Committee of the Whole Meeting Packets
Regular MeetingColumbus, WI · June 5, 2018
Agenda
COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL – COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
TUESDAY, JUNE 5, 2018 – FOLLOWING REGULAR MEETING
COLUMBUS CITY HALL
1. Roll Call
2. Notice of Open Meeting
3. Approve Agenda
4. Citizens Comments on agenda items
5. Review and Discuss Compliance Maintenance Annual Resolution (CMAR) regarding 2017 operations
6. Review Applications for Alcohol License renewals: licensing period 07/01/18 - 06/30/19
• Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses & "Class A" Liquor and Fermented Malt
Beverage Licenses
• Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses & "Class B" Liquor and Fermented Malt
Beverage Licenses
• "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage License & "Class C" Wine License
7. Review applications for Tobacco: licensing period 07/01/18 – 06/30/19
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 specifically to discuss the Municipal Court
9. Adjourn
2018 AGENDA ITEM
COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING DATE: ___June 5, 2018___
MEETING DATE: June 19, 2018
AGENDA ITEM: Review and Discuss Compliance Maintenance Annual Resolution
(CMAR) regarding 2017 operations
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER:
Compliance Maintenance Annual Resolution (CMAR)
The annual report to the WDNR of the operations of the wastewater treatment plant is due by
the end of June each year. The report is a compilation of all the monthly reports filed by the
plant operator.
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL:
Review Resolution and Report for consideration at the June 19th Meeting.
RESOLUTION # 6 - 18
COMPLIANCE MAINTENANCE ANNUAL RESOLUTION
FOR OPERATIONS IN 2017
RESOLVED, that the City of Columbus informs the Department of Natural Resources
that the following actions were taken by the Common Council.
1. Reviewed the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report which is attached
to this resolution.
2. Set forth the following actions necessary to maintain effluent requirements
contained in the WPDES permit:
No Action Required at this time.
MAYOR
Adopted:
Attest:
City Clerk
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Influent Flow and Loading
1. Monthly Average Flows and (C)BOD Loadings
1.1 Verify the following monthly flows and (C)BOD loadings to your facility.
Outfall No. Influent Monthly x Influent Monthly x 8.34 = Influent Monthly
701 Average Flow, MGD Average (C)BOD Average (C)BOD
Concentration mg/L Loading, lbs/day
January 1.0294 x 140 x 8.34 = 1,204
February 1.0996 x 148 x 8.34 = 1,359
March 1.2760 x 122 x 8.34 = 1,300
April 1.5742 x 103 x 8.34 = 1,356
May 1.2338 x 107 x 8.34 = 1,101
June 1.0323 x 148 x 8.34 = 1,272
July 0.9974 x 156 x 8.34 = 1,294
August 0.8294 x 155 x 8.34 = 1,074
September 0.7183 x 184 x 8.34 = 1,101
October 0.7285 x 185 x 8.34 = 1,126
November 0.6753 x 187 x 8.34 = 1,054
December 0.6351 x 212 x 8.34 = 1,125
2. Maximum Monthly Design Flow and Design (C)BOD Loading
2.1 Verify the design flow and loading for your facility.
Design Design Factor x % = % of Design
Max Month Design Flow, MGD 2.2 x 90 = 1.98
x 100 = 2.2
Design (C)BOD, lbs/day 1775 x 90 = 1597.5
x 100 = 1775
2.2 Verify the number of times the flow and (C)BOD exceeded 90% or 100% of design, points
earned, and score:
Months Number of times Number of times Number of times Number of times
of flow was greater flow was greater (C)BOD was greater (C)BOD was greater
Influent than 90% of than 100% of than 90% of design than 100% of design
January 1 0 0 0 0
February 1 0 0 0 0
March 1 0 0 0 0 0
April 1 0 0 0 0
May 1 0 0 0 0
June 1 0 0 0 0
July 1 0 0 0 0
August 1 0 0 0 0
September 1 0 0 0 0
October 1 0 0 0 0
November 1 0 0 0 0
December 1 0 0 0 0
Points per each 2 1 3 2
Exceedances 0 0 0 0
Points 0 0 0 0
Total Number of Points 0
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3. Flow Meter
3.1 Was the influent flow meter calibrated in the last year?
Yes Enter last calibration date (MM/DD/YYYY)
07/21/2017
No
If No, please explain:
4. Sewer Use Ordinance
4.1 Did your community have a sewer use ordinance that limited or prohibited the discharge of
excessive conventional pollutants ((C)BOD, SS, or pH) or toxic substances to the sewer from
industries, commercial users, hauled waste, or residences?
Yes
No
If No, please explain:
4.2 Was it necessary to enforce the ordinance?
Yes
No
If Yes, please explain:
The ordinance was enforced because of violations of discharge agreement with a high strength
user. Enforcement is made when high strength discharges are documented through sample
analyses. Instances of low pH were found and appropriate enforcement action was taken.
5. Septage Receiving
5.1 Did you have requests to receive septage at your facility?
Septic Tanks Holding Tanks Grease Traps
Yes Yes Yes
No No No
5.2 Did you receive septage at your faclity? If yes, indicate volume in gallons.
Septic Tanks
Yes 0 gallons
No
Holding Tanks
Yes 3117500 gallons
No
Grease Traps
Yes 0 gallons
No
5.2.1 If yes to any of the above, please explain if plant performance is affected when receiving
any of these wastes.
Plant performance was not affected by received holding tank wastes.
6. Pretreatment
6.1 Did your facility experience operational problems, permit violations, biosolids quality concerns,
or hazardous situations in the sewer system or treatment plant that were attributable to
commercial or industrial discharges in the last year?
Yes
No
If yes, describe the situation and your community's response.
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6.2 Did your facility accept hauled industrial wastes, landfill leachate, etc.?
Yes
No
If yes, describe the types of wastes received and any procedures or other restrictions that were
in place to protect the facility from the discharge of hauled industrial wastes.
Total Points Generated 0
Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100
Section Grade A
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5/16/2018 2017
Effluent Quality and Plant Performance (BOD/CBOD)
1. Effluent (C)BOD Results
1.1 Verify the following monthly average effluent values, exceedances, and points for BOD or
CBOD
Outfall No. Monthly 90% of Effluent Monthly Months of Permit Limit 90% Permit
001 Average Permit Limit Average (mg/L) Discharge Exceedance Limit
Limit (mg/L) > 10 (mg/L) with a Limit Exceedance
January 24 21.6 1 1 0 0
February 24 21.6 2 1 0 0
March 24 21.6 3 1 0 0
April 24 21.6 3 1 0 0
May 12 10.8 3 1 0 0
June 12 10.8 1 1 0 0
July 12 10.8 1 1 0 0
August 12 10.8 2 1 0 0
September 12 10.8 1 1 0 0
October 12 10.8 0 1 0 0 0
November 24 21.6 1 1 0 0
December 24 21.6 0 1 0 0
* Equals limit if limit is <= 10
Months of discharge/yr 12
Points per each exceedance with 12 months of discharge 7 3
Exceedances 0 0
Points 0 0
Total number of points 0
NOTE: For systems that discharge intermittently to state waters, the points per monthly
exceedance for this section shall be based upon a multiplication factor of 12 months divided by
the number of months of discharge. Example: For a wastewater facility discharging only 6 months
of the year, the multiplication factor is 12/6 = 2.0
1.2 If any violations occurred, what action was taken to regain compliance?
2. Flow Meter Calibration
2.1 Was the effluent flow meter calibrated in the last year?
Yes Enter last calibration date (MM/DD/YYYY)
07/21/2017
No
If No, please explain:
3. Treatment Problems
3.1 What problems, if any, were experienced over the last year that threatened treatment?
No problems threatening treatment were experienced in 2017.
