Committee of the Whole
Regular MeetingOconomowoc, WI · May 16, 2023
Minutes
City of Oconomowoc
Committee-Of-The-Whole Meeting Minutes
May 16, 2023 - 5:30 PM
Aldermen Present: Kevin Ellis (arrived 5:47 PM), Karen Spiegelberg, Matt Mulder, Charles Schellpeper, Andrew Moroni,
Chris Douglas, Matt Rosek (arrived 5:37 PM), Jennifer Aultman Kloth
Also Present: Robert Magnus, Mark Frye, Robert Duffy, Jennie Fidler, Kevin Freber, Jason Gallo, Jason Herzog, Craig
Hoeppner, James Pfister, Joe Pickart, Laurie Sullivan-Murray, Tony Posnik, Scott Osborn, Lucas Caine, Brad Bowen,
Tina Wallace, Ivan Lam
Mayor Magnus called the Committee-Of-The-Whole Meeting to order at 5:30 PM.
Committee Business
a. Discuss 2024 Budget Priorities
Frye stated the purpose of this meeting is for Council to present ideas, make comments and ask
questions of the remaining departments that the C-O-T-W did not get to finish on May 2, 2023.
Pickart gave a PowerPoint presentation on the lead service lateral replacement program and a new
utility facility and fleet complex potentially located at Champion Field or the old parks property by
Roosevelt Park. Bowen gave a PowerPoint Presentation on WLFD. Council requested information
on overall cost savings.
Clerks – Discussion on renting or purchasing additional election machines, adding Badger Books,
and adding a PTE instead of FTE position to the department.
Economic Development – Discussion on tourism funding and the marketing intern position.
Council is looking for more creative ideas on how to use the tourism funds and asked staff to
research options on the marketing intern position, FTE or PTE and cost.
Finance\IT – Discussion on phone system, adding IT staffing and if the PD staff could do IT support
functions. Council asked Pfister to look into IT support functions and research how other
communities like us regarding IT support at the PD.
Library – Discussion on waiting to do the Library Space Needs Study for at least 12 months after
the new director starts, look at more self-serve checkouts and look at For Profit time. Council also
directed staff to look at other communities “TNR” (true non-residents) to help fund the library.
Parks & Recreation – Discussion on adding lighting to the NE Regional Park; restrooms in the
downtown and eliminating mowing at some parks.
Planning – Discussion on the cost of a Community Service Study which Gallo presented at the May
2nd meeting. Frye will reach out to Delafield for more information on why this study is valuable.
Adjourn
Motion to adjourn made by Spiegelberg and seconded by Ellis.
Motion carried 8-0-0.
The meeting adjourned at 7:06 PM.
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Minutes taken by Tina Wallace, Admin. Asst.
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Committee-Of-The-Whole - May 16, 2023
Agenda
City of Oconomowoc
Committee-Of-The-Whole
Tuesday, May 16, 2023 - 5:30 PM
City Hall - Council Chambers
174 E. Wisconsin Ave. Oconomowoc, WI 53066
Notice: If a person with a disability requires that the meeting be accessible or that materials at the
meeting be in accessible format, call the City Clerk at least 48 hours prior to the meeting to request
adequate accommodations. Tel: (262) 569-2186.
1. Call to order and confirmation of appropriate meeting notification
2. Committee Business
a. Discuss 2024 Budget Priorities
3. Adjourn
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Diane Coenen, City Clerk
City of Oconomowoc
Notice is hereby given that a majority of the Common Council will be present at the above scheduled meeting to gather information
about a subject over which they have decision-making responsibility. This constitutes a meeting of the Common Council pursuant to
State ex rel. Badke v. Greendale Village Board, 173Wis. 2d 553, 494 N.W. 2d 408 (1993) and must be noticed as such, although the
Common Council will not take any formal action at this meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
ADMINISTRATION
Date: May 16, 2023
To: Mayor and Committee of the Whole
From: Mark Frye, City Administrator
Re: Budget Priority Discussion
RELATES TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN
N/A
BACKGROUND
On May 2 we held the City Staff portion of 2024 Budget Priorities discussion. On May 16 we will
hear from each of the Aldermen regarding their thoughts and ideas for the 2024 Budget. At the start of the
meeting, as requested on May 2, Chief Bowen from Western Lakes Fire District will provide his budget
priorities. His information is the last page of this memo. Also, because we ran short of time on May 2, Joe
Pickart will provide details for the Utility budget items. All the Department Head memos from May 2 are
attached for your use.
