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COLUMBUS COMMON COUNCIL – COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE TUESDAY, DECEMBER 18, 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. Department Reports a. Lifestar Report – November 2018 b. Senior Center Report – November 2018 c. Police Report – November 2018 d. Fire Dept – November 2018 6. Board/Committees/Commissions Reports a. Senior Center – 11/01/18 b. Cable Commission – 10/3/18 c. CWL – 11/08/18 d. 7. Review & Consider Bids and Recommendation for the WWTP Sludge Holding Tank Aeration Blower Replacement 8. Update on Downtown Beautification Task Force 9. Review and Consider agreement with Summit Court for snow plowing operations 10. Continued Discussion and Review of Slow Moving Vehicle Regulations – proposed Ordinance 11. Resolution 26-18: Creating the Municipal Court Fund 12. Resolution 27-18: APC Sewer Utility Abandonment 13. Municipal Court Update 14. Convene to closed session pursuant to §19.85(1)(g) 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. 15. Convene to closed session pursuant to §19.85(1)(c) considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data for any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility (City Administrator Evaluation process, Wages and Police Chief compensation) 16. Adjourn TO: Columbus Area EMS District Board Members FROM: Chris Orange DATE: December 2, 2018 SUBJECT: November 2018 Lifestar responded to 52 911 calls this month that were paged out via Columbia County Dispatch. Lifestar was also requested for mutual aid once by each department by Marshall EMS for a multi-vehicle crash. Lifestar was requested for a paramedic intercept with Rio EMS as well as auto ALS with Rio EMS. Lifestar also provided stand-by support for Columbus FD and Fall River PD. Below is the monthly breakdown by municipality:  City of Columbus – 24  Village of Fall River – 10  Town of Calamus – 1  Town of Columbus – 1  Town of Elba – 4  Town of Fountain Prairie – 4  Town of Hampden – 4  Town of Otsego – 0  Town of Portland – 0  Town of York – 1  Intercepts – 1  Auto ALS – 1  Mutual Aid – 1 Lifestar failed to met the response guidelines for one 911 call for the month of November. The extended response time was due to icy road conditions. Lifestar also responded to three separate multi- vehicle crashes with multiple patients.  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec TOTAL Calamus 0 0 5 0 1 0 2 2 2 1 1 14 Columbus City 34 24 27 24 27 29 30 30 23 33 24 305 Columbus Town 4 2 2 4 6 7 4 2 5 2 1 39 Elba 2 1 6 9 1 0 0 7 3 5 4 38 Fall River 9 11 9 7 12 7 9 12 9 8 10 103 Fountain Prairie 2 0 3 1 2 2 3 1 1 2 4 21 Hampden 1 1 3 1 0 0 0 2 1 0 4 13 Otsego 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 2 0 0 0 4 Portland 2 0 2 2 3 3 2 2 1 1 0 18 York 2 0 1 2 2 2 2 0 3 2 1 17 TOTALS 56 39 58 51 54 51 52 60 48 54 49 572 Fire/PD Standby 5 0 6 1 3 0 3 2 2 1 2 25 Auto ALS 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 0 1 5 Intercepts 1 1 0 1 2 0 2 1 0 1 1 10 Mutual Aid 0 0 0 0 0 2 4 1 2 3 1 13 MONTHLY TOTALS 57 40 58 54 56 55 58 62 50 58 52 600 Respectfully, Christopher Orange Critical Care Paramedic Columbus Supervisor  Columbus Area Senior Center Director’s Report November 2018 Highlights November 1 our winter hours started and run until April 1. M/W we are open 6am-2:30 pm. T/T 9am-2:30 pm and F 6am-2pm. Our Benefits Specialist Brianne Williams from the Columbia County ADRC will be here every Tuesday this month to meet folks br appointment to go over information for Medicare open enrollment. We see an increase in folks wanting to exercise indoors and have more exercisers between 6 and 8 then we do any afternoon. We have a new treadmill, exercise bike and weight machine, as well as a new set of free weights, all donated or funded through donations, including the CAE. The Veterans Euchre party was fun with 4 tables. Lunch was provided free to all veterans and a cost of $2.00 for non-Veterans. We are able to raise over $400 to cover the cost of the luncheon and all profits and donations above the meal cost will be sent to the Marine Corp League in Beaver Dam to use for homeless and employment programs for Veterans. Thanks again to our business partners: We enjoyed the company of 18 4 years olds from Red Bud. We made candy corn turkeys and they sang a few songs for us. We look forward to their visits and can’t wait to hear the holiday songs they are preparing for us next month! Fun Night Out on November 29 was a lot of FUN with ### attending. We enjoyed some great pizza at James Street Pizza and socialized from 5-6:15. We all readjourned at the Senior Center to watch the movie Eat, Pray, Love with Julia Roberts. This was also the November Book Club read with the Library. Some special Thanks Yous to Cailin Lueders and Dale Gessler for helping us cover a few hours when Candace and I both were out of the office. Another big Thank You to Candace for decorating the Senior Center for Christmas. We look very festive! Incident Report  There were no incidents in November. Budget review – Revenues PERIOD BUDGET % OF ACTUAL YTD ACTUAL AMOUNT VARIANCE BUDGET MISC REVENUES .00 1,598.02 1,500.00 98.02 106.53 PROGRAM REV 143.00 2,932.50 6,000.00 ( 3,067.50) 48.88 FUNDRAISING 361.00 2,697.96 6,000.00 ( 3,302.04) 44.97 NUTRITION PRGM .00 850.00 1,020.00 ( 170.00) 83.33 DONATIONS 1,850.00 3,950.00 .00 3,950.00 .00 Expenses CUSTODIAL SVCS .00 3,248.61 3,000.00 ( 248.61) 108.29 UTILITIES 270.68 3,348.72 4,200.00 851.28 79.73 Respectfully submitted, Kim Lang, Director October 4 2018 HEATING .00 2,071.56 3,000.00 928.44 69.05 TELEPHONE .42 127.96 190.00 62.04 67.35 REPAIRS/MAINTENANC 112.49 6,164.19 7,000.00 835.81 88.06 SUPPLIES 49.33 3,273.53 4,000.00 726.47 81.84 MARKETING/ADVERT 139.30 1,091.60 1,500.00 408.40 72.77 EDUCATION & TRAVEL ( 10.05) 416.95 1,200.00 783.05 34.75 PROGRAMS 556.23 6,102.29 7,000.00 897.71 87.18 DUES & SUBSCRIPTS .00 2,000.78 1,500.00 ( 500.78) 133.39 DONATED FD PURCHAS .00 268.06 .00 ( 268.06) .00 ITEMS 100.00 243.95 1,500.00 1,256.05 16.26 COMP LICENSE/REPAI .00 1,331.50 3,000.00 1,668.50 44.38 Monthly Duties and Assistance Newsletter was produced and distributed for December. Columbus Commotion Winter issue completed and distributed. Prepared Advisory Board agenda and reports. Prepared calendars and made appointments for programming and events for 2019. Met with Program committee to discuss programs. Weekly news releases to the Columbus Journal, website and other sources Assisted with phone calls & drop-ins regarding programming and services Conducted facility tours Provided dining center program referrals Rental/building use: calls/questions/walk-through tours/code door Accounting: completed purchase orders and requisition for outstanding invoices, supply items purchased, completed deposits, payroll, and reviewed monthly budget. Completed Payroll Election setup and clean up Sponsors Columbus Family Restaurant – bingo Sentry Floral department - flowers Mike Hanousek – individual computer instruction Columbia County ADRC-benefit specialist appointment, meal site and energy services Columbus Community Hospital –exercise instruction, Lunch & Learn Generations Hospice – Exercise and Blood pressure. The Meadows Assisted Living – Bingo The Larson House - Bingo Rentals: CAE, Library, TOPS, Weight Watchers, Meetings & Training Attended Department Head meetings – November 7, 14, 28 Commotion Meeting – November 2 and 7 Staff time off in December Candace will be off on December 7 and December 24- January 1. Kim will be at training on December 10 and out off on part of day December 3 and 13th and December 24- January 1. Next meeting is December 6 at 8 am at City Hall. Respectfully submitted, Kim Lang, Director October 4 2018  COLUMBUS POLICE DEPARTMENT 159 S. Ludington St. Columbus, WI. 53925 920-623-5919 (Main) 920-623-5930 (Fax) December 13, 2018 Mayor Thom, Members of the Common Council: RE: POLICE DEPARTMENT ACTIVITY REPORT-November 2018 Attached is the monthly report for the Columbus Police Department. It includes call summaries as well as a narrative portion. Please fee to contact me at any time if you have questions. Lieutenant Dennis Weiner 1 www.cityofcolumbuswi.com Dennis Weiner, Acting Chief of Police  COLUMBUS POLICE DEPARTMENT 159 S. Ludington St. Columbus, WI. 53925 920-623-5919 (Main) 920-623-5930 (Fax) PERSONNEL The department is not fully staffed. Current staffing as of December 13, 2018: Authorized by Budget Actual Sworn Officers Full-time police positions: 10 8 (Position breakdown) Patrol Officer 6 5 Sergeant 1 1 Lieutenant 2 2 Chief 1 0 Clerical Office Manager (full-time) 1 1 Clerk (full-time) 1 1 Current personnel: Chief vacant Lieutenant Dennis Weiner 2/18/2008 Lieutenant Roger Witthun 12/17/2001 Sergeant Darrell Ward 6/30/2017 Officer Matt Schultz 12/23/2002 Officer Kelly Towne 2/2/2004 Officer Riley Vogel 5/30/2017 Officer Kris Behling 1/22/2018 Officer Alexander Secord 08/13/2018 Office Manager Erika Kellar 2/4/1999 Public Safety Clerk Bonnie Langsdorf 9/30/2006 2 www.cityofcolumbuswi.com Dennis Weiner, Acting Chief of Police  COLUMBUS POLICE DEPARTMENT 159 S. Ludington St. Columbus, WI. 53925 920-623-5919 (Main) 920-623-5930 (Fax) ACTIVITY/CALLS FOR SERVICE Calls by Day of the Week October 2018 Calls by Hour of Day (in military time format) October 2018 3 www.cityofcolumbuswi.com Dennis Weiner, Acting Chief of Police  COLUMBUS POLICE DEPARTMENT 159 S. Ludington St. Columbus, WI. 53925 920-623-5919 (Main) 920-623-5930 (Fax) 1 COPD 10-16 DOMESTIC ABUSE 2 10-46 DISABLED VEHICLE 7 10-DAY 10 DAY WARNING 9 911 HANG UP 911 HANG UP 16 ACCIDENT ACCIDENT 13 ALARM ALARM ACTIVATION 6 ANIMAL BITE ANIMAL BITE 1 ANIMAL ANIMAL 5 BURGLARY BURGLARY 1 CHILD SA CHILD SEXUAL ABUSE 1 CIVIL CIVIL COMPLAINT 4 CONTROLLED CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE 3 DC DISORDERLY CONDUCT 9 DEATH INV DEATH INVESTIGATION 1 DRIVE DRIVING COMPLAINT 20 EMS CALL EMS CALL 12 ESCORT ESCORT 1 FIRE FIRE 3 FLEET MAINT FLEET MAINTENANCE 2 FOLLOW UP FOLLOW UP 3 FOOT PATROL FOOT PATROL 6 FRAUD FRAUD 1 GENERAL GENERAL 11 HARASSMENT HARASSMENT 1 HAZ RDWY HAZARD ON THE ROADWAY 5 HOUSE WATCH HOUSE WATCH 11 JUVENILE JUVENILE COMPLAINT 5 KEEP PEACE KEEP THE PEACE 1 LOST/FOUND LOST/FOUND 5 MUTUAL COPD MUTUAL AID COLUMBUS PD 1 MUTUAL MUTUAL AID 7 O/W PERSON OUT WITH A PERSON 3 OPEN DOOR OPEN DOOR 1 ORD VIOL ORDINANCE VIOLATION 4 PARKING VIOL PARKING VIOLATION 2 RADAR RADAR ENFORCEMENT 6 SECURITY SECURITY 84 SEX OFFENSE SEX OFFENSE 1 SLIDE OFF SLIDE OFF 2 SPEED BOARD SPEED BOARD 1 SUSPICIOUS SUSPICIOUS 14 TIPS/LEADS TIPS AND LEADS 1 TRAF CONTROL TRAFFIC CONTROL 3 TRAFFIC STOP TRAFFIC STOP 189 TRANSPORT TRANSPORT 1 TRESPASS TRESPASSING 1 VANDALISM VANDALISM 2 VEH LOCKOUT VEHICLE LOCK OUT 7 VOP PROBATION VIOLATION 1 WARRANT WARRANT/WANTED PERSON 6 WELFARE WELFARE CHECK 15 Group Total: 517 4 www.cityofcolumbuswi.com Dennis Weiner, Acting Chief of Police  COLUMBUS POLICE DEPARTMENT 159 S. Ludington St. Columbus, WI. 53925 920-623-5919 (Main) 920-623-5930 (Fax) PERSONNEL: We are working to fill the police officer vacancy created in November. Currently we are finishing up pre-employment screening on an applicant. A hiring decision on this applicant will be made in the near future. NEW SQUAD: A few weeks ago Ford confirmed our department is getting a squad before they shut down in February to re-tool the plant for the re-designed model. Build date for the new squad is tentatively scheduled for mid January, meaning we will not take delivery until roughly mid February. By the time it gets to our equipment installer and back and ready for patrol could be March or later, as these timelines are estimates. We are already using the squad we are retiring in a reduced capacity and hope it lasts another 3 months. TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT: We are participating in the national traffic safety campaign “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” from December 14, 2018- January 1, 2018. Officers will be increasing all traffic enforcement efforts as a way to identify and arrest those operating under the influence of alcohol or controlled substance. During the month of November, the Columbus Police Department issued 132 traffic citations, 33 citations for non traffic (ordinance) violations and 135 warnings. NEW RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: The timeline for implementing the new CAD (computer aided dispatch) and records management system, in conjunction with Columbia County is still April. In the spring officers and office staff will attend a day long hands on training at the sheriff’s department to get acclimated to the software, which is much more enhanced than the system we are now using. I am currently working with the vendor, Spillman, Columbia County, and our IT person to plan for the transition. COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT: Sergeant Ward has spent a great deal of time recently working with the Columbus School District on safety assessments of all the schools. These assessments are now required by the Department of Justice Office of School Safety. In June 2019 Sergeant Ward will be attending School Based Threat, Risk, and Vulnerability Assessment training. This is a 3 day class that will enhance school safety measures and future safety assessments. 5 www.cityofcolumbuswi.com Dennis Weiner, Acting Chief of Police  COLUMBUS POLICE DEPARTMENT 159 S. Ludington St. Columbus, WI. 53925 920-623-5919 (Main) 920-623-5930 (Fax) The Safety, Security and Well Being committee I was a member of with the districts Launching Forward initiative, have completed their work. The findings and recommendations of our committee were presented to the school board at a recent meeting. TRAINING: The schedule for the 2019 county wide law enforcement in-service has been finalized at the last Columbia County Police Chief’s Association meeting. In January each officer will attend 2 days of training that will be done 3 times during the month so that all officers in the county can attend. The topics for day 1 are Mental Health for Law Enforcement, Legal Update, Professional Communication and Fire Safety. Day 2 will be a day long hands on Active Shooter session held at a vacant school in Lodi. I attended a 1 day Instructor Update class in Appleton on November 19. This class is required every 3 years for state certified instructors to maintain your certification to teach. It covers changes in teaching/training techniques, changes in standards/requirements, case law changes, current trends, as well as hands on activities to show proficiency in the particular disciplines one is certified to instruct in. My disciplines are EVOC (Emergency Vehicle Operations Course), also known as police/pursuit driving, as well as Vehicle Contacts, which is essentially traffic stops. Dennis Weiner Lieutenant 6 www.cityofcolumbuswi.com Dennis Weiner, Acting Chief of Police  CITY COUNCIL REPORT FOR DECEMBER 18, 2018 MEETING LEVEL OF STAFFING - AS OF 11/30/2018 35 Paid on Call Firefighters - Non-Probationary Members 3 Paid on Call Firefighters - Probationary Members 1 Fire Chief 39 Total Active Members 1 Vacant Firefighter Positions 0 Hiring Process 0 Eligibility List Full staff level for active fire personnel is 40  INCIDENT RESPONSES November 2018 Alarm End City Rural # of Run # Alarm Date Time Time Incident Location Incident Incident Incident Type F.F. 18-148 11/01 10:51 11:15 720 West James X False Alarm 5 MABAS to Sun 18-149 11/04 14:51 19:15 2928 Hwy V X Prairie-Structure 10 Fire 18-150 11/09 07:27 09:20 N1224 Hwy N X MVA 6 18-151 11/12 16:15 16:40 720 West James X False Alarm 6 18-152 11/13 10:49 11:30 James & Ludington X MVA 10 18-153 11/14 05:55 06:25 N4239 Hickory Drive X Lift Assist 4 Hwy 151 north of 18-154 11/14 18:10 21:05 X Car vs Combine 15 exit #115 Missing 18-155 