4. Other Monitoring and Limits
4.1 At any time in the past year was there an exceedance of a permit limit for any other pollutants
such as chlorides, pH, residual chlorine, fecal coliform, or metals?
Yes
No
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If Yes, please explain:
4.2 At any time in the past year was there a failure of an effluent acute or chronic whole effluent
toxicity (WET) test?
Yes
No
If Yes, please explain:
4.3 If the biomonitoring (WET) test did not pass, were steps taken to identify and/or reduce
source(s) of toxicity?
Yes
No
N/A
Please explain unless not applicable:
Total Points Generated 0
Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100
Section Grade A
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Effluent Quality and Plant Performance (Total Suspended Solids)
1. Effluent Total Suspended Solids Results
1.1 Verify the following monthly average effluent values, exceedances, and points for TSS:
Outfall No. Monthly 90% of Effluent Monthly Months of Permit Limit 90% Permit
001 Average Permit Limit Average (mg/L) Discharge Exceedance Limit
Limit (mg/L) >10 (mg/L) with a Limit Exceedance
January 24 21.6 2 1 0 0
February 24 21.6 1 1 0 0
March 24 21.6 2 1 0 0
April 24 21.6 3 1 0 0
May 12 10.8 3 1 0 0
June 12 10.8 1 1 0 0
July 12 10.8 1 1 0 0
August 12 10.8 2 1 0 0
September 12 10.8 2 1 0 0
October 12 10.8 1 1 0 0
November 24 21.6 1 1 0 0 0
December 24 21.6 1 1 0 0
* Equals limit if limit is <= 10
Months of Discharge/yr 12
Points per each exceedance with 12 months of discharge: 7 3
Exceedances 0 0
Points 0 0
Total Number of Points 0
NOTE: For systems that discharge intermittently to state waters, the points per monthly
exceedance for this section shall be based upon a multiplication factor of 12 months divided by
the number of months of discharge.
Example: For a wastewater facility discharging only 6 months of the year, the multiplication
factor is 12/6 = 2.0
1.2 If any violations occurred, what action was taken to regain compliance?
Total Points Generated 0
Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100
Section Grade A
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Effluent Quality and Plant Performance (Ammonia - NH3)
1. Effluent Ammonia Results
1.1 Verify the following monthly and weekly average effluent values, exceedances and points for
ammonia
Outfall No. Monthly Weekly Effluent Monthly Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Weekly
001 Average Average Monthly Permit Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Permit
NH3 NH3 Average Limit Average Average Average Average Limit
Limit Limit NH3 Exceed for Week for Week for Week for Week Exceed
(mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) ance 1 2 3 4 ance
January 9.7 .024916667 0
February 9.7 .019583333 0
March 9.7 .025 0
April 6 .032333333 0
May 6.4 .022083333 0
June 6.4 .010333333 0
July 6.4 .014416667 0
August 6.4 .01325 0
September 6.4 .016416667 0
October 9.7 .00925 0
November 9.7 .020166667 0
December 9.7 .014916667 0
Outfall No. Monthly Weekly Effluent Monthly Effluent Effluent Effluent Effluent Weekly
010 Average Average Monthly Permit Weekly Weekly Weekly Weekly Permit
NH3 NH3 Average Limit Average Average Average Average Limit
Limit Limit NH3 Exceed for Week for Week for Week for Week Exceed
(mg/L) (mg/L) (mg/L) ance 1 2 3 4 ance
January 15
February 15
March 15
April 9
May 8.1
June 8.1
July 8.1
August 8.1
September 8.1
October 15
November 15
December 15
Points per each exceedance of Monthly average: 10
Exceedances, Monthly: 0
Points: 0
Points per each exceedance of weekly average (when there is no monthly averge): 2.5
Exceedances, Weekly: 0
Points: 0
Total Number of Points 0
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NOTE: Limit exceedances are considered for mothly OR weekly averages but not both. When a
monthly average limit exists it will be used to determine exceedances and generate points. This
will be true even if a weekly limit also exists. When a weekly average limit exists and a monthly
limit does not exist, the weekly limit will be used to determine exceedances and generate points. 0
1.2 If any violations occurred, what action was taken to regain compliance?
Total Points Generated 0
Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100
Section Grade A
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Effluent Quality and Plant Performance (Phosphorus)
1. Effluent Phosphorus Results
1.1 Verify the following monthly average effluent values, exceedances, and points for Phosphorus
Outfall No. 001 Monthly Average Effluent Monthly Months of Permit Limit
phosphorus Limit Average phosphorus Discharge with a Exceedance
(mg/L) (mg/L) Limit
January 1 0.497 1 0
February 1 0.602 1 0
March 1 0.528 1 0
April 1 0.582 1 0
May 1 0.646 1 0
June 1 0.597 1 0
July 1 0.606 1 0
August 1 0.650 1 0
September 1 0.765 1 0
October 1 0.262 1 0
November 1 0.226 1 0
December 1 0.111 1 0
Outfall No. 010 Monthly Average Effluent Monthly Months of Permit Limit
phosphorus Limit Average phosphorus Discharge with a Exceedance
(mg/L) (mg/L) Limit
January 1
February 1
0
March 1
April 1
May 1
June 1
July 1
August 1
September 1
October 1
November 1
December 1
Months of Discharge/yr 12
Points per each exceedance with 12 months of discharge: 10
Exceedances 0
Total Number of Points 0
NOTE: For systems that discharge intermittently to waters of the state, the points per monthly
exceedance for this section shall be based upon a multiplication factor of 12 months divided by
the number of months of discharge.
Example: For a wastewater facility discharging only 6 months of the year, the multiplication factor
is 12/6 = 2.0
1.2 If any violations occurred, what action was taken to regain compliance?
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Total Points Generated 0
Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100
Section Grade A
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Biosolids Quality and Management
1. Biosolids Use/Disposal
1.1 How did you use or dispose of your biosolids? (Check all that apply)
Land applied under your permit
Publicly Distributed Exceptional Quality Biosolids
Hauled to another permitted facility
Landfilled
Incinerated
Other
NOTE: If you did not remove biosolids from your system, please describe your system type such
as lagoons, reed beds, recirculating sand filters, etc.
