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COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA TUESDAY, JUNE 6, 2023 – 6:30 PM COLUMBUS CITY HALL 1. Roll Call 2. Pledge of Allegiance 3. Notice of Open Meeting 4. Approve Agenda 5. Correspondence & Communications Consent Agenda 1. Council & Committee of the Whole Minutes – 5/16/23 2. Picnic License – CDDC – CHLPC Summer Concert Series – 6/14, 7/12, 8/9 3. Fireworks permit – Spectrum Pyrotechnics, July 4 (rain date July 7), Fireman’s Park, Columbus 4th of July Celebration New Business 1. Consider & take action - changing Council meeting dates in July and August (July 4) 2. Consider "Class B" alcohol license for Licensing period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 • Cardinal Lanes 3. Consider "Class B" alcohol license for Licensing period July 1, 2023 – June 30, 2024 • Tea Time Wine Bar & Bakery 4. Consider & take action on City Administrator Salary Range for Announcement 5. Consider & take action on claims in the amount of $382,065.59 6. Report of City Officers – City Administrator, Mayor 7. Adjourn  COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023 – 6:30 PM 1. Roll Call: Mayor Hammer called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Present: Mayor Hammer, Alders: Finkler, Gray, Motiff, Reid, Roelke, Steiner; Staff: Ellefson, Goebel, City Attorney Johnson, City Engineer Lietha, Meyers, Chief Hazeltine, Bledsoe, Larson, Christensen, interested citizens. 2. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Hammer led the Pledge of Allegiance. 3. Notice of Open Meeting: Noted as posted. 4. Approve Agenda: Motion by Gray, second by Roelke to approve the agenda. Carried voice vote. 5. Correspondence & Communications: Ruth Hermanson, 986 Warner Street spoke of concerns on shortage of money in the city. Consent Agenda: Motion by Steiner, second by Gray to approve consent agenda. Carried voice vote. Council & Committee of the Whole Minutes – 5/2/23, Consider Mayoral Appointments. PFC: Marcus Meier to fill unexpired term of Theresa Sumnicht term to expire 2025 Plan Commission: Steve Hajewski - term to expire 2026 (re-appointment) Plan Commission: Shelly Albright - term to expire 2024 (replaces 2nd alder) Zoning Board of Appeals: Nate Anfinson - term to expire 2026 Senior Citizens Advisory: Michael Schultz - term to expire 2026 (re-appointment) Recreation Advisory: Lisa Lawson - to fill unexpired term of Travis Heiman, term to expire 2025 New Business 1. Consider & take action on Pickle Ball court donation: Motion by Roelke, 2nd by Finkler to approve pickle ball court donation in the amount of $10,000. Carried voice vote. 2. Consider & take action on Pickle Ball painting: Motion by Finkler, second by Motiff to approve painting the pickle ball courts. Carried voice vote. 3. Consider & take action on Capital Streets Plan: Motion by Motiff, second by Gray to approve the Capital Street Plan. Carried voice vote. 4. Consider “Class A” alcohol licenses for Licensing period July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024: Motion by Roelke, second by Finkler to approve “Class A” alcohol licenses for the Licensing period July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Carried voice vote. Chestor Bandits Store d/b/a Chestor Bandits Store Columbus Market LLC d/b/a Columbus Market Dolgencorp LLC d/b/a Dollar General Kwik Trip Inc d/b/a Kwik Trip #808 Ultra Mart Foods LLC d/b/a Pick N Save #6329 Walgreens Co d/b/a Walgreens #10396 5. Consider Class “B” alcohol license for Licensing period July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024: Motion by Steiner, second by Roelke to approve Class “B” alcohol license for the Licensing period July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Columbus Transport LLC d/b/a Kurth Brewery. Carried voice vote. Page 2 – Common Council – 5/16/2023 6. Consider “Class B” alcohol license for Licensing period July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024: Motion by Roelke, second by Reid to approve “Class B” alcohol licenses for the Licensing period July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Carried voice vote. Jamesco Inc d/b/a The Cardinal Cage Dubs Brew LLC d/b/a Cercis Brewing Co Columbus Country Club d/b/a Columbus Country Club Columbus Family Restaurant LLC d/b/a Columbus Family Restaurant Kestrel Ridge Golf Properties d/b/a Kestrel Ridge Golf Course MPs Town Tap LLC d/b/a MPs Town Tap Liberty Square Gas Station, Inc d/b/a Refuel Pantry Columbus West Tequilas Bar & Grill LLC d/b/a Tequilas Bar & Grill 7. Consider “Class B” alcohol license for Licensing period July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024: Motion by Motiff, second by Roelke to forward “Class B” alcohol license for Cardinal Lanes Columbus LLC d/b/a Cardinal Lanes to June 6, 2023 council meeting for further review. Carried voice vote. 8. Consider “Class B” alcohol license for