City Council

OFFICIAL COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Menomonie, Dunn County, Wisconsin, was held in open session on July 11, 2022, and called to order by Mayor Knaack at 7:04 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The following members were present: McCullough, Yonko, Schwebs, Sommerfeld, Schlough, Burstad, Sutherland and Erdman. Chase and Solberg were absent. MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Burstad, and carried to approve the minutes of the June 20, 2022 council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING – None PUBLIC COMMENTS – None MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Schlough, and carried to waive the rules for members to discuss the UW- Stout special events plans with UW-Stout representative, Kristi Krimpelbein. MOTION made by Schwebs, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously to approve the UW-Stout special event requests as presented. MOTION made by Schwebs, seconded by Burstad and carried unanimously to approve the lease amendment as presented for space currently rented in City Hall with Foundations Therapy, LLC and Thrive Psychological and Consulting Services, LLC. MOTION made by McCullough, seconded by Yonko and carried unanimously to approve the Municipal Library Board appointments of John Grape, Sara Huhmann, and Dayle Mandelson, through June 2025. BUDGET TRANSFERS – MOTION made by Yonko, seconded by Burstad and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the budget transfers for the Water Utility dehumidifier replacement for $2,000 and Sewer Utility manhole repair for $6,500. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Knaack gave his report on community events coming up, including Airfest and Autorama on August 8th, Paint the Town on Main Street, and an update on the Stout Rd. construction. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Public Works Director, Randy Eide expanded on the details of the road construction project on Stout Road, announcing that Chippewa Concrete is ready to commence work, first on the curbs and that residents have been notified. Eide also informed Council that there are weekly meetings being held on Thursdays for status updates on the project. CLAIMS - MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Burstad, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims:  July 11, 2022 Claims Auto Value $622.10 Builders FirstSource $41.95 Carrico Aquatic Resources $791.86 Cedar Corp $98,973.60 O'Reilly Auto Parts $321.22 River Valley News $391.87 Siri Benrud $310.00 Xcel Energy $82,189.13 4 Control $153.00 Total $183,794.73 2022 Parking Utility Claims Clancy Systems $350.00 IPS Group $87,376.53 City Treasurer $499.21 Total $88,225.74 MOTION was made by Yonko, seconded by Sutherland and carried to approve the following licenses: TEMPORARY CLASS “B” Beer LICENSE: Menomonie Sunrise Rotary Club – PO Box 145 1390 Indianhead Dr E - 2022 Airfest and Autorama 08/06/22 TEMPORARY “CLASS B” WINE LICENSE: Stepping Stones of Dunn County – 1602 Stout Road 800 Wilson Ave – Wilson Park Stepping Stones Beat Concert 09/19/2022 _____________________________________________________________________________________ LICENSE YEAR - 2022 / 2023 (expires June 30, 2023) CLASS “B” BEER & “CLASS C” WINE: Acoustic Café II, Inc (Acoustic Café – 102 Main St W) MOBILE HOME PARK: Maple Lane Estates, LLC (3033-3415 Wilson St)  SECONDHAND ARTICLE: K&B Toys & Collectibles (1214 N Broadway) Town & County Antiques (224 Main St E) Town & County Antiques 2 (222 Main St E) TAXI CAB/VEHICLE FOR HIRE: Checker Taxi (3221 Venus Ave, Eau Claire, WI 54701) TOBACCO: Azara Hookah Zone, LLC (1420 N Broadway) MOTION made by McCullough, seconded by Sutherland, and carried to adjourn. Kate Martin, City Clerk