1.1.1 If you checked Other, please describe:
2. Land Application Site
2.1 Last Year's Approved and Active Land Application Sites
2.1.1 How many acres did you have?
493 acres
2.1.2 How many acres did you use?
38 acres
2.2 If you did not have enough acres for your land application needs, what action was taken?
2.3 Did you overapply nitrogen on any of your approved land application sites you used last year? 0
Yes (30 points)
No
2.4 Have all the sites you used last year for land application been soil tested in the previous 4
years?
Yes
No (10 points)
N/A
3. Biosolids Metals
Number of biosolids outfalls in your WPDES permit:
3.1 For each outfall tested, verify the biosolids metal quality values for your facility during the last
calendar year.
Outfall No. 008 - SLUDGE
Parameter 80% H.Q. Ceiling Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec 80% High Ceiling
of Limit Limit Value Quality
Limit
Arsenic 41 75 5.5 0 0
Cadmium 39 85 .55 0 0
Copper 1500 4300 270 0 0
Lead 300 840 19 0 0
Mercury 17 57 .45 0 0
Molybdenum 60 75 5.3 0 0
Nickel 336 420 17 0 0
Selenium 80 100 9 0 0
Zinc 2800 7500 440 0 0
3.1.1 Number of times any of the metals exceeded the high quality limits OR 80% of the limit for
molybdenum, nickel, or selenium = 0
Exceedence Points
0 (0 Points)
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1-2 (10 Points)
> 2 (15 Points)
3.1.2 If you exceeded the high quality limits, did you cumulatively track the metals loading at
each land application site? (check applicable box)
Yes
No (10 points)
N/A - Did not exceed limits or no HQ limit applies (0 points)
N/A - Did not land apply biosolids until limit was met (0 points)
3.1.3 Number of times any of the metals exceeded the ceiling limits = 0
Exceedence Points
0 (0 Points) 0
1 (10 Points)
> 1 (15 Points)
3.1.4 Were biosolids land applied which exceeded the ceiling limit?
Yes (20 Points)
No (0 Points)
3.1.5 If any metal limit (high quality or ceiling) was exceeded at any time, what action was taken?
Has the source of the metals been identified?
4. Pathogen Control (per outfall):
4.1 Verify the following information. If any information is incorrect, use the Report Issue button
under the Options header in the left-side menu.
Outfall Number: 008
Biosolids Class: B
Bacteria Type and Limit: Fecal Coliform
Sample Dates: 01/01/2017 - 12/31/2017
Density: 25,000
Sample Concentration Amount: CFU/G TS
Requirement Met: Yes
Land Applied: Yes 0
Process:
Process Description:
4.2 If exceeded Class B limit or did not meet the process criteria at the time of land application.
4.2.1 Was the limit exceeded or the process criteria not met at the time of land application?
Yes (40 Points)
No
If yes, what action was taken?
5. Vector Attraction Reduction (per outfall):
5.1 Verify the following information. If any of the information is incorrect, use the Report Issue
button under the Options header in the left-side menu.
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Outfall Number: 008
Method Date: 12/31/2017
Option Used To Satisfy Requirement: Incorporation when land apply
Requirement Met: Yes
Land Applied: Yes
Limit (if applicable):
Results (if applicable):
0
5.2 Was the limit exceeded or the process criteria not met at the time of land application?
Yes (40 Points)
No
If yes, what action was taken?
6. Biosolids Storage
6.1 How many days of actual, current biosolids storage capacity did your wastewater treatment
facility have either on-site or off-site?
>= 180 days (0 Points)
150 - 179 days (10 Points)
120 - 149 days (20 Points)
90 - 119 days (30 Points) 0
< 90 days (40 Points)
N/A (0 Points)
6.2 If you checked N/A above, explain why.
7. Issues
7.1 Describe any outstanding biosolids issues with treatment, use or overall management:
The Utility continually reviews biosolids storage and overall management.
Total Points Generated 0
Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100
Section Grade A
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Staffing and Preventative Maintenance (All Treatment Plants)
1. Plant Staffing
1.1 Was your wastewater treatment plant adequately staffed last year?
Yes
No
If No, please explain:
Could use more help/staff for:
1.2 Did your wastewater staff have adequate time to properly operate and maintain the plant and
fulfill all wastewater management tasks including recordkeeping?
Yes
No
If No, please explain:
2. Preventative Maintenance
2.1 Did your plant have a documented AND implemented plan for preventative maintenance on
major equipment items?
Yes (Continue with question 2)
No (40 points)
If No, please explain, then go to question 3:
2.2 Did this preventative maintenance program depict frequency of intervals, types of lubrication,
and other tasks necessary for each piece of equipment?
Yes 0
No (10 points)
2.3 Were these preventative maintenance tasks, as well as major equipment repairs, recorded and
filed so future maintenance problems can be assessed properly?
Yes
Paper file system
Computer system
Both paper and computer system
No (10 points)
3. O&M Manual
3.1 Does your plant have a detailed O&M and Manufacturer Equipment Manuals that can be used
as a reference when needed?
Yes
No
4. Overall Maintenance /Repairs
4.1 Rate the overall maintenance of your wastewater plant.
Excellent
Very good
Good
Fair
Poor
Describe your rating:
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The Utility uses a computerized maintenance management system to schedule and document
maintenance tasks.
Adhered to and precise maintenance procedures gives reason for the self proclaimed, excellent
rating.
Total Points Generated 0
Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100
Section Grade A
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Operator Certification and Education
1. Operator-In-Charge
1.1 Did you have a designated operator-in-charge during the report year?
Yes (0 points)
No (20 points)
Name: 0
JOHN NEHMER
Certification No:
32399
2. Certification Requirements
2.1 In accordance with Chapter NR 114.56 and 114.57, Wisconsin Administrative Code, what level
and subclass(es) were required for the operator-in-charge (OIC) to operate the wastewater
treatment plant and what level and subclass(es) were held by the operator-in-charge?
Sub SubClass Description WWTP OIC
Class Advanced OIT Basic Advanced
A1 Suspended Growth Processes X X
A2 Attached Growth Processes
A3 Recirculating Media Filters
A4 Ponds, Lagoons and Natural
A5 Anaerobic Treatment Of Liquid
B Solids Separation X X
C Biological Solids/Sludges X X 0
P Total Phosphorus X X
N Total Nitrogen
D Disinfection X X
L Laboratory X X
U Unique Treatment Systems
SS Sanitary Sewage Collection X NA NA NA
2.2 Was the operator-in-charge certified at the appropriate level and subclass(es) to operate this
plant? (Note: Certification in subclass SS, N and A5 not required in 2016; subclass SS is basic level
only.)