Licensing period July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024: Motion by Motiff, second by Steiner to forward “Class B” alcohol license for Tea Time LLC d/b/a Tea Time Wine Bar & Bakery to June 6, 2023 council meeting for further review. Carried voice vote. 9. Consider Tobacco Licenses for Licensing period July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024: Motion by Finkler, second by Roelke to approve Tobacco licenses for the Licensing period July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024. Carried voice vote. 10. Consider & take action on City Administrator’s Resignation: Motion by Finkler, second by Steiner to accept City Administrator resignation. Carried voice vote with Motiff voting no. 11. Consider & take action on Interim Administrator & Recruitment Services: Motion by Motiff, second by Reid to approve Public Administration Associates, LLC for recruitment services & interim City Administrator. Roll call unanimous. 12. Consider & take action on salary adjustments during Administrator vacancy: Motion by Motiff, second by Gray to approve weekly stipend of $75 starting the first pay period of June for the Assistant Administrator, Clerk, Treasurer, and HR Administrator to be reviewed when the new city Administrator is hired. Roll call unanimous. 13. Consider & take action on claims in the amount of $ 864,777.87: Motion by Gray, second by Roelke to approve claims in the amount of $864,777.87. Roll call vote unanimous. 14. Report of City Officers – City Administrator: Folsom Street update: driveway aprons were all poured, fine grating anticipated later this week, hopefully paving might be next week. Restoration letters going out soon, trees should be coming soon as well. County Avalon project potentially finishing up by next month. Seasonal positions are filling up. Mayor: Redbud Days Saturday, May 20. This year 5 boys & 3 girls registered for Redbud Prince & Princess. Mayor asks for citizens' patience with city staff while filling open positions. 15. Adjourn: Motion by Finkler, second by Roelke to adjourn at 7:01 pm. Carried voice vote. Submitted by: Michelle Christensen, Deputy Clerk  COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023 1. Roll Call: Mayor Hammer called the meeting to order at 7:10 pm. Present: Mayor Hammer, Council President Roelke, Alders: Finkler, Motiff, Reid, Gray, Steiner; Staff: Ellefson, Goebel, Atty Johnson, CE Lietha, Hazeltine, Meyers, Larson, Christensen, interested citizens. 2. Notice of Open Meeting: Noted as posted. 3. Approve Agenda: Motion by Motiff, second by Finkler to approve the agenda. Carried voice vote. 4. Citizen Comments: Paula Steiner presented fundraising idea for the Beautification committee. 5. Department Reports: Placed on file: DPW, Fire, Library, Police, Treasurer, WWTP 6. Discuss parking request from property owner of 300 N. Dickason Blvd: Property owner requesting more parking stalls, including 1 handicap stall in front of property. Concerns regarding truck traffic, safety concerns. Table for further information. 7. CHLPC Ordinance Discussion: CHLPC presented a proposed a red-lined version of the historic preservation ordinance written with the help of Jason Tish from the State Historic Preservation Office. Alder Motiff voiced concerns allowing non-residents on commission, and this ordinance should have started with the Plan Commission. Gray states it is common to have non- citizens on commissions. City Administrator voiced issues regarding zoning/planning codes and members on these boards are residents. Motiff has concerns regarding property owner’s rights with the historic designation. Tish stated the ordinance needs specific standards to participate in the CLG program. Henry Elling spoke stating ordinance is regulatory and procedures would keep residents notified. The City Council would have the final say on the designation. Forward to Ordinance Ad-hoc committee to be reviewed by Council in 2 months. 8. Convene to closed session per §19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investment of public funds, or conducting other public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically to discuss potential developments in the City of Columbus, specifically 152-160 N. Dickason Blvd Buildings: Motion by Motiff, second by Steiner to convene to closed session at 8:27 pm. Roll call vote unanimous. 9. Reconvene to open session: Motion by Gray, second by Motiff to reconvene to open session at 8:46 pm. Carried voice vote. 10. Adjourn: Motion by Gray, second by Motiff to adjourn at 8:46 pm. Carried voice vote. Submitted by: Michelle Christensen, Deputy Clerk  COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MINUTES SPECIAL MEETING TUESDAY, MAY 16, 2023 1. Roll Call: Council President Roelke called the meeting to order at 6:00 pm. Present: Council President Roelke, Mayor Hammer, Alders: Finkler, Gray, Motiff, Reid, Steiner, City Administrator Ellefson, City Attorney Johnson. 