Bernard and Mary Pralle, 3025 Main Street East, for the purpose of transferring land to a neighboring parcel.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Giese, second by Ald. Muth, upon recommendation of the Plan Commission to approve the next meeting date and time for January 2, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 112.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Muth, second by Ald. Stellner, upon recommendation of the Judiciary Committee to give Ordinance 1322-2007 to amend Section 7-5-2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Onalaska relating to Hotel and Motel Room Tax its third and final reading.  
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Miller, to give Ordinance 1323-2007 to amend Section 2-2-9 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Onalaska relating to the Mayor’s Salary its first and second reading.  On roll call vote:  Ald. Clarence Stellner – aye, Ald. Kim Smith – no, Ald. Mike Giese – no, Ald. Bob Muth – abstain, Ald. Jim Olson – no, Ald. Tim Miller – aye.  Ordinance denied.

Motion by Ald. Muth, second by Ald. Miller, upon recommendation of the Mass Transit Committee, to accept the financials for October 2007.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Muth, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Mass Transit Committee to accept the 2008 agreement between City of La Crosse and City of Onalaska pertaining to public transportation for Valley View Mall area.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Miller, second by Ald. Smith, upon recommendation of the Park & Rec Board to leave the Van Riper Park Shelter as previously designed.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Olson, second by Ald. Muth, upon recommendation of the Tourism Commission to approve the room occupancy report.  On voice vote, motion carried.
Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Giese, upon recommendation of the Library Commission to consider 7 contractors for bidding on the library expansion project.  These contractors include:
On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Miller, to approve the transfer of land from Onalaska School District to Onalaska Library.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Olson, to approve the appointment of election inspectors for January 2008 until December 2009.  On voice vote, motion carried.

Item 33 - Closed Session -  .

Motion by Ald. Stellner, second by Ald. Olson, to convene in Closed Session under Section 19.85 (1) (c) of the Wisconsin Statutes for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchase or acquisition of property (Cemetery property).  If any action is required in Open Session, as a 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 Tim Miller – aye, Ald. Jim Olson – aye, Ald. Kim Smith – aye, Ald. Clarence Stellner – aye, Ald. Bob Muth – aye, Ald. Mike Giese - aye, motion carried to convene in Closed Session.

Motion by Ald. Smith, second by Ald. Stellner to adjourn at 8:07 p.m.  On roll call vote:  Ald. Tim Miller – aye, Ald. Jim Olson – aye, Ald. Kim Smith – aye, Ald Clarence Stellner – aye, Ald. Bob Muth – aye, and Ald. Mike Giese – aye.  Motion carried to adjourn.
Common Council
of the City of Onalaska
Tuesday, December 11, 2007


Reviewed 12-18-07