Yes (0 points)
No (20 points)
3. Succession Planning
3.1 In the event of the loss of your designated operator-in-charge, did you have a contingency plan
to ensure the continued proper operation and maintenance of the plant that includes one or more
of the following options (check all that apply)?
One or more additional certified operators on staff
An arrangement with another certified operator
An arrangement with another community with a certified operator
An operator on staff who has an operator-in-training certificate for your plant and is expected to 0
be certified within one year
A consultant to serve as your certified operator
None of the above (20 points)
If "None of the above" is selected, please explain:
4. Continuing Education Credits
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4.1 If you had a designated operator-in-charge, was the operator-in-charge earning Continuing
Education Credits at the following rates?
OIT and Basic Certification:
Averaging 6 or more CECs per year.
Averaging less than 6 CECs per year.
Advanced Certification:
Averaging 8 or more CECs per year.
Averaging less than 8 CECs per year.
Total Points Generated 0
Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100
Section Grade A
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Financial Management
1. Provider of Financial Information
Name:
Kim Manley, Finance Director
Telephone:
(920)623-5900 (XXX) XXX-XXXX
E-Mail Address
(optional):
kmanley@columbuswi.us
2. Treatment Works Operating Revenues
2.1 Are User Charges or other revenues sufficient to cover O&M expenses for your wastewater
treatment plant AND/OR collection system ?
Yes (0 points)
No (40 points)
If No, please explain:
2.2 When was the User Charge System or other revenue source(s) last reviewed and/or revised?
Year:
2017 0
0-2 years ago (0 points)
3 or more years ago (20 points)
N/A (private facility)
2.3 Did you have a special account (e.g., CWFP required segregated Replacement Fund, etc.) or
financial resources available for repairing or replacing equipment for your wastewater treatment
plant and/or collection system?
Yes (0 points)
No (40 points)
REPLACEMENT FUNDS [PUBLIC MUNICIPAL FACILITIES SHALL COMPLETE QUESTION 3]
3. Equipment Replacement Funds
3.1 When was the Equipment Replacement Fund last reviewed and/or revised?
Year:
2017
1-2 years ago (0 points)
3 or more years ago (20 points)
N/A
If N/A, please explain:
3.2 Equipment Replacement Fund Activity
3.2.1 Ending Balance Reported on Last Year's CMAR $ 367,559.51
3.2.2 Adjustments - if necessary (e.g. earned interest, $ 0.00
audit correction, withdrawal of excess funds, increase
making up previous shortfall, etc.)
3.2.3 Adjusted January 1st Beginning Balance $ 367,559.51
3.2.4 Additions to Fund (e.g. portion of User Fee,
earned interest, etc.) + $ 140,989.28
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3.2.5 Subtractions from Fund (e.g., equipment
replacement, major repairs - use description box
3.2.6.1 below*) - $ 16,024.02
3.2.6 Ending Balance as of December 31st for CMAR
Reporting Year $ 492,524.77
All Sources: This ending balance should include all
Equipment Replacement Funds whether held in a
bank account(s), certificate(s) of deposit, etc.
3.2.6.1 Indicate adjustments, equipment purchases, and/or major repairs from 3.2.5 above.
Final payment on clarifier - replacement
3.3 What amount should be in your Replacement Fund? $ 492,524.77 0
Please note: If you had a CWFP loan, this amount was originally based on the Financial
Assistance Agreement (FAA) and should be regularly updated as needed. Further calculation
instructions and an example can be found by clicking the SectionInstructions link under Info
header in the left-side menu.
3.3.1 Is the December 31 Ending Balance in your Replacement Fund above, (#3.2.6) equal to, or
greater than the amount that should be in it (#3.3)?
Yes
No
If No, please explain.
4. Future Planning
4.1 During the next ten years, will you be involved in formal planning for upgrading, rehabilitating,
or new construction of your treatment facility or collection system?
Yes - If Yes, please provide major project information, if not already listed below.
No
Project Project Description Estimated Approximate
# Cost Construction
Year
1 Wastewater Treatment Facility Roof 100000 2019
2 Replace primary screening equipment. 1200000 2019
3 Aerobic digester aeration equipment improvements. 230000 2018
4 HVAC Improvements. 380000 2018
5 Rehabilitation/Replacement of several substandard manholes and pipe segments. 75000 2018
6 Hwy 89/Farnham St. sewer rehabilitation. 450000 2020
7 Lift station #8 rehabilitation 320000 2022
8 Raw wastewater pumping system improvments 282000 2021
9 Sludge Storage Upgrade 630000 2020
10 Sludge Pump Project 50000 2021
5. Financial Management General Comments
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND USE
6. Collection System
6.1 Energy Usage
6.1.1 Enter the monthly energy usage from the different energy sources:
COLLECTION SYSTEM PUMPAGE: Total Power Consumed
Number of Municipally Owned Pump/Lift Stations: 9
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Electricity Consumed Natural Gas Consumed
(kWh) (therms)
January 2,766 0
February 2,935 0
March 3,524 0
April 4,235 0
May 3,001 0
June 3,154 0
July 3,584 22
August 3,729 22
September 3,325 3
October 3,367 3
November 2,959 2
December 3,230 3
Total 39,809 55
Average 3,317 9
6.1.2 Comments:
The installation of a lift station standby generator is reflected in the column documenting total
collection system natural gas consumed.
The unit was put into service in July 2017.
6.2 Energy Related Processes and Equipment
6.2.1 Indicate equipment and practices utilized at your pump/lift stations (Check all that apply):
Comminution or Screening
Extended Shaft Pumps
Flow Metering and Recording
Pneumatic Pumping
SCADA System
Self-Priming Pumps
Submersible Pumps
Variable Speed Drives
Other:
6.2.2 Comments:
6.3 Has an Energy Study been performed for your pump/lift stations?
No
Yes
Year:
By Whom:
Describe and Comment:
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6.4 Future Energy Related Equipment
6.4.1 What energy efficient equipment or practices do you have planned for the future for your
pump/lift stations?
Energy efficient equipment and control systems are considered during design of new or
rehabilitation of existing lift station.