Next step: Tuesday, June 6 we will review all the comments and start to format our Strategic Plan
based on the budget items.
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
Attached are the memos from the following departments:
City Clerk Planning and Zoning
Economic Development Police
Finance and IT Public Works
Human Resources Utilities: Water, Electric and Fleet
Library Wastewater
Parks, Recreation and Forestry
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Determined when budget is approved.
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TO: Mayor Magnus
Committee of the Whole
FROM: Diane Coenen, City Clerk
DATE: April 19, 2023
RE: 2024 Clerk’s Department Budget
The Clerk’s Department operations are to provide service to our Elected Officials, Citizens, Businesses,
City Staff, Developers, Vendors and Visitors daily. Each day can bring new workload, challenges,
positive interactions, learning experiences and more, and through it all, we strive to provide excellent
customer service, meet deadlines, adjust workload through prioritization and remain flexible.
The City’s rapid growth has placed more demands on our depart. and staff time which keeps us on the
lookout to do more with less. The future of the City is continued growth and due to that growth, the
Clerk’s Dept. needs to grow with it.
To facilitate the growth in the Dept., the top Budget Priorities are:
Adding a Full-Time Administrative Assistant – Currently, the Dept. has 3 full-time and one part-time
employee. The Dept. along with DPW hired a summer intern (June/July/Aug) together, and split their
time between the depts., for a number of years until it became necessary for each dept. to have their
own summer intern. In 2020, I requested the intern position become a full-time position. What was
approved was additional hours were added into the dept. budget to allow the intern to work part-time
which allowed me to utilize her throughout the year. Continued growth and workload have made it
necessary for the part-time position to become a full-time position to keep up with the demands.
Rent or Purchase of Additional Election Machines – Registered voters in the City have increased by
several thousand over the last 10 years and continues to increase with all the residential development.
Each polling location has over 3,000 registered voters, and if we had 100% turnout, we would have long
lines and voting past 8 PM. We have alleviated election day workload by renting voting machines for
processing absentee ballots, and using the machine we own just for voters on Election Day. Renting is
expensive but has become necessary due to the increase in absentee voting. I have received a quote to
rent 4-DS 200 machines in 2024 for $13,915 and the cost to purchase those same machines at $20,600.
There are many factors to consider i.e., the age/ longevity of the DS 200 machine, potential Countywide
purchase of new machines in 2025, and unknown cost of new machines. What the dept. is faced with in
2024 is the Presidential Election and we will absolutely need to at least rent 4 machines to process the
workload. I have already put a placeholder in the Long-Term Capital Budget for the purchase of new
machines.
Thank you!
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MEMORANDUM
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TOURISM
Date: May 2, 2023
To: Mayor and Committee of the Whole
From: Bob Duffy, Economic Development & Tourism Director
Re: 2024 Economic Development and Tourism Budget Priorities
TOP BUDGET PRIORITIES
The City of Oconomowoc is becoming the destination of choice for new residents, development,
businesses, and redevelopment opportunities. As this attraction continues, the City must enhance areas
of our organization to promote all that Oconomowoc has to offer, the growth areas available for new and
redevelopment opportunity, as well as celebrate our past and rich history through upcoming significant
milestones. These are the primary elements the Economic Development & Tourism Department intends
to focus on in 2024 and beyond.
Priority #1 Establishment of a City Communications & Marketing Position
To enhance our effectiveness and transparency as an organization, the City of Oconomowoc needs to rely
on constant and effective communications to our community, customers and businesses. The public’s
expectation and demand for immediate and constant information dissemination has increased
exponentially with the platforms available to receive communications. With this increased demand, the
City has seen improvement by adding to the current staff capacity by hiring a Marketing Intern. Through
this addition, the City has been able to become more responsive and effective with press releases,
ordinance compliance initiatives, event & activity awareness, as well as the overall image and promotion
of our community and businesses. With the current position being a limited term employment position, the
City may struggle to attract the desired talent and skills to effectively keep up with the communications
demand and consistency desired.
With this increased demand & effectiveness, it is my belief a Marketing & Communications position should
be established for the City of Oconomowoc for the 2024 budget. The position would serve the City for
news, web, and social media communications, as well as community relations efforts. Through these
effective and up-to-date information dissemination efforts, and an active social media presence, it is our
hope to continue to deliver efficient and effective messaging, as well as build trust with our customers,
businesses, and the community.
To achieve this, it would be proposed to use a combination of dollars from tourism and utility to fund the
position.