2. Notice of Open Meeting: Noted as posted. 3. Approve Agenda: Motion by Finkler, second by Gray to approve agenda. Carried voice vote. 4. Convene to closed session per § 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility, for purposes of discussing City Administrator’s resignation, Interim City Administrator coverage, and City Administrator recruitment. Motion by Motiff, second by Steiner to convene to closed session at 6:02 pm. Roll call vote unanimous. 5. Reconvene to open session: Motion by Gray, second by Motiff to reconvene to open session at 6:33 pm. Carried voice vote. 6. Convene to closed session per §19.85(1)(e) deliberating or negotiating the purchase of public properties, the investment of public funds, or conducting other public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, specifically to discuss potential developments in the City of Columbus. No action. 7. Reconvene to open session: No action. 8. Adjourn: Motion by Gray, second by Finkler to adjourn at 6:34 pm. Carried voice vote. Submitted by: Pat Goebel, Clerk  Columbus Downtown Development Corporation PO Box 23 Columbus, WI 53925 https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusWisconsinDowntown/ https://cddcwi.wordpress.com/ 5/20/2023 City of Columbus, Wisconsin RE: CHLPC Concert series Dear: Clerk Goebel Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) will again serve as the overall sponsor for the event using its non-profit status. We will provide overall umbrella liability insurance for all vendors, music providers etc. CHLPC will verify each has proper licensing and insurance. CDDC will also provide the picnic license attached and associated insurance. Ruth Hermanson will be available for questions. Please place this on the next agenda. Sincerely, JD Milburn Vice President Columbus Downtown Development Corporation Keeping Downtown the Heart of our Community May 29, 2023 Columbus City Council 105 North Dickason Street Columbus, WI 53925 Dear Council, We are requesting a display permit be issued for a fireworks display on Tuesday July 4, 2023 with a rain date to be on Friday July 7, 2023. The exhibit of fireworks will be displayed at Columbus Fireman’s Park Columbus, Wisconsin 53925. We will be using aerial shells in various sizes for our display program. Fireworks will be 1.3G and 1.4G as defined by BATF. The approximate time of display will be dusk. The contact individual for this event will be Eric Callaway. This is a fireworks display for Columbus Fourth of July Organization. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 920.927.5770. Thank you, Jennifer Bland Spectrum Pyrotechnics, Inc Spectrum Pyrotechnics, Incorporated W9285 State Road 16 and 60 Reeseville, WI 53579 Phone: 920.927.5770 Website: WWW.spectrumpyrotechnics.com Product List for Fireworks Display July 4, 2023 Main Show 144 – 3” Assorted Color Shells 72 – 4” Assorted Color Shells 30 – 5” Assorted Color Shells Finale 120 – 3” Assorted Color Shells 15 – 4” Salutes 15 – Assorted Finale Boxes Spectrum Pyrotechnics, Incorporated W9285 State Road 16 and 60 Reeseville, WI 53579 Phone: 920.927.5770 Website: WWW.spectrumpyrotechnics.com  Certificate of Insurance 36059 Issue Date: 5/29/2023 PRODUCER THIS CERTIFICATE IS ISSUED AS A MATTER OF Professional Program Insurance Brokerage INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE Division of SPG Insurance Solutions LLC CERTIFICATE HOLDER. THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT 1304 Southpoint Blvd., Suite 101 AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. Petaluma, CA 94954 INSURERS AFFORDING COVERAGE INSURED INSURER A:Certain Underwriter's at Lloyd's, London - AA-1128623 Spectrum Pyrotechnics, Inc INSURER B: W9285 State Road 16 and 60 Reeseville, WI 53579 INSURER C: INSURER D: COVERAGES: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE NAMED INSURED ABOVE FOR THE PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES. CO TYPE OF INSURANCE POLICY NUMBER POLICY EFFECTIVE POLICY EXPIRATION LIMITS LTR DATE (DD/MM/YY) DATE (DD/MM/YY) GENERAL LIABILITY EACH ACCIDENT $5,000,000 A PY/22-0279 1/3/2023 1/3/2024 CLAIMS MADE MEDICAL EXP (any one person) FIRE LEGAL LIABILITY $50,000 GENERAL AGGREGATE $5,000,000 PRODUCTS-COMP/ OPS AGG DESCRIPTION OF OPERATIONS/LOCATIONS/VEHICLES/EXCLUSIONS ADDED BY ENDORSEMENT/SPECIAL PROVISIONS Certificate holder is additional insured as respects the following: Date(s) of Display: 7/4/2023 Location: Columbus Fireman's Park Additional Insured: Columbus 4th of July Committee, Inc. , City of Columbus and its officers and employees, Columbus Country Club Rain Date(s): 7/7/2023 Type of Display: Aerial Fireworks Display CERTIFICATE HOLDER SHOULD ANY OF THE ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE THE EXIPIRATION DATE THEREOF, THE ISSUING INSURER WILL ENDEAVOR TO MAIL 10 DAYS Columbus Fourth of July