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 18, 2024, and called to order by Mayor Knaack at 7:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers. The following members were present: Luther, Burstad, Yonko, McCullough, Schwebs, Gentz, Solberg, and Sommerfeld. Schlough, Erdman and Sutherland were absent. MOTION made by Luther, seconded by McCullough and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 4, 2024 council meeting. PUBLIC HEARING – no comments PUBLIC COMMENTS – no comments ORDINANCE to adopt the Title 10 ordinance amendment regarding Farming regulation was INTRODUCED by Schlough at the February 19, 2024 council meeting. MOTION to waive first reading was made by Burstad, seconded by McCullough, and carried. MOTION to waive second reading was made by McCullough, seconded by Burstad, and carried. MOTION to adopt the ordinance (2024-04) was made by McCullough, seconded by Gentz and carried unanimously on roll call vote. RESOLUTION – MOTION made by Burstad, seconded by Solberg and carried unanimously to approve the resolution (2024-07) regarding the Final Special Assessment CTH B Utility Extension. ORDINANCE to adopt the Title 10, Chapter 1, Warehousing ordinance amendment was INTRODUCED by Luther. MOTION made by Luther, seconded by Yonko, and carried unanimously to refer the ordinance amendment (2024-05) to the Plan Commission. ORDINANCE to adopt the ordinance amending Title 3, Chapter 3, Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverages Licensing was INTRODUCED by McCullough. MOTION to waive the first reading was made by Burstad, seconded by Solberg and carried. MOTION to waive the second reading was made by Luther, seconded by Schwebs, and carried. MOTION to adopt the ordinance (2024-06) was made by Burstad, seconded by Gentz and carried unanimously. RESOLUTION – MOTION made by Schwebs, seconded by Solberg and carried unanimously to approve the resolution (2024-08) regarding Adjusted Urban Area Boundary. MOTION made by Solberg, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to award the contract for the Wakanda Water Park Filter Rehabilitation Project to Hoeft Builders, Inc. in the amount of $1,650,000. MOTION made by Schwebs, seconded by Sommerfeld and carried unanimously to approve the submission of the 2023 Municipal Separate Storm Sewer system (MS4) Report to the DNR. RESOLUTION - MOTION made by Schwebs, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the resolution (2024-09) to Close Tax Increment District #12 as presented. MOTION made by Sommerfeld, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to approve the Shed Placement Agreement template as presented and authorize the City Administrator to execute Shed Placement Agreements on behalf of the City. MOTION made by Luther, seconded by Burstad, and carried unanimously to approve the appointment of Kaitlin Ingle to the position of Communications Specialist for the City. MOTION made by Burstad, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to approve the Special Event Permits for the Menomonie Baseball Association, Ludington Guard Band Tuesday’s, Menomin Meander (Menomonie Optimist Club), Chalk the Walk, Serve for a Purpose and National Night Out, as presented, contingent upon receiving certificates of insurance. BUDGET TRANSFERS – None MAYOR’S REPORT – The Mayor shared that Red Cedar Watershed Conference, held at UW-Stout was well attended and a successful event. The Mayor also reported the staff from the Menomonie Area Chamber of Commerce represented the City at the WI Tourism Conference, as he was unable to attend this year. The Mayor acknowledged the recent passing of the former long-time council member, Sandy White, and asked everyone for a moment of silence in her honor. COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Public Works Director, Schofield, shared that the spring curbside yard waste pickup will be collected by the Community Services Department on April 15, 22 and 29, 2024. Schofield reported that the Menomonie Baseball Association will be cleaning up Wakanda Park on Saturday, April 22 from 9am – 12pm, volunteers are welcome. Megen Hines shared that the Urban Forestry Board will be hosting their annual Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 26 at 11am at the Dunn County Historical Society, and all are welcome. Hines also reported that the City will be hosting an electronics recycling collection on Thursday, April 25 from 2-6pm. Administrator Atkinson shared that City is excited to welcome Kaitlin Ingle on board in the capacity of Communications Specialist. CLAIMS - MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: March 18, 2024 Claims Xcel Energy $56.45 Total $56.45 2023 Parking Utility Claims City Treasurer $482.61 City Treasurer $25,000.00 Parking Total $25,482.61 MOTION was made by Luther, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to approve the following licenses: LICENSES – March 18, 2024 TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER LICENSE: Menomonie Baseball Association – 1412 6th St. E • 90, 100, 110, 120, 130, and 140 Youth Baseball Tournaments, Wakanda Park  05/17/2024 – 05/19/2024, 05/31/2024 – 06/02/2024, 06/07/2024 – 06/09/2024, 06/21/2024 – 06/23/2024, 07/26/2024 – 07/28/2024 TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER & “CLASS B” WINE LICENSE: Red Cedar Racing Association, 620 17th St SE • Weekly Wissota Sanction Racing, Car Show, 3/22/2024 – 3/23/2024 MOTION to adjourn was made by Gentz, seconded by McCullough, and carried unanimously. Kate Martin, City Clerk