Priority #2 Implement E. WI Ave Redevelopment Master Plan
The City adopted design guidelines for the E. Wisconsin Avenue corridor to encourage development and
redevelopment opportunities. The City has also established a City Strategic Plan goal to Develop Options
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and plan for E. Wisconsin Avenue corridor. In 2023, City Staff worked with UWM Community Design
Solutions (CDS). They prepared a market, land use and conceptual based scenario/approach to identify
redevelopment projects that are feasible to pursue within the area.
Implementation will be necessary for the City to realize its vision and strategic plan goal for the E.
Wisconsin Avenue corridor. To proceed with the implementation of the E. Wisconsin Avenue
Redevelopment Master plan, staff recommends that the City Council allow the Community Development
Authority to pursue and seek out redevelopment opportunities within the E. Wisconsin Avenue corridor.
Priority #3 Facilitate & Promote Key Development Areas
The Economic Development Department's vision is for Oconomowoc to successfully attract on the state
and regional stage for various development opportunities, growth of businesses, and attract the talented
individuals who fuel them. To make this vision a reality, our strategy is driven by the three goals for the
City of Oconomowoc:
Establish Oconomowoc's competitive edge.
Become a hub for diverse business opportunities.
Ensure continued community vitality.
Oconomowoc can position the future well with through the facilitation & promotion of several key
development areas:
Re-investment and revitalization of the Olde Highlander recreation complex.
Commercial and mixed-use expansion opportunities at Olympia Fields.
Regional commercial real estate investments into the Pabst Farms area .
Through this key development we can realize continued tax base expansion, business attraction, and
employment opportunities for our community.
Priority #4 Planning & Coordination of Milestone Community Celebrations
Gatherings and events promote community pride by celebrating things that make Oconomowoc special
and attract Tourism. Special milestones bring the community together and instill a sense of pride while
celebrating our rich and wonderful history.
In the coming years, Oconomowoc will have two unique anniversary milestones that should be celebrated.
To successfully achieve this, there will need to be considerable planning, coordination, fundraising and
volunteering to accomplish. The following celebrations will need many to come together to make them
happen:
85th Anniversary of the World Premiere of the Wizard of Oz in August 2024
150th Sesquicentennial Celebration of the City of Oconomowoc – 2025
These festivals will attract visitors, raise awareness of these unique Oconomowoc milestones, and
stimulate the growth of tourism and the businesses of our community.
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MEMORANDUM
FINANCE AND IT DEPARTMENT
Date: May 2, 2023
To: Mayor and Committee of the Whole
From: Laurie Sullivan-Murray, Finance Director
Re: Budget Priorities
Finance Department: No specific Budget implications for 2024.
IT Department:
1. Phone System: The City’s Avaya phone system was installed in 2017. This system
manufacturer has declared bankruptcy and no longer supports or supplies parts for this
system. While the system is currently performing satisfactorily, any outage or issue could
potentially take out the entire City’s phone system with no backup options available.
2. Workflow Software: Open Gov permitting & workflow- The system proposed would streamline
the permitting process that starts in the Planning Department office and flows through most of
the other City departments as well. This serves as a workflow that transports the preliminary
application through all of the steps of the City processes right through the development
agreement and on to the final building permits. The sheer volume of applications that are
processed through the City justify a software solution that tracks each application from
beginning to end and flows through each City office.
3. IT Support position: Currently the IT department consists of two full-time employees. One
network engineer and one IT support technician. As IT continues to evolve and become more
integrated in the daily work of each department, the need for support personnel increases.
Currently, the volume of support work needed for just the Police Department and the Utilities
justifies one full time position, which leaves a gap for supporting all the other City
Departments.
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MEMORANDUM
HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT
Date: May 2, 2023
To: Mayor and Committee of the Whole
From: Tony Posnik, Human Resources Director
Re: Human Resources Goals for 2024
RELATES TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Goal: Enhance the Effectiveness of our City Government
BACKGROUND
Below are the Human Resources Department goals and budget priorities for 2024:
1. Competitive wages and benefits: The ability to attract, motivate, and retain talented and
hard working employees is critical for the City of Oconomowoc. Keeping City wage
schedules competitive is crucial. As with past wage adjustments, local and state wage
data (CPI, CPI-U, and etc.) are reviewed to ensure the City is adjusting wages
appropriately. As of current, local and state wage data is high and/or still evolving. When
we get further into 2023, a better wage projection for 2024 can be made. Once data is
obtained, a wage adjustment recommendation will be made.