Organization, Inc. WRITTEN NOTICE TO THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER NAMED TO THE LEFT, BUT FAILURE TO DO SO SHALL IMPOSE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OF ANY KIND UPON THE INSURER,ITS P.O. Box 283 AGENTS OR REPRESENTATIVES. Columbus, WI 53925 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE  2023 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: ___________________________ June 6, 2023 Council Meeting date: ______________________________ Discuss Council meetings scheduled for July 4, August 1 ITEM: _______________________________________________________ SUBMITTED BY: Pat Goebel, City Clerk ______________________________________________ DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: The City Council meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month. The first meeting in July is July 4 - Independence Day. The first meeting August is August 1- National Night Out. The Council have several options: Reschedule the July 4 & August 1 meetings. Reschedule both meetings in July & August to one week later - there is still a week off in between so there will not be meetings back to back. LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Consider & take action on July & August Council meetings.  2023 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: ___________________________ June 6, 2023 Council Meeting date: ______________________________ Alcohol License Renewal - Cardinal Lanes ITEM: _______________________________________________________ SUBMITTED BY: Pat Goebel, Clerk ______________________________________________ DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: At the May 16, 2023 Council meeting, the alcohol renewal application for Cardinal Lanes was tabled for insufficient funds with the Columbus Utilties. This issue has been resolved. LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Consider alcohol license application renewal for Cardinal Lanes for the licensing period July 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024.  2023 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: ___________________________ Council Meeting date: June 6, 2023 ______________________________ ITEM: Alcohol License Renewal - Tea Time _______________________________________________________ SUBMITTED BY: Pat Goebel, City Clerk ______________________________________________ DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: At the May 16, 2023 Council meeting, the alcohol license renewal application for Tea Time was tabled for delinquent personal property tax. I have not heard from, or received payment from Tea Time. LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Make recommendation to staff regarding the application. Sec. 6-39. License restrictions. (a) Violators of liquor or beer laws or ordinances. No initial or renewal license shall be issued to any person who has been convicted of a violation of any federal or state liquor or fermented malt beverage law or the provisions of this article or whose license has been revoked under Wis. Stats. § 125.12 during one year prior to such application. A conviction of a member of a partnership or the partnership itself shall make the partnership or any member thereof ineligible for such license for one year. (b) Health and sanitation requirements. No initial or renewal license shall be issued for any premises that does not conform to the sanitary, safety and health requirements of the state department of professional services pertaining to buildings and plumbing, to the rules and regulations of the state department of health services applicable to restaurants and to all such ordinances and regulations adopted by the city council. (c) Delinquent taxes, assessments and claims. No initial or renewal license shall be issued for any premises for which taxes, assessments or other claims of the city are delinquent and unpaid, or to any person delinquent in payment of such claims, including unpaid forfeiture judgments, to the city. (d) Conditions for "class B" license. No initial or renewal retail "class B" or reserve "class B" license shall be issued unless the premises to be licensed conforms to the sanitary, safety and health requirements of the state building code, the state plumbing code, and the rules and regulations of the state department of health services applicable to restaurants as contemplated in Wis. Stats. § 125.68(5), and also conforms to all ordinances and regulations adopted by the city. (e) Issuance for sales in dwellings prohibited. No initial or renewal license shall be issued to any person for the purpose of possessing, selling or offering for sale any alcoholic beverages in any dwelling house, flat or residential apartment. (Code 1978, § 12.07(5)(c), (d), (i)—(k); Ord. No. 689-13, § 1, 6-18-13; Ord. No. 742-18 , § 2, 5-22-18) Created: 2023-05-17 15:18:08 [EST] (Supp. No. 26) Page 1 of 1