7. Treatment Facility
7.1 Energy Usage
7.1.1 Enter the monthly energy usage from the different energy sources:
TREATMENT PLANT: Total Power Consumed/Month
Electricity Total Influent Electricity Total Influent Electricity Natural Gas
Consumed Flow (MG) Consumed/ BOD (1000 lbs) Consumed/ Consumed
(kWh) Flow Total Influent (therms)
(kWh/MG) BOD
(kWh/1000lbs)
January 77,928 31.91 2,442 37.32 2,088 2,756
February 75,106 30.79 2,439 38.05 1,974 2,988
March 81,409 39.56 2,058 40.30 2,020 2,309
April 80,607 47.23 1,707 40.68 1,981 998
May 83,832 38.25 2,192 34.13 2,456 285
June 85,129 30.97 2,749 38.16 2,231 26
July 78,398 30.92 2,536 40.11 1,955 17
August 79,141 25.71 3,078 33.29 2,377 15
September 74,241 21.55 3,445 33.03 2,248 8
October 75,562 22.58 3,346 34.91 2,164 70
November 72,811 20.26 3,594 31.62 2,303 1,197
December 73,694 19.69 3,743 34.88 2,113 2,374
Total 937,858 359.42 436.48 13,043
Average 78,155 29.95 2,777 36.37 2,159 1,087
7.1.2 Comments:
7.2 Energy Related Processes and Equipment
7.2.1 Indicate equipment and practices utilized at your treatment facility (Check all that apply):
Aerobic Digestion
Anaerobic Digestion
Biological Phosphorus Removal
Coarse Bubble Diffusers
Dissolved O2 Monitoring and Aeration Control
Effluent Pumping
Fine Bubble Diffusers
Influent Pumping
Mechanical Sludge Processing
Nitrification
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SCADA System
UV Disinfection
Variable Speed Drives
Other:
7.2.2 Comments:
7.3 Future Energy Related Equipment
7.3.1 What energy efficient equipment or practices do you have planned for the future for your
treatment facility?
Solids processing heating system improvements, including energy efficient boilers, a heat
recovery unit and controls are planned for 2018.
Replacement of aerobic digester aeration equipment with energy efficient components is planned
for 2018.
The replacement of three shaft driven, non-variable speed, raw wastewater pumps with a VFD
driven, dry-pit submersible, energy efficient pump is planned for 2021.
8. Biogas Generation
8.1 Do you generate/produce biogas at your facility?
No
Yes
If Yes, how is the biogas used (Check all that apply):
Flared Off
Building Heat
Process Heat
Generate Electricity
Other:
9. Energy Efficiency Study
9.1 Has an Energy Study been performed for your treatment facility?
No
Yes
Entire facility
Year:
2016
By Whom:
Focus on Energy
Describe and Comment:
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Focus on Energy provided results of an audit of the treatment facility showing how
implementing best management practices for operating a wastewater treatment facility can
reduce energy consumption. These practices are considered during design of new and
rehabilitation of existing systems.
Part of the facility
Year:
2017
By Whom:
Ruekert - Mielke
Describe and Comment:
1) Biosolids Processing Building heating system replacement.
* The project includes installation of energy efficient, natural gas boilers, air exchanger, heat
recovery unit and associated controls.
2)Aerobic Digester Aeration System Improvements
* The project includes replacement of existing aeration blowers with energy efficient
equipment.
Total Points Generated 0
Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100
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Sanitary Sewer Collection Systems
1. Capacity, Management, Operation, and Maintenance (CMOM) Program
1.1 Do you have a CMOM program that is being implemented?
Yes
No
If No, explain:
1.2 Do you have a CMOM program that contains all the applicable components and items
according to Wisc. Adm Code NR 210.23 (4)?
Yes
No (30 points)
N/A
If No or N/A, explain:
1.3 Does your CMOM program contain the following components and items? (check the
components and items that apply)
Goals [NR 210.23 (4)(a)]
Describe the major goals you had for your collection system last year:
The Utility maintains a schedule to clean, televise, inspect and evaluate a portion of the
collections system each year. Inspections and evaluations are used to make informed decisions
on correcting infrastructure deficiencies.
Did you accomplish them?
Yes
No
If No, explain:
Organization [NR 210.23 (4) (b)]
Does this chapter of your CMOM include:
Organizational structure and positions (eg. organizational chart and position descriptions)
Internal and external lines of communication responsibilities
Person(s) responsible for reporting overflow events to the department and the public
Legal Authority [NR 210.23 (4) (c)]
What is the legally binding document that regulates the use of your sewer system?
City of Columbus Sewer Use Ordinance
If you have a Sewer Use Ordinance or other similar document, when was it last reviewed and
revised? (MM/DD/YYYY) 02/01/2018
Does your sewer use ordinance or other legally binding document address the following:
Private property inflow and infiltration
New sewer and building sewer design, construction, installation, testing and inspection
Rehabilitated sewer and lift station installation, testing and inspection
Sewage flows satellite system and large private users are monitored and controlled, as
necessary
Fat, oil and grease control
Enforcement procedures for sewer use non-compliance
Operation and Maintenance [NR 210.23 (4) (d)]
Does your operation and maintenance program and equipment include the following:
Equipment and replacement part inventories
Up-to-date sewer system map
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A management system (computer database and/or file system) for collection system
information for O&M activities, investigation and rehabilitation
A description of routine operation and maintenance activities (see question 2 below)
Capacity assessment program
Basement back assessment and correction
Regular O&M training
Design and Performance Provisions [NR 210.23 (4) (e)]
What standards and procedures are established for the design, construction, and inspection of
the sewer collection system, including building sewers and interceptor sewers on private
property?
State Plumbing Code, DNR NR 110 Standards and/or local Municipal Code Requirements
Construction, Inspection, and Testing
Others:
Overflow Emergency Response Plan [NR 210.23 (4) (f)]
Does your emergency response capability include: 0
Responsible personnel communication procedures
Response order, timing and clean-up
Public notification protocols
Training
Emergency operation protocols and implementation procedures
Annual Self-Auditing of your CMOM Program [NR 210.23 (5)]
Special Studies Last Year (check only those that apply):
Infiltration/Inflow (I/I) Analysis
Sewer System Evaluation Survey (SSES)
Sewer Evaluation and Capacity Managment Plan (SECAP)
Lift Station Evaluation Report
Others:
With the addition of a new lift station to service added sanitary sewer, a study was conducted
on its impact of downstream collection system components - pipes and lift stations
2. Operation and Maintenance
2.1 Did your sanitary sewer collection system maintenance program include the following
maintenance activities? Complete all that apply and indicate the amount maintained.
Cleaning 30 % of system/year
Root removal 1 % of system/year
Flow monitoring 0 % of system/year
Smoke testing 0 % of system/year
Sewer line
televising 15 % of system/year
Manhole
inspections 15 % of system/year
Lift station O&M 9 # per L.S./year
Manhole
rehabilitation 2 % of manholes rehabbed
Mainline
rehabilitation 2 % of sewer lines rehabbed
Private sewer
inspections 0 % of system/year
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Private sewer I/I
removal 0 % of private services
River or water
crossings 0 % of pipe crossings evaluated or maintained
Please include additional comments about your sanitary sewer collection system below:
3. Performance Indicators
3.1 Provide the following collection system and flow information for the past year.
36.28 Total actual amount of precipitation last year in inches
36.50 Annual average precipitation (for your location)
30 Miles of sanitary sewer
9 Number of lift stations
0 Number of lift station failures
0 Number of sewer pipe failures
0 Number of basement backup occurrences
0 Number of complaints
.9846 Average daily flow in MGD (if available)
1.5740 Peak monthly flow in MGD (if available)
Peak hourly flow in MGD (if available)
3.2 Performance ratios for the past year:
0.00 Lift station failures (failures/year)
0.00 Sewer pipe failures (pipe failures/sewer mile/yr)
0.00 Sanitary sewer overflows (number/sewer mile/yr)
0.00 Basement backups (number/sewer mile)
0.00 Complaints (number/sewer mile)
1.6 Peaking factor ratio (Peak Monthly:Annual Daily Avg)
0.0 Peaking factor ratio (Peak Hourly:Annual Daily Avg)
4. Overflows
LIST OF SANITARY SEWER (SSO) AND TREATMENT FACILITY (TFO) OFERFLOWS REPORTED **
Date Location Cause Estimated
Volume (MG)
None reported
** If there were any SSOs or TFOs that are not listed above, please contact the DNR and stop work
on this section until corrected.
5. Infiltration / Inflow (I/I)
5.1 Was infiltration/inflow (I/I) significant in your community last year?
Yes
No
If Yes, please describe:
5.2 Has infiltration/inflow and resultant high flows affected performance or created problems in
your collection system, lift stations, or treatment plant at any time in the past year?
Yes
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No
If Yes, please describe:
5.3 Explain any infiltration/inflow (I/I) changes this year from previous years:
Weather and ground conditions have a direct impact on I/I. Each year is unique to the impact of
I/I.
5.4 What is being done to address infiltration/inflow in your collection system?
The Utility maintains a program to identify and correct collection system deficiencies contributing
to I/I.
Total Points Generated 0
Score (100 - Total Points Generated) 100
Section Grade A
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Grading Summary
WPDES No: 0021008
SECTIONS LETTER GRADE GRADE POINTS WEIGHTING SECTION
FACTORS POINTS
Influent A 4 3 12
BOD/CBOD A 4 10 40
TSS A 4 5 20
Ammonia A 4 5 20
Phosphorus A 4 3 12
Biosolids A 4 5 20
Staffing/PM A 4 1 4
OpCert A 4 1 4
Financial A 4 1 4
Collection A 4 3 12
TOTALS 37 148
GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA) = 4.00
Notes:
A = Voluntary Range (Response Optional)
B = Voluntary Range (Response Optional)
C = Recommendation Range (Response Required)
D = Action Range (Response Required)
F = Action Range (Response Required)
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Resolution or Owner's Statement
Name of Governing
Body or Owner:
Date of Resolution or
Action Taken:
Resolution Number:
Date of Submittal:
ACTIONS SET FORTH BY THE GOVERNING BODY OR OWNER RELATING TO SPECIFIC CMAR
SECTIONS (Optional for grade A or B. Required for grade C, D, or F):
Influent Flow and Loadings: Grade = A
Effluent Quality: BOD: Grade = A
Effluent Quality: TSS: Grade = A
Effluent Quality: Ammonia: Grade = A
Effluent Quality: Phosphorus: Grade = A
Biosolids Quality and Management: Grade = A
Staffing: Grade = A
Operator Certification: Grade = A
Financial Management: Grade = A
Collection Systems: Grade = A
(Regardless of grade, response required for Collection Systems if SSOs were reported)
ACTIONS SET FORTH BY THE GOVERNING BODY OR OWNER RELATING TO THE OVERALL
GRADE POINT AVERAGE AND ANY GENERAL COMMENTS
(Optional for G.P.A. greater than or equal to 3.00, required for G.P.A. less than 3.00)
G.P.A. = 4.00
2018 AGENDA ITEM
Committee of the Whole Meeting date: __ June 5, 2018______
Council Meeting date: _____ June 19, 2018 ______
ITEM: _ Liquor License Applications for July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019____
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER:
We have received 23 applications for liquor licenses for July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019.
The 23 applications breakdown as follows:
Class A Beer – 1
Class A Beer & Liquor – 7
Class A Liquor – 1
Class B Beer – 1
Class B Beer & Liquor – 12
Class B Beer & Liquor (Reserve) – 1
The following businesses currently have a liquor license but have not yet submitted an
application for July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019:
Shopko (Class A)
Bob’s Beverages (Class A)
La Tolteca (Class B)
Chef’s Corner (Class B)
Bistro Racian (Class C)
We are still waiting to hear back from our Building Inspector regarding his inspections.
At this time, no reviews have been received. There are also a few background
investigations still being processed by the Police Department. I will provide an update
on Tuesday, if available.
I have provided a copy of the City’s portion of the code for your referencing. I
highlighted the sections of the code referenced in a few application memos. As an
easy rule of thumb - Class A Licenses are for off-site consumption and Class B
licenses are for on-site consumption. Class C licenses are for on-site wine
consumption.
LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: Overview Memos for
each application received. The Alcohol License
ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review and determine next steps including
consideration at the June 19th meeting for review prior to the expiration of
licenses on June 30th.
CITY OF COLUMBUS
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS
JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019
The City of Columbus Committee of the Whole will meet on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at approximately 7:00 P.M. at Columbus
City Hall, 105 N. Dickason Blvd, to review and consider the following applications for alcohol beverage licenses in the City of
Columbus. Final action regarding the applications will be taken by the City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2018
at approximately 6:30 pm. These applications are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are open to public inspection
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, at 105 N. Dickason Blvd, Columbus, Columbia County, Wisconsin.
Megan Meyer, City Clerk
CLASS "A" FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE
Business: Cenex Convenience Store of Columbus, 501 Park Ave., Travis Bernhardt, agent
Owner: Landmark Services Cooperative, 1401 Landmark Drive., Cottage Grove, WI 53527
"CLASS A" LIQUOR AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE
Business: Dollar General Store #10422, 951 W James St., Chris Engelhardt, agent
Owner: Dolgencorp, LLC, 100 Mission Ridge, Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Business: Walgreens #10396, 1500 W James St., Liesl Davis, agent
Owner: Walgreens Co., PO Box 901, Deerfield, IL 60015
Business: Columbus West Travel Center, 2200 W. James St., Richard J. Sheard, agent
Owner: Columbus West Travel Center LLC, 2200 W. James St., Columbus, WI 53925
Business: Pick 'n Save #6392, 210 Dix Street, Donald Klug, agent
Owner: Ultra Mart Foods, LLC PO Box 305103, Nashville, TN 37230-5103
Business: Chestor Bandits Store, 1250 Park Ave., Edward H. Wolf, Jr, agent
Owner: Chestor Bandits Store Inc., 1250 Park Ave, Columbus, WI 53925
Business: Kwik Trip #808, 204 Dix St., Jeremy Neal Christian, agent
Owner: Kwik Trip, Inc., PO Box 2107, La Crosse, WI 54602
Business: Columbus Hometown Market, 150 Commerce Drive, Robert Hardman, Agent
Owner: Hometown Markets, LLC 150 Commerce Drive, Columbus, WI 53925
Business: The Painted Crate, 315 E. James St., Cindy Klein, Agent
Owner: The Painted Crate, LLC, 315 E. James St., Columbus, WI 53925
CITY OF COLUMBUS
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE APPLICATIONS
JULY 1, 2018 THROUGH JUNE 30, 2019
The City of Columbus Committee of the Whole will meet on Tuesday, June 5, 2018 at approximately 7:00 P.M. at Columbus
City Hall, 105 N. Dickason Blvd, to review and consider the following applications for alcohol beverage licenses in the City of
Columbus. Final action regarding the applications will be taken by the City Council at its meeting on Tuesday, June 19, 2018
at approximately 6:30 pm. These applications are on file in the office of the City Clerk and are open to public inspection
Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM, at 105 N. Dickason Blvd, Columbus, Columbia County, Wisconsin.
