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 April 1, 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, Sutherland, Yonko, McCullough, Schwebs, Gentz, Solberg, and Schlough, Erdman, and Sommerfeld. MOTION made by Erdman, seconded by Yonko and carried unanimously to approve the minutes of the March 18, 2024 council meeting. SPECIAL RECOGNITION – Mayor’s Proclamation regarding Building Safety Month during the month of May 2024 presented by Dave Kowieski, the City’s Building Inspector PUBLIC HEARING – no comments PUBLIC COMMENTS – 3rd Congressional District candidate, Eric Wilson, introduced himself and thanked council members for their service. Marcia Davidson, CAPL Retail representative, was present for any questions related to agenda item 11 (a). RESOLUTION – MOTION made by Schwebs, seconded by Erdman and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the resolution (2024-06), City of Menomonie Clean Sweep Program to partner with the Town of Menomonie and Town of Red Cedar to apply for grant funds and hold a joint 2025 Clean Sweep Hazardous Waste Collection event. regarding the Final Special Assessment CTH B Utility Extension. NO ACTION taken on the presentation by Joleen Sterk, Library Director regarding the Menomonie Public Library Foundation 2023 Annual Report. MOTION made by Burstad, seconded by Schlough and carried unanimously to approve the Water Park Use Agreement with Menomonie Area Aquatic Club, Inc, contingent on receiving certificates of insurance. RESOLUTION – MOTION made by Sutherland, seconded by McCullough and carried unanimously to approve the resolution (2024-10) regarding the State Highway 25 Intersection with Wilson Street. ORDINANCE to adopt the Title 10, Chapter 11 Legally Defined Area ordinance amendment was INTRODUCED by McCullough. MOTION made by McCullough, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously to refer the ordinance amendment (2024-07) to the Plan Commission. MOTION made by Gentz, seconded by Schlough, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the Cedar Corporation Task Order for wastewater treatment plant tertiary filter optimization assistance at a cost of $22,750. MOTION made by Burstad, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to approve the Special Event Permits for the Praise in the Park, Popcorn in the Park, Explore Menomonie Community Fireworks, The Valley’s Makers Market and the Dunn County Fair, as presented, contingent upon receiving certificates of insurance. MOTION made by Solberg, seconded by McCullough, and carried unanimously to approve the appointment of Helen Hullberg to the Menomonie Public Library Board of Trustees. MOTION made by Sommerfeld, seconded by Solberg, and carried unanimously to approve the request from the Community Services Department to sell a 2000 Sterling Tandem Axle Plow Truck. BUDGET TRANSFERS – Motion made by McCullough, seconded by Schwebs, and carried unanimously on roll call vote to approve the Recreation Department budget transfer request in the amount of $2,500 for pool chemicals and supplies as presented, with funding from the contingency funds. MAYOR’S REPORT – No Mayor’s Report COMMUNICATIONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS – Public Works Director, Schofield, shared that one of the variable frequency drives at Well #8 failed late last week and that the City is working with B&B Electric and LW Allen integration to determine what needs to be done. This is an important repair so we will proceed with the repair as quickly as possible. Schofield also shared that Bartingale has been working hard on the HVAC upgrades at City Hall. They've found a few items that need to be replaced and we've been reviewing these on a case-by-case basis to keep the work moving. The Kayak Rental Kiosk has been installed in Lakeside Park. The sign has not yet been installed but a draft is available. Megen Hines, Environmental Services Coordinator reported that Spring Yard Waste Cleanup will be April 15, April 22 and April 29. Items need to be set out by 7am. Pickup will take most of the day. Hines also reported that the Electronics Collection Event is Thursday April 25 from 2pm to 6pm at the Community Services Building. Users can sign up for a 30-minute window through the website. We have 36 folks registered, and none of them are Atty Ludeman. Arbor Day Celebration is Friday April 26 at 9:30am at Menomonie High School (north driveway). UW-Stout Spring Move Out Furniture Collection is Monday May 6 through Wednesday May 8 at UW-Stout Lot 29 (13th Avenue near soccer field). Stout students must register through Connect. Habitat for Humanity will be reusing as many of the pieces as possible. Additional communications shared by Council members. CLAIMS - MOTION was made by Solberg, seconded by McCullough, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote to approve payment of the following claims: April 1, 2024 Claims Core and Main $12,142.50 WI Dept of Trade & Consumer Protection $5,250.00 Total $17,392.50 2023 Parking Utility Claims $0.00 Parking Total $0.00 MOTION was made by Burstad, seconded by Gentz, and carried unanimously to approve the following licenses: LICENSES – April 1, 2024 TEMPORARY CLASS “B” BEER & “CLASS B” WINE LICENSE: Dunn County Historical Society, 1820 John Russell Road • Menomonie Walldogs Kickoff Event, 06/27/2024 LICENSE YEAR – 2023-2024 (expires June 30, 2024)  CHANGE OF AGENT: Jason M. Davis – JM Davis, LLC dba The Wisco-A-Go-Go CLASS “A” BEER/ “CLASS A” LIQUOR (CIDER ONLY): CAPL Retail, LLC (formerly Applegreen Midwest, LLC) - Express Lane #2301 - 1805 N Broadway St TOBACCO: CAPL Retail, LLC (formerly Applegreen Midwest, LLC) - Express Lane #2301 - 1805 N Broadway St MASSAGE THERAPY FACILITY: Briana Rose Steward (Rose Petal Massage, 1718 August Lane) MOTION to convene in closed session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (1)(c) and (e), for the purpose of considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility and for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, was made by Erdman, seconded by McCullough, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote. MOTION to reconvene in open session under Wisconsin Statutes 19.85 (2) was made by Luther, seconded by Burstad, and carried unanimously on a roll call vote. NO ACTION was taken during the closed session. MOTION to adjourn was made by Gentz, seconded by Luther, and carried unanimously. Kate Martin, City Clerk