11/15 10:00 10:08 Fall River X 5 Person/Cancelled Assisted with combine broken Hwy 73 & Bristol 18-156 11/16 22:14 23:58 X down in road 14 Road after returning from a false call Hwy 151 SB near 18-157 11/18 14:28 15:39 X MVA 10 Bethel Road Mutual Aid to 18-158 11/21 01:34 04:20 139 Center Street X Randolph Fire 5 structure fire 1540 West James False report of 18-159 11/21 18:23 18:40 X 9 Street MVA 18-160 11/22 00:08 00:40 945 John Street X CO Alarm 8 Off ramp 118 NB 18-161 11/22 05:18 06:01 Hwy 16 in between X Grass fire 12 151 and ramp Mutual Aid to 18-162 11/25 03:36 09:00 3441 Mueller Road X DeForest Fire 7 Structure Fire 18-163 11/29 11:52 13:30 W2502 Duborg Road X Semi Rollover 8 Current Monthly Total: 16 Total Runs by Month: Jan 16 July 17 Feb 12 Aug 10 Mar 20 Sep 11 Apr 17 Oct 14 May 13 Nov 16 June 17 Dec Year to date total 163 Last Year at this time 153  TRAININGS, MEETINGS, AND COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES November 2018 11/01 Firefighter 1 Class – FF E. Groh and Delaney Public Education Columbus Elementary School – FF Carl & Milburn 11/03 Firefighter 1 Class – FF E. Groh and Delaney 11/06 Department Driver Training 11/07 Public Education Columbus Head Start – FF Carl Fire Officer 1 Class – FF Ehrke 11/08 Public Education Columbus Pre School – FF Carl & Milburn Firefighter 1 Class – FF Delaney & E. Groh 11/12 Monthly Officers Meeting 11/13 Semi-monthly Drill - Safety Training by MEUW Monthly Department Meeting 11/13-14 Public Information Officer (PIO) Class – Chief Koehn 11/14 Fire Officer 1 Class – FF Ehrke DCARI Insurance expert Investigation class @ Middleton FD – Chief Koehn & Lt Fox 11/15 Firefighter 1 Class – FF Delaney and E. Groh 11/27 Semi Monthly Fire Drill – Ice & Swift water Rescue and UTV Training  Columbus Area Senior Center Advisory Board Minutes November 1, 2018 at 9:00 a.m. at the Columbus City Hall Meeting called to order at 8:00 a.m. by Chairperson Dale Gessler Roll Call: Gessler, Banetzke, Parpart, Melotte, Ballweg, and Director Lang Notice of Open and Posted Meeting was completed. Approvals: 1. Agenda –Melotte moved to accept; 2nd Ballweg 2. Prior Meeting Minutes (attached) –Banetzke moved to accept; Parpart 2nd 3. Comments/Suggestions from community: None present 4. Comments/Suggestions from suggestion box: None; received $1 donation in box. a. Comments/Suggestions from Advisory Board: None Old Business I. Old Business 1. Winter hours begin November 1 a. MW 6am-2:30pm b. TT 9am – 2:30pm c. F 6am-2pm 2. Upcoming Events –November and December a. November for Veterans Day – i. Euchre Party November 4 at 1 pm 1) Cost $5 to community; $3 for Veterans- Include lunch and prize money – bring nickels for euchre 2) Proceeds go to local veterans organization ii. Cards for Veterans week of November 5-9- Make cards or use premade cards to send to Veterans-cards, supplies and drop off boxes at CASC, DPW, Library, St Jerome’s and CCH b. Closed for November 6 Election Day starting November 5 at 1 pm and reopening for activities on November 7 at 9am c. Fun Night Out and Afternoon Book Club Event – Book Club meets November 12 to discuss Eat, Pray, Love. The Fun Night Out on November 29 will meet and eat at James Street Pizza at 5 and enjoy popcorn and the Movie at the Senior Center while watching Eat, Pray. Love with Julia Roberts at 6:30 pm  d. Holiday Train is coming to Columbus on Friday, December 7 – The Senior Center is the warming location prior to the train, with Santa and other fun family activities hosted by the Library. e. December 14 is the Senior Center Holiday Party f. Closed for the holidays from December 24-January 1. i. During this time new bathroom countertops will be installed. Committee Report and Comments Program Committee next meeting – Meeting to be held on November 2 at 10 am at the Senior Center to discuss Winter programs and Holiday Party. New Business – Quotes discussed for blinds and bathroom countertops. 1. Home Expressions for blinds 2. Drexel for countertops Director’s report given (attached). Advisory Board comments and suggestions. None. Motion to Adjourn – Banetzke motioned to adjourn; Melotte 2nd Next meeting is on December 6, 2018 at 8:00 a.m. at the Columbus City Hall. Respectfully submitted: Dale Gessler COLUMBUS CABLE COMMISSION MEETING COLUMBUS CITY HALL October 3, 2018, 6:00 p.m. Council Chambers, City Hall President Kaland called the meeting to order at 6:01 p.m. Members present: Lisa Wolf, Peter Kaland, Michael Thom and Andrew Traxler. Absent: Chet Bembenek (excused), Brian Dell (excused). Also in attendance: Patrick Vander Sanden, Jesse Wilson and JT Cestkowski. It was reported that the City Clerk’s office, as required by appropriate Wisconsin Statutes, had given proper public notice of the meeting. Motion by Wolf, second by Traxler to approve minutes of Sept. 5 with the new approved policy attached. Motion carried. Motion by Traxler, second by Thom to approve the agenda. Motion Carried. No citizens were present to make comment. OLD BUSINESS 1. Adding Internet Access to the Pavilion: Cestkowski said he had followed up with contact Vander Sanden had made with a Spectrum representative. Cestkowski said the Commission could choose to run either coaxial cable or a fiber connection to the Pavilion. Coax would be cheaper, but fiber would provide a better connection. Cestkowski presented very rough monthly cost estimates and then asked which option he should ask for a site survey. Traxler felt coax was the way to go, but acknowledged Bembenek might feel different as it is a strategic meeting point for the school. Kaland said he thought coax would be sufficient. Thom agreed but felt there were still unanswered questions about how the city would maintain the network. Vander Sanden said the Wi-Fi service could justify higher rental fees which could offset the cost of maintenance. Kaland felt that having to maintain the network Wi-Fi for events could force the city into awkward positions of needing to have a technician available at nearly all times. Kaland and Traxler both felt the connection should not be guaranteed to renters. Kaland asked if the cable providers still gave free service to city buildings. Vander Sanden said those laws changed several years ago. The Commission asked Cestkowski to get site surveys for both fiber and coax connections so long as there was no cost to doing so.  2. ADA Compliance of Channel 980 and 981: Vander Sanden received a report from the lawyer conducting the review of the channel. He read the summary of the report which stated ADA compliance would put undue burden on the Commission’s resources. Vander Sanden asked for more time to review the full report. The Commission agreed. 3. Review 2018 Budget and Consider 2019 Budget: Vander Sanden presented Commissioners with an updated budget worksheet. He walked commissioners through the changes including splitting up the “programming” line-item, clarifying expected franchise fees and leaving capital equipment purchases blank. Kaland felt there should be a note indicating the commission intended to make capital equipment purchases even if a specific number could not be settled on. Kaland was supportive of phasing out contributions to Economic Development to allow for that department to adjust where its funding came from over a period of years, rather than ending the contributions all at once. Traxler suggested covering part-time wages and fringe benefits with a single contribution to another city budget rather than continuing to split those costs across multiple accounts. Thom asked if the Programming line-item funded Cestkowski’s position. Vander Sanden said that item compensated Wilson. Vander Sanden reported that the said the “contracted programming” and “contracted meetings” line-items increased due to more programming and meeting recording needs dictated by the Commission. Traxler pointed out the “contracted meetings” amount was not reflected in the “General Expenses” total. Vander Sanden said he would rework the spreadsheet and bring an updated version to the next meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1. Fall Workshop: Wilson reported that the fall Wisconsin Community Media conference was on Oct. 17, and the cost for a single attendee was $35.00. Kaland felt it would be valuable for Wilson to attend. Thom and Kaland were supportive of Cestkowski attending as well. 2. Television Release Form: Cestkowski brought a draft release form for the Commission to consider. Commissioners felt that while the draft was a standard release, and could be useful for getting releases from interviews, it did not meet the needs of the recently adopted policy. The Commission directed Cestkowski to try again on developing a form. Motion by Wolf, second by Traxler, to approve the use of the presented release form when appropriate. 