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 June 5th, 2023, and called to order by Council Mayor Knaack at 7:03 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The following members were present: Luther, Burstad, Sutherland, Yonko, McCullough, Schwebs, Gentz, Schlough, Erdman, and Sommerfeld. Solberg was absent. MOTION was made by McCullough, seconded by Burstad, and carried to approve the minutes of the May 15, 2023 council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING – Cory Buss spoke in favor of agenda item 5 (A), the rezoning of 1416 Brickyard Road from Agriculture District (A) to Restricted Industrial District (I-1). PUBLIC COMMENTS – Dylan Stickney and Ian Edwards introduced themselves, representing Elk Creek Solar, regarding agenda item 6(b). Matt Regnier introduced himself to council, representing the WisDOT, to address any questions regarding agenda item 6(f). the Broadway Street and Pine Avenue improvements. Susan Badtke introduced herself, representing West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission, to address any questions regarding agenda item 6(h). MOTION to waive the rules made by Yonko, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to allow Cory Buss to address council regarding the zoning ordinance amendment request at 1416 Brickyard Road. MOTION to waive the first reading made by Schlough, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously to adopt zoning ordinance amendment at 1416 Brickyard Road, changing the zoning from Agriculture (A) District to Restricted Industrial Agriculture (I-1) District. MOTION to waive the second reading made by Erdman, seconded by Burstad and carried unanimously. MOTION to adopt the ORDINANCE amendment was made by Schlough, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried on roll call vote. Ayes (8): Luther, Burstad, McCullough, Schwebs, Gentz, Schlough, Erdman and Sommerfeld. Noes (2): Sutherland and Yonko. MOTION to approve the month-to-month lease agreement between Cedar Corporation and the City of Menomonie, as presented, made by Burstad, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously. MOTION made by Schwebs, seconded by McCullough and carried unanimously to approve the resolution for the 2022 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report (CMAR). MOTION was made by McCullough, seconded by Schlough, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the City of Menomonie and Cedar Corporation agreement for the Well Site Investigation Paper Study at a cost of $24,500. MOTION made by Burstad, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously to approve the Community Services Department request to sell surplus equipment as presented via Lee Auction or Wisconsin Surplus. MOTION was made by Burstad, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the Menomonie Police Department purchase of two squad cars from Northtown Ford in the amount of $84,660 ($42,330 per vehicle). MOTION to waive the rules made by Erdman, seconded by Schwebs and carried unanimously to allow Matt Regnier, of KL Engineering, to address council regarding the Broadway Street and Pine Avenue Intersection Improvements. NO ACTION was taken on this agenda item. MOTION to waive the rules made by Erdman, seconded by McCullough and carried unanimously to allow Dylan Stickney and Ian Edwards present the Elk Creek Solar photovoltaic project proposed for Dunn County, Wisconsin. NO ACTION was taken on this agenda item. MOTION to waive the rules made by Erdman, seconded by Yonko and carried unanimously to allow Susan Badtke present the City of Menomonie Housing Study finding and recommended solutions. NO ACTION was taken on this agenda item. MOTION made by Burstad, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously to approve the appointment of Mark Kalscheur to the Board of Review, with the term expiring April 2024, and Steven Lee to the Airport Commission, with the term expiring June 2029. MOTION made by Sutherland, seconded by Schwebs and carried unanimously to approve the rescheduling of the July City Council meetings to July 10th, 2023 and July 24th, 2023. BUDGET TRANSFERS – MOTION made by Burstad, seconded by McCullough and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the following budget transfers: $4,500 from 01.30000.699 to 01.51412.248 to purchase four additional servers for e-poll books (Badger Books); $1,950 from 01.60000.699 to 01.51511.714 to purchase a for computer and hardware replacements for the Treasurer’s office; $8,450 from 01.60000.699 to 01.51320.410 for the purchase of office furniture and supplies for the City Administrator and Public Works Director; $5,000 from 01.60000.699 to 01.51320.714 for computer and hardware replacements for the City Administrator and Public Works Director. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Knaack announced the launch of the City’s new website on June 5, 2023. The Mayor encouraged the community to attend the first Ludington Guard Band concert of the year tomorrow night, June 6th, in Wilson Park. Mayor Knaack also mentioned that the city is reviewing the new ATV/UTV ordinance adopted by the County as it relates to city ordinance. Mayor Knaack thanked the Community Services Department for their hard work to get the pool opened on time. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – City Administrator, Eric Atkinson invited any council members to attend the luncheon for Lowell Prange, the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Wisconsin City/County Management Association, on June 21st at Lambeau Field in Green Bay. Atkinson encouraged alderpersons to attend the upcoming Local Government 101 in-person meeting on July 28 at the Altoona Fish House. Public Works Director, David Schofield, shared that the City has implemented the alternate side irrigation restrictions, effective June 1st, and communication has gone out to residents through social media/education campaign. Public Works Director, David Schofield shared that the City’s water main flushing is down to prevent tuberculation inside of the pipes which can reduce firefighting capacity. Environmental Works Director, Megen Hines, spoke about the new City of Menomonie website launch,  reported on the success of the electronics recycling program, and shared the news of recent grant applications she has submitted which the city has been awarded. CLAIMS - MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by McCullough, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: June 5th, 2023 Claims CTW Corp $64,067.00 Lane Tank Company Inc $10,500.00 North Central Lab $1,387.43 Oak Ridge Chemical $976.23 Public Service Commission $3,460.17 Weld Riley $7,857.50 Total $88,248.33 2023 Parking Utility Claims Total Invoice Airtec Sports $263.45 Total $263.45 LICENSES – MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Sutherland and carried (Burstad abstained) to approve the following licenses: LICENSE YEAR - 2024 (expires June 30, 2024) CLASS “A” BEER/ “CLASS A” LIQUOR CIDER ONLY: Spare Investments III, LLC (J’s Circle C - 2302 S. Broadway St.); Wal-Mart Stores East, LP (Walmart #1819 - 180 Cedar Falls Rd); Kwik Trip, Inc (Kwik Trip #164 - 2008 Stout Rd); Kwik Trip, Inc (Kwik Trip #674 - 6107 3M Drive); Kwik Trip, Inc (Kwik Trip #498 - 1213 S Broadway St); Applegreen Midwest, LLC (Express Lane #2301 - 1805 N Broadway St) “CLASS A” LIQUOR & CLASS “A” BEER: Kwik Trip, Inc (Kwik Trip # 593 – 319 Oak Ave W); Coborn’s, Inc (Marketplace Foods # 258 2- 207 Pine Ave. W); The Menomonie Food Co-op (Menomonie Market Food Co-op - 814 Main St E); Menomonie Stout Foods, LLC (Dick’s Fresh Market - 1408 9th St E); Ellsworth – Menomonie Creamery, LLC (Ellsworth Creamery – 3001 County Rd B); Keystone Hills, LLC (Hampton Inn & Suites – 2017 Stout Street); DeVine Liquors of Menomonie, LLC (DeVine Liquor - 116 11th Ave W) “CLASS B” LIQUOR & CLASS “B” BEER: Cancun Mexican Grill of Menomonie, LLC (Cancun Mexican Grill - 1919 Stout Rd); The Abbey Pub, LLC (The Abbey - 414 Main St E.); RAAR, LLC (Menomonie Golf & Country Club - 802 Heller Rd); Cancun Mendez Nunez, LLC (Los Cabos – 2401 Hwy 25 N); Dunn County Fish & Game Association (Dunn County Fish & Game Club - 1600 Pine Ave); Broadway Bowl of Menomonie, Inc (Broadway Bowl - 1501 N. Broadway St.); Log Jam, Inc (Log Jam - 709 S. Broadway St.); Mabel Tainter Literary, Library, and Educational Society (Mabel Tainter Center for the Arts - 205 Main St E.); Marcia E. Schofield (The Pub – 516 S. Broadway); Stout Ale House of Menomonie, Inc (Stout Craft Co. - 1501 N. Broadway St. Ste. A); PLM, LLC (Shoe’s Pub - 1321 N. Broadway St); Olde Towne Menomonie, LLC (Olde Towne Menomonie - 903 Cedar Falls Rd); Lakeside Bar, Inc (Dean & Sue’s - 2002 Midway Rd); Castro Corp (Kahootz BX - 336 Main St E); JMDavis, LLC (Waterfront Bar & Grill - 512 Crescent St); RTJJ, LLC (The Arena - 619 S. Broadway); JMDavis, LLC (The Market - 545 S Broadway St); TJ Tavern, LLC (Tom N Jo’s - 1401 Tainter St); 6th Avenue Cidery, LLC (6th Avenue Cidery – 120 6th Ave W); RJG Restaurants, LLC (The Great Escape – 2909 Bongey Dr); Lakeside Lounge, Inc (The Den - 613 S. Broadway St); Apple Minnesota, LLC (Applebee’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill – 2203 State Hwy 25 N); Menomonie Lodge #1584 Loyal Order of Moose, Inc (Menomonie Moose Lodge #1584 - 720 19th Ave E); Gruetzomatic, LLC (Silver Dollar Saloon & Taphouse - 315 & 321 Main St); The Gin Mill, LLC (The Gin Mill - 228 Main St); Wilson Creek Inn, LLC (Wilson Creek Inn – 932 N Broadway); CLASS “B” BEER: China Buffet Menomonie, Inc (China Buffet- 2421 Hwy. 25 N Ste. 4); Northfield Restaurant Corp. (Pizza Hut - 2307 Hwy 25 N); Synergy Co-op (Exit 45 Restaurant & Bakery - 2100 County Rd B) CLASS “B” BEER & “CLASS C” WINE: G&P Pizza (Ted’s Pizza - 306 Main St.); “CLASS C” WINE: Lucette Brewing Company, LLC (Lucette Brewing Company- 910 Hudson Rd) GROOMING SHOP & PET SHOP: Jean Secraw (Pic-A-Pet Plus – 2421 Hwy 25 N, Ste 114) MASSAGE THERAPY FACILITY: Rachel Funk- Johnson, LLC (Happy Apple – 436 Main Street E); Mary Beth Lvoncek (Menomonie Health & Natural Wellness, LLC - 201 14th St NE); Xujin Qin & Zhao Jing (Oriental Massage & Foot Spa, 1700 Tainter St, Suite E) MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT: The Lunch Boxx, LLC, N8467 994th St., Colfax, WI 54730 Flippin’ Good, LLC, E2379 1120th Ave., Boyceville, WI 54725 Big Ash Pizza, N5176 558th St., Menomonie Township The Frybread Factory, 33400 Mall Drive, Eau Claire, WI MOBILE HOME PARK: Maple Lane Estates, LLC (3033-3415 Wilson St)  SOLID WASTE COLLECTION; Waterman Recycling & Disposal, LLC - Amery (David Waterman- 1 Vehicle) TAXI CAB/ VEHICLE FOR HIRE: Rose NEMT LLC, 304 Moundsview Ct., Elk Mound, WI 54739 TOBACCO: Azara Hookah Zone, LLC (1420 N Broadway) DeVine Liquors of Menomonie, LLC (DeVine Liquor- 116 11th Ave W); RTJJ, LLC (The Arena – 619 S Broadway); RJG Restaurants, LLC (The Great Escape – 2909 Bongey Dr); The Abbey Pub, LLC (The Abbey – 414 Main St E); Coborn’s, Inc (Marketplace Foods # 2582- 207 Pine Ave. W); Kwik Trip, Inc (Kwik Trip # 593 - 319 Oak Ave W); Kwik Trip, Inc (Kwik Trip # 164 - 2008 Stout Rd.); Kwik Trip, Inc (Kwik Trip # 498 - 1213 S. Broadway St.); Kwik Trip, Inc (Kwik Trip # 674 - 6107 3M Dr.); Fleet Farm Group, LLC (Fleet Farm - 2003 US Highway 12); The Gin Mill, LLC (The Gin Mill - 228 Main St); Snowy Tobacco Store (214 Main St. E.) Spare Investments III, LLC (J’s Circle C - 2302 S. Broadway St); Walgreens Co. (Walgreens #09514 - 121 Pine Ave. W); Wal-Mart Stores East, LP (Wal-Mart #1819 - 180 Cedar Falls Rd); Menomonie Stout Foods, LLC (Dick’s Fresh Market - 1408 9th St E); Applegreen Midwest, LLC (Express Lane #2301 - 1805 N Broadway St); JMDavis, LLC (The Market - 545 S Broadway St); Synergy Co-op (Exit 45 - 2100 County Rd B); Synergy Co-op (Cenex North - 2320 Hwy 25 N); A&Y Treades, Inc (Smokedale Tobacco – 2521 Hils Ct Ste D) Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores, Inc (Love’s Travel Stop # 622- 5930 Badger Dr.); Amwest, Inc (Bob & Steve’s BP - 1501 9th St); CABARET LICENSE: The Abbey Pub LLC (The Abbey – 414 Main St E); Dunn County Fish & Game Association (Dunn County Fish & Game Club - 1600 Pine Ave); PLM, Inc (Shoe’s Pub - 1321 N. Broadway St); Olde Towne Menomonie, LLC (Olde Towne Menomonie- 903 Cedar Falls Rd); Lakeside Bar Inc (Dean & Sue’s - 2002 Midway Road); Stout Ale House of Menomonie, Inc (Stout Craft Co. - 1501 N Broadway); Menomonie Lodge #1584 Loyal Order of Moose, Inc (Menomonie Moose Lodge #1584 - 720 19th Ave E); Castro Corp (Kahootz BX – 336 Main St E); Ellsworth – Menomonie Creamery, LLC (Ellsworth Creamery – 3001 County Rd B) MOTION to adjourn was made by Gentz, seconded by McCullough, and carried unanimously. Kate Martin, City Clerk