Megan Meyer, City Clerk
CLASS "B" FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE
Business: Kurth Brewery, 729 Park Ave., John R. Kurth, agent
Owner: Columbus Transport Co., Inc., PO Box 187, Columbus, WI 53925
"CLASS B" LIQUOR AND FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE
Business: Capri Steak House, 126 S Ludington St., Jeffrey W. Campbell, agent
Owner: Cambellozzi, Inc., 126 S Ludington St., Columbus, WI 53925
Business: Black Kettle Eatery & Pub, 133 & 139 N. Ludington St., Rebecca L. Marks, agent
Owner: Marks Family Properties LLC, 139 N Ludington St., Columbus, WI 53925
Business: Sue’s Overtime Tap, 122 S. Ludington St., Susan Purves, agent
Owner: Sue’s Overtime Tap LLC, 122 S. Ludington St., Columbus, WI 53925
Business: The Cardinal Cage, 119 E James St., Chad Purvis, agent
Owner: Jamesco, Inc. W426 Oak Shore Dr., Fall River, WI 53932
Business: Columbus Country Club, 301 Ingalsbe St., Connie Hoffman, agent
Owner: Columbus Country Club, 301 Ingalsbe St., Columbus, WI 53925
Business: MP’s Town Tap, 153 N. Ludington St., Maria Peterson, agent
Owner: MP’s Town Tap, LLC, 153 N. Ludington St, Columbus, WI 53925
Business: Columbus West Travel Center, 2200 W. James St., Richard J Sheard, agent (RESERVE)
Owner: Richard J. Sheard, 2200 W. James St., Columbus, WI 53925
Business: Kestrel Ridge Golf Club, 900 Avalon Rd., Lori Brown, agent
Owner: Professional Golf Management LLC, 900 Avalon Rd,, Columbus, WI 53925
Business: Columbus Family Restaurant, 224 Dix St., Fernando Diaz, agent
Owner: Columbus Family Restaurant LLC, 224 Dix St., Columbus, WI 53925
Business: Cercis Brewing Company, 140 N. Dickason Blvd., Keith Benzine, agent
Owner: Dub’s Brew, LLC, 140 N. Dickason Blvd., Columbus, WI 53925
Business: Badger Motor Car Co., 336 N. Spring St., Darvin Frey, agent
Owner: Badger Motor Car Co., 336 N. Spring St., Columbus, WI 53925
Business: Fast Lanes Restaurant & Pub, 277 Industrial Dr., Sue Getgen, agent
Owner: Capitol Columbus Restaurant, LLC, 277 Industrial Dr., Columbus, WI 53925
Business: GNB Holdings, LLC, 220 E. James St., Martin Edwin Sell, agent
Owner: American Bank/GNB Holdings, LLC, PO Box 438, Beaver Dam, WI 53916
Sec. 6-36. - State statutes adopted.
The provisions of Wis. Stats. § 125, defining and regulating the sale, procurement, dispensing and
transfer of alcoholic beverages, including provisions relating to minors and persons under the legal
drinking age, are adopted and made a part of this article by reference. A violation of any of such
provisions shall constitute a violation of this article.
(Code 1978, § 12.07(1))
Sec. 6-37. - Authorization required.
Except as provided by Wis. Stats. § 125.06, no person shall, within the city, serve, sell, manufacture,
rectify, brew or engage in any other activity for which this article or Wis. Stats. ch. 125 requires a license,
permit or other authorization without holding the appropriate license, permit or other authorization as
provided in this article.
(Code 1978, § 12.07(2)(a))
Sec. 6-38. - Classes of licenses and fees.
The following classes and denominations of licenses may be issued by the city clerk under the
authority of the city council upon compliance with law and payment of the fee specified in section 22-32,
which, when so issued, shall permit the holder to sell, deal or traffic in alcoholic beverages as provided in
state statutes. Except as otherwise provided in this section, the full license fee shall be charged for the
whole or fraction of any year.
(1) Class A fermented malt beverage retailer's license.
(2) Class B fermented malt beverage retailer's license.
a. Part time. A class "B" license may be issued at any time for six months in any calendar
year, for 50 percent of the applicable license fee. Such license shall not be renewable
during the calendar year in which issued.
State Law reference— Similar provisions, Wis. Stats. § 125.26(5).
b. Picnic. See Wis. Stats. § 125.26(6).
(3) Retail class A liquor license. See Wis. Stats. § 125.51(2).
(4) Retail class B liquor license. A retail class B liquor license shall permit its holder to sell liquor in
original packages or containers in multiples not to exceed four liters at any one time to be
consumed off the licensed premises. See Wis. Stats. § 125.51(3). Wine may be sold in original
packages or otherwise in any quantity to be consumed off the premises.
(5) Operator's license.
a. See Wis. Stats. § 125.17.
b. The clerk or deputy clerk of the city may issue a provisional operator's license to a person
who is enrolled in a responsible beverage server trainer course required for applicants for
operator's licenses by Wis. Stats. § 125.17(6) or have completed the training course within
the last two years or have held an operator license anywhere in the state within the last two
years. The provisional license may only be issued to a person who has applied for an
operator's license under this subsection. A provisional license may not be issued to any
person who has been denied an operator's license by the city council under this
subsection. A provisional license expires 60 days after its issuance or when a license
under this subsection is issued to the holder, whichever is sooner. The official who issued
the provisional license may revoke the license if he discovers that the holder of the license
made a false statement on the application. The fee for a provisional license payable to the
city shall be as provided in section 22-32. A written statement must be provided by a
sponsor, who must have an alcohol license issued under Wis. Stat. Chap. 125, indicating
that the sponsor has known the applicant, that the applicant has a place to work and that
the sponsor will reimburse the city for any expenses incurred by the city in the event the
city revokes the applicant's provisional operator's license.
(Code 1978, § 12.07(3); Ord. No. 553-02, § I(1), 2-19-02; Ord. No. 577-03, 9-16-03)
Sec. 6-39. - License restrictions.
