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 December 4, 2023, and called to order by Mayor Knaack at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The following members were present: Luther, Sutherland, Yonko, McCullough, Schwebs, Solberg, Schlough, Erdman and Sommerfeld. Burstad and Gentz were absent. MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2023 City Council meeting minutes. PUBLIC HEARING – None PUBLIC COMMENTS – Jeremiah Gerdin spoke in favor of agenda item 6(g), the resolution supporting the DCI grant program by TWD Enterprise. Tammy Simon, representing the Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce spoke in favor of agenda item 6(h), the special events application for the Community Light Show in Wakanda Park. Becca Schoenborn spoke in favor of agenda item 6(g). ORDINANCE - MOTION made by Luther, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to waive the first reading. MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Schlough and carried unanimously to waive the second reading. MOTION to ADOPT the zoning ordinance amendment for a 19.62-acre parcel owned by Harmony Parks, LLC from Agriculture (A) District to General Industrial (I-3) District was made by Luther, seconded by Sutherland and carried unanimously. MOTION made by Sommerfeld, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, to approve the 2024 Water Utility operating budget as presented. MOTION made by Schwebs, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, to approve the 2024 Wastewater Utility operating budget as presented. MOTION made by Schlough, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, to approve the 2024 Solid Waste Utility operating budget as presented. MOTION made by Solberg, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, to approve the 2024 Stormwater Utility operating budget as presented. MOTION made by Schlough, seconded by McCullough, and carried unanimously on roll call vote, to approve the 2024 Tax Increment District operating budgets for TIDS #12-18, as presented. MOTION made by Schwebs, seconded by McCullough, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the proposed 2023-2024 Construction Fund capital budget as presented. MOTION made by Yonko, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to approve the Master Agreement for Professional Services with Cedar Corporation. MOTION made by Yonko, seconded by McCullough, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the appointment of Jayme Schindler to the City of Menomonie as Treasurer/Comptroller. MOTION made by Schlough, seconded by McCullough, and carried unanimously to approve the easement release for August Lane CSM adjacent to Lots 1, 2, 11 & 12 of Meadow Hill Estates. MOTION to waive the rules to allow Jeremiah Gerdin to speak with council made by Yonko, seconded by Erdman and carried unanimously. MOTION made by Luther, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to approve the resolution supporting the submission of an application to the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WisEDC) Community Development Investment (CDI) Grant Program by TWD Enterprise, LLC for 614 Main Street. MOTION made by Schlough, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to approve the Menomonie Area Chamber & Visitor Center 2023 Special Events Permit for the Wakanda Park Parade of Lights. BUDGET TRANSFERS – Motion was made by Schwebs, seconded by McCullough, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the following budget transfers: $7,500 from the Fire Department Computer Programs account to the Fire Prevention Material account to cover the cost of the repair of a Bullex Fire Extinguisher Demonstration unit; $350 from the IT Schools & Conferences account to the Office Equipment/Maintenance Contract to cover the cost of a contract for network and monitoring software. MAYOR’S REPORT – Mayor Knaack gave his report on upcoming community events including the Winterdaze Parade on Thursday evening, December 7 and the lights at the Rassbach Museum will be on display starting December 9. The Mayor also reported that the holiday lights have been turned on at Wolske Bay. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Administrator Atkinson gave an update that there was a minor change to the City’s statement of assessment calculation, but that it will not affect the mill rate after doing the recalculation. The City is working on a new lease agreement with Christmas Miracle LLC to include some winter and summer activities going forward. City staff is finalizing the financial enterprise solution software for presentation to the City Council at the December 18 meeting. Public Works Director Schofield reported that the City is in the process of selecting a developer for the small home village and affordable housing project which will come before council in January. Schofield reported that the County Highway B water utility project is complete. Schofield also shared that the regularly scheduled meetings for January 2024 fall on holidays, so the adjusted dates for City Council meetings will be January 8 & 22, 2024. CLAIMS - MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Schlough, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: December 4, 2023 Claims Airtec $203.00 Ascent $16,557.73 Auto Value $80.32 Bound Tree $733.96 Builders First Source $85.98 Cardmember Services $28,978.13 CRS Repair $165.50 Essence Oil $914.75 Hawkins $1,369.20 Hertiage Crystal Clean LLC $581.84 Indianhead Truck- NAPA $342.59 Industrial & Equipment $634.86 Industrial Safety $427.97 Lawson Products $18.08 Lewis Bjork $3,682.50 Northern Lake $428.28 Planet Hydraulics $100.98 Roland Machinery $15.86 Synergy $55.45 Tainter Machinery $125.00 Tapco $667.94 Wisconsin Mechanical Company $8,500.00 Total $64,669.92 2022 Parking Utility Claims IPS Group $149.52 Total $149.52 MOTION made by Solberg, seconded by Sommerfeld, and carried unanimously to approve the following licenses: LICENSES – December 4, 2023 TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER LICENSE: Menomonie Youth Hockey Association – 620 17th St. SE • Stout Hockey: 12/09/2023, 01/03/2024, 01/12/2024 – 01/13/2024, 01/19/2024 – 01/20/2024, 02/09/2024 – 02/10/2024 MOTION to adjourn was made by Luther, seconded by Erdman, and carried unanimously. Kate Martin, City Clerk