3. Staff Reports & Updates: Wilson reported that the churches were willing to go through the programming approval process, but other organizations like the Wisconsin Community Media and Saint Norbert’s College were less receptive.  The Commission felt that the programming submission guidelines laid out in policy were geared more toward regulating local content producers. Kaland suggested he and Cestkowski could rework the policy to identify a proper approach to help policy reflect intention. Wilson presented the Commission with several different options for live streaming services. Kaland was supportive of using Vimeo. Wilson said most cities use an integrated video player that does not have a comment feature. Traxler said he wanted made between streams of events and those of meetings. Thom pointed out that YouTube was a platform already popular with younger audiences. Commissioners acknowledged that this would likely be addressed by the city’s Social Media Policy currently being considered for revisions by the City Council. Motion by Kaland, second by Wolf, to support the concept of opposing commenting on live streams of city meetings. Motion carried. 4. Cable Programming, Issues & Plans: Kaland acknowledged there was a technical glitch which prevented the recording of a recent Council meeting. Wilson walked the Commission through the mechanics of how meetings were recorded and the problem which occurred. Traxler suggested setting up a separate log-in to the computer to avoid the problem in the future. Wilson said he would look into it. Wilson asked the Commission not to hesitate to weigh in with programming ideas when they came up. Kaland suggested a veterans program be produced for broadcast in November. Thom asked that a live stream of example be produced to demonstrate the capabilities of the format. Wilson said a private link to a stream could be sent to commissioners but it would require some logistical work from staff. Next scheduled meeting – Nov. 7, 6:00 p.m. at City Hall. Adjournment: Motion by Thom, second by Traxler to adjourn at 7:59 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, JT Cestkowski, Secretary  COLUMBUS WATER & LIGHT COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 2018 CWL Commission President Sanderson called the CWL Commission meeting to order at 4:30 pm. Commissioners present: Sanderson, Lang, Theilen, Andler and Olson. Also, present at the meeting was CWL Sup’t Anthon, Business Manager Kaltenberg, CWL Foreman Joe Hammer, Jason Lietha from Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. and Zachary Bloom from Wegner CPAs. Excused Greg Robbins and Mayor Thom. It was reported that the City Clerk, as required by appropriate Wisconsin Statutes, had given proper public notice of the meeting. The Agenda for the meeting was approved on a motion by Lang, second by Olson. Motion carried. Visitor’s Comments and Utility Communications: Included in the packet is an article on the City of Superior-Rate Adjustment and an article on the predicted El Niño winter for the Midwest. Jason Lietha from Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. presented a Task Order for the design of water main on Farnham St/Hwy 89. This is a DOT project scheduled for 2022. The DOT is requesting that CWL water main plans be at 90% completion by September of 2019. Motion by Olson, second by Theilen to approve Task Order 2018- CWL03 from Ruekert & Mielke for the design of water main on Farnham/Hwy 89 for $20,888.00. Motion carried. Zachary Bloom from Wegner CPAs presented the Water Rate Adjustment summary. Motion by Olson, second by Lang to submit the water rate application to the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. Motion carried. The Consent Agenda which consisted of the October 11th CWL Commission Meeting minutes, Monthly Treasurer’s Report and Outage Report, was approved on a motion from Lang, second by Andler. Motion carried. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: WP #2 Valve Replacement Project Update: Sup’t Anthon met with Brad Parkhurst of Sable Mechanical on Thursday, October 25th. He will be pricing out the replacement of the iron filter valves at WP #2. Sup’t Anthon will have an update at the next Commission meeting. DNR CCT: Donald Heikkila from Ruekert & Mielke sent a letter to Bridget Kelly of the DNR on CWL’s behalf requesting CWL be able to conduct additional sampling and testing. Bridget responded to him and will allow CWL to conduct the addition samples. She mentioned that CWL will still need to attend a meeting at the DNR to explain the steps in CWL’s Corrosion Control Study. NEW BUSINESS: Election of CWL Officers: Motion by Olson, seconded by Andler to table the Election of CWL Officers until the next Commission meeting. Motion carried. Cash Disbursements/Accounts Payable Reports: The Commission reviewed the October Cash Disbursements Report. Checks numbered 20424-20489 and 36 wire and ACH transfers, totaled $1,030,163.19. The Commission reviewed the Accounts Payable Report and ordered paid 46 requests totaling $124,923.74. Motion by Lang, second by Theilen, to approve paying the 46 requests from the AP Report and to transfer COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 2018 PAGE 2 $40,735.34 from the 2016-2017 Construction Account #1257 to the General Fund #1310. Motion carried. The September cost per kilowatt-hour was $0.07877. Reports were approved and placed on file. 2019 CWL Commission Meeting Dates: Motion by Lang, second by Olson to table the 2019 CWL Commission Meeting Dates until the next Commission meeting. Motion carried. Adjourn to closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1) (c) to consider the employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. (CWL Employee wage adjustments for 2019) Roll call vote, Andler aye, Theilen aye, Olson aye, Lang aye and Sanderson aye, motion carried and the meeting convened to closed session at 5:34 pm. Motion by Olson, second by Andler to reconvene to open session. Motion carried. The meeting reconvened to open session at 5:50 pm. Approve CWL Employee wage adjustments for 2019: Motion by Olson, second by Theilen to approve the 2019 CWL Employee Wages and Benefits proposal as presented. Motion carried. . Employee Review and Compensation Adjustment time line for 2020: Commissioner Olson asked for this item to be put on the agenda. Olson inquired about the employee review process. The process and the form Sup’t Anthon uses for employees is sufficient. DNR notice of Noncompliance Discussion: CWL received a letter from Sophia Stevenson of the DNR of Notice of Noncompliance. Two main items are 1. The DNR is requesting a listing of Lead Service lines on both the public and private sides. We have total numbers for both. The information needs to be submitted to her by December 1st in order for CWL to be incompliance. 