2. Applicant Tracking Software: The City’s current recruiting software, commonly referred
to as applicant tracking, is being phased out in 2024. Applicant Tracking Software is critical
to the City’s recruiting process as it helps collect, sort, organize, and store applications and
resumes. The HR department is currently shopping for a replacement with the goal of
remaining within budget.
3. Performance Management Software: The City’s current performance management
system is being phased out in 2024. Performance Management Software assists in
monitoring staff performance and providing all full-time and permanent part-time
employees a performance evaluation. The HR department is currently shopping for a
replacement with the goal of remaining within budget.
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
Not applicable.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
The financial impact has yet to be determined.
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TO: Mayor and Committee of the Whole
FROM: Betsy Bleck, Library Director
CC: Library Board of Trustees, Laurie Sullivan-Murray
DATE: May 11, 2023
SUBJECT: Library Budget Priorities
The Library’s process for developing the 2024 budget request will be rather unusual, due to a
transition in the role of Library Director. I write this memo near the end of my tenure as Library
Director. This memo will be presented to you by Interim Library Director Jennie Fidler. When the
Committee of the Whole and Council budget meetings take place later in 2023, there will be a new
Library Director in place. Whoever is in that role, the budget request they present will be guided by
the City’s Strategic Plan, the Library’s Strategic Plan, and the mission and vision of both entities.
One perennial budget priority is to examine staffing. As our community’s needs evolve
over time, so must the Library’s allocation of staff resources. Recent initiatives to be as
efficient as possible in this area include:
o A restructure that saved money; increased capacity for adult programming,
marketing, and communications; and downsized the administration department
from 2.0 FTE to 1.5 FTE
o A truing up of budget to actual in our part-time wages
o The addition of self-checkout machines. Self-checkouts do not typically result in
reduced need for circulation staff. However, self-checkouts do allow circulation
staff time to complete additional duties while “on desk,” such as materials
maintenance and repair and account maintenance.
o Our circulation staff now completes the pick list during desk hours, which allowed
us to reduce our budgeted part-time staffing by several hours each week.
This year, the Library will examine staffing in all areas of operations, as we always do during
the budget process. One particular area of examination will be the reference department. Staff
are seeking ways to redesign the schedule to reduce turnover and increase capacity for
programming support. Increasing the number and variety of programs we offer not only helps
the Library maximize its services, achieve its goals, and meet its mission, it can also drive
circulation. Higher circulation, in turn, can increase our reimbursement from our home and
adjacent counties, which is positive for our revenue over time.
Another priority for 2024 will be to complete a Space Needs Analysis. Per the Common
Council’s request during the 2023 budget development process, the Library staff and
Friends are collaborating to raise $30,000 for the Space Needs Analysis. Assuming the
fundraising efforts are successful, in 2024, the Library will complete the RFP process,
select a vendor, and complete the analysis. The analysis will not require budget allocation
or additional budgeted staff time, but I mention it as a budget priority because it will
require a great deal of staff time and attention.
Lastly, the Library will be examining how well our collections lines are meeting our
community’s needs, and are supporting the Library’s mission and goals. The collections
lines are those allocated for books, audiobooks, periodicals, and eMedia. Over time, staff
have reduced the budget request for periodicals, as our eMedia collections have grown to
meet those needs, and as fewer periodicals are published. On the other hand, our need
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for funds for eMedia collections (Libby and Hoopla) continues to grow as the local demand
for these items continues to increase. Year after year, circulation of eMedia continues to
grow, and that growth shows no signs of slowing. At the same time, demand for physical
materials remains high. In the first quarter of 2023, our circulation of physical materials
was higher than it was in the first quarter of 2019 or 2022 (I am leaving out 2020 and
2021, as they were anomalies). If circulation continues at this rate, our circulation of
physical materials in 2023 will be higher than it has been since 2010. Our challenge is to
meet the growing demand for a variety of collection types while keeping our overall budget
as flat as possible. Offering a robust physical and electronic collection is not only a key
part of the Library’s mission and goals, it can also have positive impact on revenue, as
increased circulation can result in higher reimbursement from our home and adjacent
counties over time.
These are the top budget priorities for the Library of 2024 as I see them in April of 2023. Our
community values lifelong learning, literacy, workforce development, access to technology, and
opportunities to discover, learn, and grow together. Thank you for your support of these critical
programs and services. The ways you support the Library are numerous and varied: I have seen
Aldermen spread the word about Libby and other Library services, for example. Several Aldermen
contributed time, talent, and treasure to the Book Binders Ball. You and your families visit the Library,
check out materials, and attend programs. Thank you for all of your support. Here’s to a bright future
for the Oconomowoc Public Library and the City of Oconomowoc.
