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 March 20, 2023, and called to order by Mayor Knaack at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The following members were present: Burstad, Yonko, McCullough, Schwebs, Solberg, Schlough, Erdman and Sommerfeld. Chase and Sutherland were absent. MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by McCullough, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 6th, 2023 council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING – Daniel Johnson, Chair of the Airport Commission was present to answer any questions regarding agenda item 5(A); the airport aid petition. Darrel Gibson and Jason Frank spoke in support of agenda item 5(A). PUBLIC COMMENTS – None. MOTION made by McCullough, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to adopt the resolution petitioning the Secretary of Transportation for airport aid at the Menomonie Municipal Airport. MOTION made by Yonko, seconded by Schlough, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the proposed employment agreement and appointment of Eric M. Atkinson to serve as City Administrator effective April 16, 2023. MOTION made by Schwebs, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the developer agreement with Menomonie Development, LLC (Estover Terrace) for a residential housing development south of the terminus of 17th Street East. MOTION made by Burstad, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to approve the 2022 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System Permit annual report. MOTION made by McCullough, seconded by Burstad, and passed unanimously on roll call vote to award the Community Services Department replacement fueling system bid in the amount of $226,500 to Advanced Tank Service, Inc, contingent on insurance and bonding. MOTION made by Solberg, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to execute a lease with Workforce Development Board of West Central Wisconsin on third floor of City Hall effective April 1, 2023. MOTION made by Burstad, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to approve the lease amendment with Foundations Therapy, LLC for a right of second refusal on the third floor of City Hall. MAYOR’S REPORT – The Mayor gave an update on the ash bore tree cutting project within the city and shared that the city will be working on replacing a number of trees that were eliminated. The Mayor shared that  Megen Hines, Environmental Program Coordinator for the City, submitted and was awarded a grant from the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin in the amount of $141,025 in the Energy Efficiency and Demand Response Category for energy improvements to City Hall’s HVAC system. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Prange highlighted the 2022 annual report for the library, included in the city council packet. Solberg commented that she has been receiving positive feedback from constituents regarding the Stout Road project. CLAIMS - MOTION was made by McCullough, seconded by Burstad, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: March 20, 2023 Claims Card Member Service $15,447.36 Morton Salt $8,614.59 Public Service Commission $4,512.50 Weld Riley $10,224.00 Total $38,798.45 2023 Parking Utility Claims City Treasurer $335.65 IPS Group $971.67 Total $1,307.32 MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Schlough, and carried unanimously to approve the following license: TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER LICENSE: Red Cedar Racing Association, Weekly Wissota Sanction Racing - 620 17th St SE 4/07/2023 4/14/2023 4/21/2023 4/28/2023 5/05/2023 5/19/2023 6/2/2023 6/9/2023 6/23/2023 6/30/2023 7/7/2023 7/14/2023 7/27/2023-7/30/2023, Dunn County Fair 8/8/2023 8/11/2023 8/18/2023 TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER & “CLASS B” WINE LICENSE: Red Cedar Racing Association, Weekly Wissota Sanction Racing - 620 17th St SE 3/24/2023 – 3/25/2023, Car Show 5/12/2023 9/21/2023 – 9/24/2023, Punky Manor  LICENSE YEAR - 2023 (expires June 30, 2023) CHANGE OF AGENT: Robert Federico – The Gin Mill, LLC TOBACCO: YN Tobacco, LLC – address correction, 1320 N Broadway (originally submitted and approved for 1632 N Broadway) MOTION to adjourn was made by McCullough, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously. Kate Martin, City Clerk