2. The DNR believes that CWL is in violation for failure to submit a report detailing, lead service lines that were replaced in 2017. Sup’t Anthon sent her that information on October 19, 2018. When she found the email, she accepted the report and noted that her letter should have said that the report was acceptable, but submitted past the September 30, 2018 deadline. Discussion/Approval of 2019 CWL Budget: Sup’t Anthon discussed the proposed 2019 CWL budget. Debt Service coverage for 2019 is projected to be 2.61%. Electric Department Revenue is expected to be approximately 0.3% higher or $7.71 million dollars versus expected 2018 total revenues of $7.68 million dollars. 2019 Revenue for the water department is expected to be at approximately .35% increase versus expected 2018 revenues. There being no further discussion, motion by Olson, second by Lang to approve the 2019 Budget. Motion carried. REPORTS: Financial Report was given by Sup’t Anthon and placed on file. Mayor Comments: The Mayor was excused from this month’s meeting. Superintendent’s Report:  On Sunday, October 21, 2018, Sup’t Anthon received a booster pump fail alarm about 9:30 am. Sup’t Anthon went to WP # 1 and reset the booster pump. Even though the booster pump re-started it failed shortly after starting. When this happened, Sup’t Anthon put booster pump # 101 in the lead. On COMMISSION MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 2018 PAGE 3 Monday, October 22nd, Sup’t Anthon called Tom Goethel of CTW and explained what was happening. On Wednesday, October 31st, Tom repaired the booster pump by replacing a bad electrical relay.  On Wednesday, October 17th, the remaining street lights were installed on James Street from Dix Street towards HWY 151.  On Thursday, October 18th, a S. Water & E. School Street Project ‘walk-through’ was held with Jason Forest, Jason Lietha and Sup’t Anthon for this project. From the walk-through a punch-list was developed for Forest Construction to address in order to complete this project.  AMI Water Meter Project Letters have been sent out to several more routes for water meter change-outs. Route 1, was the first route that CWL began changing meters on. The response has been pretty good as far as residents calling for appointments. CWL staff has also put door hangers out on residences that haven’t responded to the initial letters, asking that they contact the CWL Office to schedule a time for a meter change out. Motion by Lang, second by Olson to adjourn at 6:14 p.m. Motion carried. **Next Scheduled Meeting – Thursday, December 13th, 6:00 pm at Columbus Water & Light** Respectfully Submitted, Rolf Lang CWL Commission Secretary  650 E. Jackson Street P.O. Box 100 • Oconto Falls, WI 54154 • Tel. (920) 876-6382 December 6, 2018 Mr. Patrick Vander Sanden Administrator City of Columbus 105 N. Dickason Boulevard Columbus, WI 53925 RE: City of Columbus WWTF Sludge Holding Tank Aeration Blower Replacement Dear Mr. Vander Sanden: Bids for the above project were opened on December 5, 2018, 10:00 a.m. at City Hall. The amounts are summarized below. CONTRACTOR BASE BID J.F. Ahern Co. $98,400.00 Butters-Fetting Co., Inc. $99,000.00 Midwest General & Mechanical $103,585.00 August Winter & Sons, Inc. $105,800.00 Staab Construction Corporation $117,000.00 Sabel Mechanical LLC $145,140.00 We reviewed the documentation submitted by the apparent low bidder and found that: 1. The Bid Form has been appropriately completed. 2. We have no objections to the low bidder. 3. The low bidder has successfully completed similar projects according to references we have contacted. On these bases, we recommend that J.F. Ahern Co. be awarded the WWTF Sludge Holding Tank Aeration Blower Replacement contract in the amount of $98,400.00 contingent on the WDNR approval of the project. This amount is based on the lump sum bid price; final contract price may vary. ~ Columbus City 8117-10055 WWTF Sludge Tank Blower and Piping Replacement > 200-Design > Bidding > Vander Sanden-20181206- Recommendation of Award.docx~ Mr. Patrick Vander Sanden, Administrator WWTF Sludge Holding Tank Aeration Blower Replacement December 6, 2018 Page 2 Our review did not include an evaluation of the bidder's current financial condition or their permanent safety program. Should you decide to accept our recommendation, we will promptly prepare a Notice of Award and send it to you for signing. We will then forward it, with the contracts for execution, to the Contractor. One fully-completed Notice of Award will be returned to you for your records. Bids remain subject to acceptance until February 3, 2019, unless Bidder agrees to an extension. Please advise us of your award decision, or call if there are any questions. Very truly yours, RUEKERT & MIELKE, INC. Taryn S. Nall, P.E. (WI, MI, MN) Project Manager tnall@ruekert-mielke.com TSN:rsf cc: File BID SUMMARY WWTF Sludge Holding Tank Aeration Blower Replacement City of Columbus, Columbia and Dodge Counties, Wisconsin Bids Open: December 5, 2018, 10:00 a.m. CONTRACTOR BID BOND BASE BID August Winter & Sons, Inc. X $105,800.00 Sabel Mechanical LLC X $145,140.00 Butters Fetting Co., Inc. X $99,000.00 J.F. Ahern Co. X $98,400.00 Staab Construction Corporation X $117,000.00 Midwest General & Mechanical X $103,585.00 APPARENT LOW BID: $98,400.00 APPARENT LOW BIDDER: J.F. Ahern Co. RUEKERT & MIELKE, INC. 650 E. Jackson Street, P.O. Box 100 Oconto Falls, WI 54154 12/05/18 Ruekert & Mielke, Inc. ~Columbus City 8117-10055 WWTF Sludge Tank Blower and Piping Replacement > 200 Design > Bidding > WWTF Bid Summary.docx~  AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: December 18__ Council Meeting date: ______N/A___________ ITEM: Update from the Columbus Downtown Beautification Task Force DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: The Downtown Beautification Task Force has met most recently on December 13, 2018. The HLPC has received a $10,000 donation from Bob and Janet Groh specifically for banners in the downtown area. Due the generous donation the priority of the task group is to purchase banners to hang from the city light poles. The plan is to hang the banners on 35 light poles in the downtown area. Columbus Water and Light has provided the specs for the light poles to assist in the research for types of brackets needed for the banners. To date we have contacted 3 different companies in Wisconsin to receive a preliminary quote for banners and brackets. The task force has decided they would like to run a contest to generate artwork that would go on the banners. Included in your packet are the rules for the contest. The task force is requesting to use the city website to take online submissions for the contest. The contest would run through March 1st. The next downtown beautification task force meeting is scheduled for January 10, 2018 at 6:00 PM. I will provide an update to council after that meeting and each subsequent meeting. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review and Discuss Update from the Columbus Downtown Beautification Task Force Columbus Street Banner Design Contest Seeking Local Artwork -- See Your Designs on Display The Columbus Downtown Beautification Task Force will be partnering with the City of Columbus to create and install (?number) of street pole banners in the downtown featuring artwork produced by students and residents of Columbus. Guidelines for Submittals: The banner theme will be “Columbus the Redbud City”. Artists are encouraged to create works of art that reflect this theme. Works can be created in any medium (i.e. paint, chalk, stained glass, ceramics, fiber art, print making, photography, etc.), but will need to be sufficiently large enough to be enlarged for printing on (?size) banners. Artists should keep the following in mind: - Each artist may submit one (?do we allow more) original piece of artwork. - Designs should be suitably bold as to be visible from a distance. - Text should be minimal, and may NOT include proper names (i.e. names of businesses or people. Keep in mind that letters will need to be at least 4 inches high on the banners to be readable if they are part of the design. - Portraits of specific individuals are not allowed. - Designs should be in good taste and appropriate for viewing by children of all ages. - Some modifications may be made to the artwork to assure it meets banner printing and optimal visibility. - All image submissions must be high resolution, 300dpi or minimum 2.5MB and in a vertical format. To Enter: - Please complete the online submission form found at (?link on the city cite) - This is a good model to follow with appropriate release information: https:// www.portcoquitlam.ca/recreation/leigh-square-community-arts-village/street-banner-contest/ Selection Process: Submittals will be evaluated by a committee including City representatives, members of the Columbus Downtown Beautification Task Force, and members of Columbus HLPC. Consideration will be given to the following: - Banners relate to the “Columbus the Redbud City” theme - Banner originality and creativity - Neatness and artistic presentation - Suitability for banner display and viewing  1st Annual Columbus Downtown Street Banner Art Contest Seeking Local Artwork Open to all residents of Columbus, Wi or children grades 4K- Your artwork could be featured in the 12 enrolled in a downtown on one of the light pole banners. Columbus school. All you have to do is submit an original piece of artwork with the theme “Columbus the Redbud City”. Artworks may be done in a variety of mediums: paint, photography, collage, printmaking, fiber arts, etc. Deadline for Entries: December 1, 2018 For more details or to download the entry form, please visit www.cityofcolumbus.gov  2018 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: __ December 18, 2018 ______ Council Meeting date: _____TBD ______ ITEM: _ Agreement with Summit Ct for Snow Plowing Services DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: For the past several winters, the City has worked with the Summit Court Condo Association on assisting each other with snow plowing efforts. The basics of the agreement include snow plowing by the Condo Association for the whole cul de sac. The Public Works Department has opted to go in this direction due to the difficulty in plowing snow along this long and narrow street. In the agreement, the contractor (for 2018-19, John Schwartz is the recommended contractor) will provide snow and ice removal services for the entirety of Summit Court, to which they will move material to the end of Summit Court where it meets Avalon Road. The City will manage the material at that point. LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: Proposed Agreement ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Review Agreement  AGREEMENT TO PROVIDE SNOW PLOWING SERVICE This agreement is made between the City of Columbus, a municipal corporation, herein called “City” and John Scwartz herein called “Contractor”. RECITALS 1. The City desires to contract for snow plowing services on Summit Court for the City of Columbus. 2. Contractor desires to provide said services on the terms and conditions set forth herein. AGREEMENT 1. TERM: The term of this agreement begins on January 4, 2019 and terminates on March 31, 2019, unless sooner as set forth below. 2. SERVICES: Contractor shall provide all services as specified, including the following: a. Contractor will coordinate his/her work with the Department of Public Works. b. Contactor services will be required primarily between January 4, 2019 and March 31, 2019. c. Contractor must have at his/her disposal the following equipment to perform the work. (a) pickup truck with snow plow attachment. d. Response time of 1 hour after notification by the City to proceed. 3. INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR STATUS: Contractor acknowledges that he/she is not an agent or employee of the City and is responsible for all costs and taxes related to the provision of services under this agreement, including without limitation, furnish all required labor, tools and equipment to perform said services. 4. COMPENSATION: Contactor and the City agree there is no compensation to either party for the services provided herein. 5. PROOF OF INSURANCE: Contractor shall provide to City a certificate of insurance of all required insurance coverage and naming the City of Columbus as an additional insured for services performed. 6. HOLD HARMLESS AND INDEMNIFICATION: Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify City against all claims for personal injury or property damage that is caused by negligence of Contractor, its agents or employees.  7. ASSIGNMENT: Contractor shall not assign its rights and obligations under this agreement without prior receipt of written consent of City. CITY OF COLUMBUS ___________________________ ________________ Date CONTRACTOR ____________________________ ________________ Date  2018 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: __ December 4, 2018 ______ Council Meeting date: _____TBD ______ ITEM: _ Regulation of Slow-Mowing Vehicles in Columbus DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: Atty. Johnson has provided a first draft of a possible ordinance to regulate the use of slow-moving vehicles (golf carts) in the City. This is our continuing discussion on the issue. LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: Proposed Ordinance ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Further discussion on the issue  CITY OF COLUMBUS ORDINANCE No. ______________ AN ORDINANCE TO CREATE ARTICLE XII OF CHAPTER 98 OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL CODE OF ORDINANCES CONCERNING THE REGULATION OF GOLF CARTS The Common Council of the City of Columbus, Columbia County, Wisconsin, does ordain as follows: 1. Article XII. – Golf Carts is hereby created to read as follows: Sec. 98-320. – Purpose. The purpose of this Article is to protect the public safety, health, and welfare of the City’s residents by regulating a means of travel currently used by certain residents of the City to reach certain recreational facilities within the City. The purpose is not to promote the use of golf carts upon all City streets for general transportation or commercial use. To ensure the public safety and welfare, the operation of golf carts must not only comply with normal regulations regarding vehicles, but should comply with special safety regulations intended to protect the operator and passengers in a vehicle that is primarily designed for operation on a golf course or recreational purposes. This Article establishes the basic, minimum standards of care to be used by the operators of golf carts on designated public roads, streets, and highways. Likewise, public safety requires that golf carts, used as a means of transportation, must also meet certain minimum safety standards through a system of registration and inspection. The registration and inspection of golf carts is required in order to protect the public health, safety, and welfare. Sec. 98-321. – Statutory Authorization and Definitions. (a) Statutory Authorization. This ordinance is adopted pursuant to authorization in Wis. Stat. §§ 349.18(1)(b) & (c) and 349.18(1m). (b) Definitions. (1) “Golf Cart” means a vehicle designed and manufactured for operation on a golf course for sporting or recreational purposes and that is not capable of exceeding 20 miles per hour. (2) “Public Street” means a public street, highway, or alley located within the municipal boundaries of the City of Columbus, Wisconsin. “Public Street” excludes U.S. Highway 151 and State Trunk Highways 16, 60, 73, and 89. (3) “Golf Cart Route” means those portions of Public Streets lying West of State Trunk Highway 89 and Southeast of State Trunk Highway 73, and  those portions of the following Public Streets lying South of State Trunk Highway 60 and East of State Trunk Highway 89: Williams Street, Dawn Court, Manning Street, Waterloo