(a) Violators of liquor or beer laws or ordinances. No retail class A or B 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 retail class "B" or "class B" license shall be issued for any
premises that does not conform to the sanitary, safety and health requirements of the state
department of industry, labor and human relations pertaining to buildings and plumbing, to the rules
and regulations of the state department of health and social services applicable to restaurants and to
all such ordinances and regulations adopted by the city council.
(c) Delinquent taxes, assessments and claims. No license shall be granted 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) Reserved.
(e) Issuance for sales in dwellings prohibited. No 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)
Sec. 6-40. - Safety and sanitation requirements.
(a) Application. Application for a license pursuant to this chapter shall be made to the city clerk. The city
clerk shall notify the City of Columbus Police Department, the chief of the fire department that has
jurisdiction over the city, and the city building inspector of the license application. These investigating
officials shall inspect the premises for which the license is being requested and shall submit written
reports and recommendations to the city council prior to the council's review of the application. By
submitting an application for a license pursuant to this chapter, the applicant is consenting to the
police department, fire department and building inspector conducting an inspection of the premises
for which the license is requested.
(b) Each licensed premises shall be maintained and conducted in a sanitary manner and shall be a
safe and proper place for the purpose for which used.
(Code 1978, § 12.07(5)(d); Ord. No. 676-12, § 1, 5-9-12)
Sec. 6-41. - Form and expiration of licenses.
All licenses shall be numbered in the order in which they are issued and shall state clearly the
specific premises for which granted, the date of issuance, the fee paid and the name of the licensee and,
unless sooner revoked, shall expire on June 30 thereafter except as otherwise provided by law. The city
clerk shall affix his or her affidavit as required by Wis. Stats. § 125.04(4).
(Code 1978, § 12.07(6))
Sec. 6-42. - Transfer of licenses.
(a) As to person. No licenses shall be transferable as to licensee except as provided by Wis. Stats. §
125.04(12).
(b) As to place. Licenses issued pursuant to this article may be transferred to another premises once
during any license year as provided in Wis. Stats. 125.04(12). No person shall post such license or
permit any other person to post it upon premises other than those mentioned in the application, or
knowingly deface or destroy such license.
(Code 1978, § 12.07(7))
Sec. 6-43. - Posting and care of licenses.
Every license or permit required under this article shall be framed and posted and at all times
displayed as provided in Wis. Stats. 125.04(10). No person shall post such license or permit any other
person to post it upon premises other than those mentioned in the application, or knowingly deface or
destroy such license.
(Code 1978, § 12.07(8))
Sec. 6-44. - Regulation of licensed premises and licensees.
(a) Gambling and disorderly conduct prohibited. Each licensed and permitted premises shall at all times
be conducted in an orderly manner; and no disorderly, riotous or indecent conduct or gambling shall
be allowed at any time on any such premises.
(b) Employment of underage persons. No licensee shall employ any person who does not have a valid
operator's license to serve, sell, dispense or give away any alcoholic beverage.
(c) Sales by clubs. No club shall sell intoxicating liquors or fermented malt beverages except to
members and guests invited by members.
(d) Safety and sanitation requirements. Each licensed premises shall be maintained and conducted in a
sanitary manner and shall be a safe and proper place for the purpose for which used.
(e) Minimum license use requirement. A licensee shall be open for business with adequate stock and
equipment for at least 125 days during the term of the license. In the event that a licensee is not
open for business for at least 125 days during the license period, or the premises is closed or not
operating for any period of 90 consecutive days or more, the common council may commence an
action for suspension, revocation or non-renewal of the licensee's license pursuant to Wis. Stats. §
125.12. In deciding to suspend, revoke or non-renew the license, the common council may consider
such factors as: Damage to the premises rendering it temporarily unfit for safe operation under the
license; closing for reasonable periods to alter, repair, remodel or redecorate the premises; seasonal
operation of the licensed business; acquisition of licenses by commercial lenders incidental to a
foreclosure proceeding or deed in lieu of foreclosure; or any other closing for periods beyond that
permitted by this section due to unusual circumstances not under the control of the licensee.
(Code 1978, § 12.07(9); Ord. No. 648-09, § 1, 1-5-10; Ord. No. 725-15 , § 1, 1-8-16)
Sec. 6-45. - Closing hours.
No premises for which an alcohol beverage license has been issued shall remain open for the sale of
alcoholic beverages:
(1) If a wholesale license, between 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m., except on Saturday when the closing
hour shall be 9:00 p.m.
(2) If a retail "class A" license, between 9:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m.
(3) If a retail "class B" license, between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on weekdays and between 2:30
a.m. and 6:00 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. On January 1, premises operating under a class
B license are not required to close. No package, container or bottle sales may be made after
midnight.
(4) Hotels and restaurants, the principal business of which is the furnishing of food or lodging to
patrons, bowling alleys, indoor horseshoe pitching facilities, curling clubs, golf courses and golf
clubhouses may remain open for the conduct of their regular business but no intoxicating liquors
or fermented malt beverages shall be sold during prohibited hours.
(Code 1978, § 12.07(10))
Sec. 6-46. - Revocation and suspension of licenses.
(a) Procedure. Whenever the holder of any license under this article violates any portion of this article,
proceedings for the revocation or suspension of such license may be instituted in the manner and
under the procedure established by Wis. Stats. § 125.12, and the provisions therein relating to
granting a new license shall likewise be applicable.
(b) Effect of revocation. Twelve months shall elapse before another license shall be granted to the
person whose license was revoked.
(Code 1978, § 12.07(11))
Sec. 6-47. - Nonrenewal of licenses.
Before renewal of any license issued under this article is refused, the licensee shall be given written
notice of any charges or violations against him or the reasons proposed for nonrenewal and a copy of any
proposed motion for nonrenewal and shall have an opportunity to be heard before the city council.
(Code 1978, § 12.07(12))
Sec. 6-48. - Violations by agents and employees.
A violation of this article by an authorized agent or employee of a licensee shall constitute a violation
by the licensee.
(Code 1978, § 12.07(13))
Tobacco/Cigarette Licenses – July 1, 2018 – June 30, 2019
Landmark Services Cooperative
Cenex Convenience Store Of Columbus
501 Park Avenue, Columbus WI 53925
Dolgencorp, LLC
Dollar General
951 W James Street, Columbus WI 53925
Walgreen Co
Walgreens #10396
1500 W James Street, Columbus WI 53925
Columbus West Travel Center LLC
Columbus West Travel Center
2200 W James Street, Columbus WI 53925
Chester Bandits Store, Inc
Chester Bandits Store
1250 Park Avenue, Columbus WI 53925
Jamesco Inc
The Cardinal Cage
119 E James Street, Columbus WI 53925
Kwik Trip Inc
Kwik Trip #808
204 Dix Street, Columbus WI 53925
Capitol Columbus Restaurant, LLC
Fast Lanes Restaurant & Pub
277 Industrial Drive, Columbus WI 53925
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