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 January 3, 2023, and called to order by Mayor Knaack at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The following members were present: Chase, Burstad, Yonko, Sutherland, McCullough, Schwebs, Solberg, Erdman and Sommerfeld. Schlough was absent. PUBLIC HEARING – None PUBLIC COMMENTS – None MOTION made by Yonko, seconded by Chase, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the December 19th, 2022 council meeting. MOTION to waive the rules made by Erdman, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to allow David Schofield to introduce himself to council, as the recommended appointment as the Director of Public Works for the City of Menomonie. MOTION made by Solberg, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously to approve the appointment of David Schofield as the Director of Public Works effective January 30, 2023. ORDINANACE to adopt the Title 1, Chapter 5 Charter ordinance amendment relating to ward boundaries and elections was INTRODUCED by McCullough. MOTION to waive the first reading was made by Solberg, seconded by Erdman. MOTION to waive the second reading was made by Chase, seconded by Burstad. MOTION to adopt the ordinance amendment was made by McCullough, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously. MOTION made by Schwebs, seconded by Yonko, and carried to approve the Level B Hazardous Materials Response Agreement between Dunn County and the City of Menomonie through December 31, 2027, as presented. McCullough abstained. MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously to approve the re-appointments of Dennis Kropp, Cynthia Gilberts, Bob Giede and Monika Hermann to the Urban Forestry Board, with terms expiring December 2025. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Knaack gave his report on the hugely successful ribbon cutting and holiday light party at Wolske Bay on December 29th. The Mayor reminded council that there will be a retirement party for Randy Eide at 10am on January 11th, in City Hall and welcomed everyone to attend. Mayor Knaack also encouraged council to come forward with any future goals for the city. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Randy Eide shared that Menomonie will have a holiday tree pick up on January 9th, with Wakanda Park also being a drop off site for residents wanting to discard of their holiday trees. Lowell Prange noted that the next council meeting will be held on January 16th, 2023, as a public hearing was previously scheduled for that date. CLAIMS - MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: December 19, 2022 Claims ADB Safegate $577.43 Ascent Aviation $13,278.56 Bauer Built $7,350.88 Bearing Headquarters Co $42.89 Bureau of Correctional Enterprises $4,325.38 CDW Gov $5,190.99 Cedar Corp $61,121.75 EO Johnson $222.78 EBIX $329.40 Fastenal $50.52 Force America $271.74 Gibson Aviation $34.12 Hawkins $100.00 I-State Truck $327.26 Milestone Materials $1,898.14 Oak Ridge Chemical Inc $744.90 River States Truck/Trailer $124.41 Senn Blacktop $2,398.41 Sterling Water $44.99 Woodley Company $1,208.55 Xcel Energy $10,274.76 Zoro $13.32 Total $109,931.18 MOTION to adjourn was made by McCullough, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously.