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 24, 2023, and called to order by Council Mayor Knaack at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The following members were present: Burstad, Sutherland Yonko, McCullough, Schwebs, Gentz, Solberg, Schlough, Erdman, and Sommerfeld. Luther was absent. MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by McCullough, and carried to approve the minutes of the July 10, 2023 council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING – None. PUBLIC COMMENTS – Leslie Norris spoke against agenda item 6(a), the blasting permit application from Applied Energies, LLC for Estover Terrace Project. MOTION to waive the rules was made by Solberg, seconded by Schlough, and carried unanimously to allow Jason Reit from Haas Construction and Jacob Vincent from Applied Energies, LLC to address council regarding questions related to the blasting process. MOTION to approve the blasting permit application from Applied Energies, LLC for the Estover Terrace Project with blasting occurring only between the hours of 9am and 5pm, Monday through Friday (except holidays), was made by Schwebs, seconded by Solberg and carried on roll call vote. Ayes (7): Schwebs, Gentz, Solberg, Sommerfeld, Burstad, Sutherland, McCullough. Noes (3): Yonko, Schlough, Erdman. MOTION to approve the Lookout Road public right-of way dedication (approximately 470 feet) was made by McCullough, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously. MOTION to approve the TID #18 Creation Task Order with Cedar Corporation was made by Burstad, seconded by Sutherland, and carried unanimously on roll call vote. MOTION to authorize implementation of the proposed Energy Innovation Grant Program (EIGP) was made by Solberg, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously on roll call vote. MOTION to approve the appointment of Lowell Prange to the Parking Utility and Chris Johnson to the Historical Preservation Commission from July 2023 through July 2026 was made by Schwebs, seconded by Burstad, and carried unanimously. BUDGET TRANSFERS – None. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Knaack shared that the Let’s Paint the Town event was a success and that Chris Kroeze would be rescheduled to perform this fall. The Mayor shared also that the City is working hard towards the affordable housing project and it will be brought to council soon. Mayor Knaack spoke about plans to potentially implement a southern lake bay entrance to downtown Menomonie with a boardwalk and dock. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – City Administrator, Eric Atkinson shared that city staff is working on scheduling demos with various enterprise solutions that will provide financial software, payroll solutions, HR software. Also, the City is reviewing the Employee Handbook and will be bringing it to council for review. Mr. Atkinson shared that city staff is also creating a procedure manual covering business practices to help with onboarding and retention. Public Works Director, David Schofield, shared that the DOT had a pre-  construction meeting today for the 20th Ave. and 5th St. project and they will be resurfacing that roadway. It’s anticipated to be a four-week project and it will be commencing on July 31st. CLAIMS - MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Burstad, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: July 24, 2023 Claims CDW Gov $1995.59 City Treasurer $16,543.90 Elan Financial Services $11,811.09 Legends Title Services, LLC $575.00 MacQueen Equip $261,011.00 Monarch Paving $4,927.78 Public Service Comm. $454.63 Senn Blacktop $4,063.41 Streichers $1,651.94 Uniform Shoppe $833.75 Weld Riley $19,198.51 WI Emp. Relations Comm. $400.00 Total $323,466.60 2023 Parking Utility Claims Total Invoice Airtec Sports $17.99 City Treasurer $10,779.85 City Treasurer $2,521.67 City Treasurer $605.57 Total $13,907.09 LICENSES – MOTION was made by Erdman, seconded by McCullough and carried to approve the following licenses: LICENSES – July 24, 2023 LICENSE YEAR - 2024 (expires June 30, 2024) MOBILE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT: Holy Donuts, 320 N. Fremont St., River Falls, WI 54022 Vallartaco, 5745 Cabot Dr., Mounds View, MN 55112 MOBILE HOME PARK: Laurel Hague (Wilson Mobile Estates - 3003/3014 Wilson St.) MOTION to adjourn was made by Gentz, seconded by McCullough, and carried unanimously. Kate Martin, City Clerk