Street, Poet Street, Folsom Street, Cardinal Drive, and Badger Court; all having a speed limit of 25 miles per hour or less. Sec. 98-322. – Operation of golf carts allowed; Exemptions. (a) Allowed. The operation of Golf Carts registered pursuant to Section 98-325 on Golf Cart Routes and in compliance with the provisions of this Article XII is permitted. (b) Golf Cart Operations Exempt. The provisions of this Article XII do not apply to the following: (1) The operation of a Golf Cart at a golf course, private club, or on private property, with the consent of the owner; or (2) The operation of a Golf Cart in connection with a parade, a festival, or other special event, provided the consent of the sponsor is obtained, all other applicable federal, state, and local laws are observed, and the golf cart is only used during such event. Sec. 98-323. – Golf Cart Routes (a) Route markers. The Director of Public Works and the Columbus Police Department are authorized to procure, erect, and maintain appropriate Golf Cart Route signs and markers for Golf Cart Routes in the City. (b) Route status. The Chief of Police shall have the authority to declare any Golf Cart Route open or closed for continuous periods not to exceed 72 hours, and shall post appropriate notices of the same. Sec. 98-324. – Operators Permitted. No person shall operate a Golf Cart upon a Golf Cart Route who is less than 16 years of age or without a current, valid driver’s license issued for the operation of a motor vehicle. For purposes of this section, a learner’s permit is not a valid driver’s license and a driver’s license that has been revoked, temporarily or otherwise, or suspended for any reason is not a valid driver’s license during the period of suspension or revocation, unless the person has a valid occupational license issued by a state department of transportation. Sec. 98-325. – Registration. (a) Required. No Golf Cart may be operated on any Golf Cart Route within the City unless the Golf Cart has first been registered with the Columbus Police Department as required herein. To evidence the registration, the owner shall 2  be issued an annual permit which shall be displayed in a prominent, visible place on the rear fender of the Golf Cart or at such other place as may be approved by the Police Department. The permit may contain a registration number assigned for the particular Golf Cart and may contain an expiration date. A permit may not be transferred to a different owner or Golf Cart. (b) Registration Fee. A registration fee in the amount of $25.00 [$50.00, $100.00] annually, or such other amount as may be established and published in the Schedule of Fees adopted by the Common Council from time to time, as amended, shall be paid to the City at the time the application for registration is filed with the Columbus Police Department. The registration fee must be renewed each calendar year. (c) Application. The application for registration shall be made to the Columbus Police Chief, or to some other person designated, on forms provided by the City. The application may, among other things, require the owner’s name, street address, mailing address, a phone number, the make, model, and identification or serial number of the Golf Cart, proof of insurance, and such other information as may be reasonably required as well as a release of or disclaimer of liability by the City for accidents involving the registered Golf Cart. (d) Procedures. The Chief of Police may establish written procedures, consistent with this Article XII, setting out the process and the procedure, including the form of the application, the checklist for items to be inspected, and the type of sticker, plate, or tag evidencing the issuance of the registration permit. (e) Inspection. Prior to issuing the initial registration permit, the Golf Cart shall either be inspected, or in place of inspection, the Columbus Police Department may require photographs submitted of the Golf Cart, to determine that: (1) The Golf Cart is equipped with a rear vision mirror and at least two red rear reflectors at least three inches in height and width; (2) The Golf Cart is equipped with a reflective “slow moving sign” or “flag” on the rear of the cart; (3) The brakes provided by the manufacturer of the Golf Cart are in proper working order; (4) The Golf Cart has all of the standard safety features provided by the manufacturer and has not been modified to exceed a speed of 20 miles per hour, nor otherwise modified in any way that creates a hazard; and (5) The Golf Cart is equipped with all mechanical systems and safety equipment required by this Article XII. (f) Denial and revocation. The initial registration of a Golf Cart may be denied or subsequently revoked by the Columbus Police Department if it is determined that: (1) The application contains any material misrepresentation; 3  (2) Proof of Insurance (financial responsibility) requirements of the State of Wisconsin for motor vehicle operation have not been met; (3) The Golf Cart is not in compliance with the inspections requirements set out in subsec. 98-325(e) above; (4) The Golf Cart has been altered or customized and no longer meets the definition of a Golf Cart; (5) Equipment supplied by the manufacturer, especially safety equipment, has been removed from the Golf Cart or the vehicle identification number or serial number is removed; or (6) Other good cause shown including repeated violations of this Article XII. (g) Financial responsibility. The owner of a Golf Cart required to be registered with the City for use on the Golf Cart Routes shall maintain in full force and effect and continuously all liability insurance required for the operation of motor vehicles throughout any period of registration. (h) Disqualified vehicles. ATVs, four-wheel utility vehicles, and other similar utility vehicles which are not manufactured for operation on a golf course and Golf Carts which have been modified so that it no longer meets the definition of a golf Cart may not be registered as a Golf Cart nor shall such vehicles be operated on the public roads within the City unless such vehicles are otherwise registered pursuant to and allowed under the motor vehicle laws of the State of Wisconsin or the City’s ordinances. Sec. 98-326. – Manner of operation; restrictions. Golf Carts shall not be operated on the Golf Cart Routes of the City, except in full compliance with the provisions of this section. (a) Hours of operation. Golf Carts may be driven on Public Streets approved as Golf Cart Routes from sunrise until sunset, except that Golf Carts displaying at least one lighted headlight and taillight at all times, of a white or clear light, capable of illuminating the road ahead during hours of darkness, and being observed at a distance of at least 500 feet, may be operated from one half hour before sunrise until one half hour after sunset. Golf Carts may not be operated when fog, smog, smoke, or other conditions reduce visibility so that the Golf Cart is not visible for a distance of 500 feet. (b) Days of operation. No Golf Cart may be operated on a Golf Cart Route from December 1 to March 31, except as authorized by the Chief of Police under sec. 98-323(b). (c) Motor vehicle laws. All laws regarding the use of motor vehicles in the State of Wisconsin and all ordinances regarding the use of motor vehicles in the City, not inconsistent therewith, shall be observed, except that no Golf Cart may be operated at a speed in excess of 20 miles per hour. 4  (d) Right-of-way. The operator of a Golf Cart shall yield the right-of-way to overtaking motor vehicles. (e) State trunk highway crossing restricted. No Golf Cart may cross any state trunk or connecting highway within the City, except if the state trunk highway or connecting highway has a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less, the highway crossing will connect Golf Cart Routes, and appropriate highway crossing signs have been erected by the Wisconsin Department of Transportation. (f) Street crossings. Golf Carts crossing Public Streets shall stop and yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching on the Public Street before crossing the Public Street. (g) City property and sidewalks. No person shall operate a Golf Cart upon any sidewalk, pedestrian way, public park, or upon the terrace area between the sidewalk and the curb line of any Public Street, except as specifically authorized for the purpose of legally crossing the street or to obtain immediate access to an authorized area of operation. (h) Golf cart capacity. The seating capacity shall not be exceeded nor shall the operator or any passenger be permitted to stand while the Golf Cart is in operation. (i) Commercial purposes. Golf Carts may not be used as a taxicab or bus or for the commercial carrying of passengers or the hauling of freight. (j) Parking. Golf Carts may only be parked in the same manner and at the same places designated for the parking of motor vehicles. The stopping, standing, or parking of Golf Carts in areas where parking is not allowed or in any place that impedes the flow of traffic, pedestrian walkways, or a passageway is prohibited. (k) Idling. No person shall allow a Golf Cart in the person’s custody to remain unattended on any Public Street or in any other public place, except an attended parking area, unless either the starting lever, throttle, steering apparatus, gear shift, or ignition of the Golf Cart is locked and the key for that lock is removed from the Golf Cart. (l) Towing. Golf Carts may not be used for the purpose of towing a person or another cart, trailer, or vehicle of any kind including a person on roller skates, a skateboard, a bicycle, or similar apparatus. Sec. 98-327. – Disclaimer and liability. (a) Disclaimer. Golf Carts are not designed for nor manufactured to be used on public streets and the City neither advocates nor endorses the Golf Cart as a safe means of travel on public streets, roads, and highways. The City in no way shall be liable for accidents, injuries, or death involving the operation of a Golf Cart. 5  (b) Assumption of risk. Any person who owns, operates, or rides upon a Golf Cart on a public street, road, or highway within the City does so at his or her own risk and peril and assumed all liability resulting from the operation of the Golf Cart. Sec. 98-328. – Violations and penalties. If any person violates this Article XII, he or she shall be guilty of a forfeiture and shall be fined not more than $100 or such other amount as shall be set forth in the Schedule of Fees adopted by the Common Council from time to time, except that an owner or operator of a Golf Cart who shall violate a provision regulating the parking of vehicles shall be subject to a civil penalty in the amount set forth in the Schedule of Fees adopted by the Common Council from time to time, including the imposition of larger civil penalties for multiple repeat offenses within a specified period of time. 2. If any portion of this Ordinance or its application on any person or circumstances is held invalid, the validity of this Ordinance as a whole or any other provision herein or its application shall not be affected. 3. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately upon its passage and publication or posting, as required by law. Adopted this ____ day of _______________, 2018. CITY OF COLUMBUS By: ___________________________ Michael Thom, Mayor By: __________________________ Pat Goebel, Interim Clerk Vote: Yes ______ No ______ Published on: F:\DOCS\WD\53481\6\A3085483.DOCX 6  CITY OF COLUMBUS FOR MEETING OF: Committee of the Whole REQUEST FROM/DEPARTMENT: Finance Director AGENDA ITEM: TO ADOPT RESOLUTION #26-18; A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE CREATION OF FUND #255; COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL COURT AND APPROVE COMMITMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF FUND BALANCES FOR A SPECIFIC FUND HELD BY THE CITY OF COLUMBUS. *************************************************** OVERVIEW OF THE REQUEST: In June of 2010, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board created GASB #54. GASB #54 established a method to report the set up and creation of individual funds, their activity (revenues & expenditures) and most importantly each separate fund’s related fund balance – whether it is undesignated, designated, and unspendable, etc. GASB #54 noted that reporting the creation of a fund and its fund balance separately more accurately reflects the overall financial information of a governmental body as well as provides more consistency in its reporting (audits). BACKGROUND OF REQUEST: Since the inception of GASB #54, the City Council has adopted a resolution for all its existing funds and then as new funds are added. DESCRIPTION AND SCOPE OF PROJECT/ITEM WITH KEY ISSUES NOTED: n/a BUDGET AND/OR FINANCING INFORMATION: No budget impact in approval of this resolution. No money will be expended as a result of approval.  RESOLUTION NO. __ _26-18______ A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE CREATION OF FUND #255; COLUMBUS MUNICIPAL COURT AND T0 APPROVE COMMITMENT AND ASSIGNMENT OF FUND BALANCES FOR A SPECIFIC FUND HELD BY THE CITY OF COLUMBUS. WHEREAS, the Governmental Accounting Standards Board (GASB) has issued Statement No. 54, which changes the terminology used for fund balance reporting on balance sheets of Governmental Funds; and WHEREAS, the Council adopted the original Resolution 22-11 on the 20th day of December, 2011 but since that time additional Funds have been created, WHEREAS, to comply with GASB 54 the Council needs to recognize and commit/assign revenues, expenses and the respective fund balances for specific purposes as follows: Fund #255 – Columbus Municipal Court This fund was created to segregate the activity of the Municipal Court operations. Expenses pertaining to the activity within this fund shall be recorded within this Fund. Revenues received, generated or from any fines, forfeitures or other sources related to the Municipal Court will be recorded within this Fund. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Columbus, State of Wisconsin, does hereby approve the additional fund as presented/described. Adopted this _____ day of _______, 2016. CITY OF COLUMBUS ________________ Michael Thom, Mayor Attest: _________ Pat Goebel, Interim City Clerk  2018 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: __ December 18, 2018 ______ Council Meeting date: _____January 3, 2019 ______ ITEM: _ Resolution 27-18: A Resolution to Abandon Certain Sewer Utilities within the City of Columbus DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: This resolution is a housekeeping measure that addressed an issue the goes back many years. There is an existing sewer main line that runs underneath the plant at American Packaging Corp (APC) that was functional up until the James St project last year. The new sewer design now diverts material through the system in other ways as to avoid that line. This resolution states the City abandons this line so it is no longer a part of the City system. LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: Draft Resolution ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: Consider Resolution 27-18  2018 AGENDA ITEM Committee of the Whole Meeting date: __ December 18, 2018 ______ Council Meeting date: _____TBD ______ ITEM: _ Municipal Court Update DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SUBJECT MATTER: For Tuesday night, Atty Johnson can report on conversations he has had with the District Court Administrator on the creation of our Court. Another issue is the Municipal Court Ad Hoc Committee, and the need to get that up and running. LIST ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION ATTACHED: None. ACTION REQUESTED OF COUNCIL: None.