Sincerely,
Betsy Bleck
Library Director
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MEMORANDUM
PARKS, RECREATION & FORESTRY
Date: May 2, 2023
To: Mayor and Committee of the Whole
From: Craig Hoeppner, Director of Parks, Recreation & Forestry
Re: PRF 2024 Budget Priorities
CAPITAL BUDGET
1. Transitioning Champion Fields to Northeast Regional Park
a. Partnership with OSA and 5 O’s
b. Developing concept plan and cost estimates
c. Future use of Champion Fields property by Utilities Department
2. Improving the DPW/Utilities/Parks Yard Area
a. Security Fencing and Gate
b. Cold Storage Needs
c. Sloppy Soil Materials Walled Enclosure
OPERATIONAL BUDGET
1. Funding for Oconomowoc Rotary Splashpad and Northeast Regional Park Restrooms
a. Splashpad Utilities & Maintenance - $15,000 annually
b. Restroom Utilities & Maintenance - $TBD annually
2. Oconomowoc Community Center Improvements
a. 2022 Revenue - $166,293/Direct Expenses - $121,494
b. 2023 Streetside Railings and Surfacing will be completed
c. 2024 Improvements
i. Refinish Room Flooring
ii. Surfacing for Lakeside Porch and Steps
iii. Repairs to Balcony
iv. Roof Entrance Heat Tape
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and Committee of the Whole
FROM: Jason Gallo, City Planner / Zoning Administrator
DATE: April 18, 2023
SUBJECT: 2023 & 2024 Planning Department Budget Priorities
The Planning Department is a service-based Department that has no items in the Capital Improvement
Plan (CIP) and does not purchase large equipment or inventory. The priorities of the Department are
typically project based. Most projects are completed in-house. Examples of recently completed projects
include the Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Ordinance rewrite, 2022 Housing Inventory, Official Map,
Housing Analysis of Impediments, Planned Development study, and Housing Affordability Report.
In 2023/2024 Planning would like to complete the following items:
1. Subdivision & Platting Ordinance Rewrite – The existing ordinance is Chapter 18 of the
Municipal Code. This ordinance was initially drafted in 1982 and has been amended throughout
the years on an as needed basis. Planning Staff would work with various departments to bring
the existing ordinance up to today’s development standards. No additional budget impacts.
2. Historic Preservation Ordinance – The draft ordinance was completed and sent to the State for
feedback. I would like to invite a State Representative at the Historic Preservation Office to share
with the Council what a Historic Preservation Ordinance is all about, including the rights of the
property owner, what the review process should be, and what projects are applicable. Once the
Ordinance is adopted, then the process, committee, fees and forms need to created. No
additional budget impacts.
3. Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Study / Ordinance – This ordinance is identified in both the
Department’s Goals, as well as the City’s Strategic Plan. An ADU ordinance would allow property
owners to have a second dwelling on their property. The City already has approximately ten
properties with existing ADUs. The ordinance would make the existing structures legal and
provide additional attainable housing within the City. No additional budget impacts.
4. Sign Ordinance Update – Due to Federal Supreme Court case decisions, the City should amend
the Sign Ordinance to bring the regulations into compliance with Federal Law. There has been a
content neutrality case Reed vs Gilbert that changed how every sign ordinance can be enforced.
No additional budget impacts.
5. Fee Study – It has been several years in which the City completed a comprehensive fee study.
Planning charges both an “Administrative Fee” and a per hour “Chargeback Fee” for development
applications. This fee study would include a deep dive on the “Administrative Fee” portion. This
would examine how much time is spent on administrative functions for each type of application.
No additional budget impacts.
6. Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Upgrades – The City Utility Department has created a
digital mapping system to inventory City resources and conduct analysis. Planning understands
the importance of this tool. Funds are needed to create layers and update data in the system.
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Planning envisions a system that staff could click on a parcel and find out information such as
ownership, zoning, conditional use permit, signage approval, site plan data, lighting, landscaping,
easements, wetlands, floodplain, zoning letters, building permits, historic information, property
violations, etc. Staff will be requesting $20,000 in 2024 for GIS updates.
7. Cost of Community Service Study - A Cost of Community Service Study (COCS) is the City’s
proactive approach to land use planning and to understand the fiscal balance of land
consumption (growth, development and redevelopment). This may include the development of
zoning or land use policies to manage the financial implications of land use decisions and the
future development of available land on the City’s financial position, taxation and allocation of
public services. Staff will be requesting $25,000 in 2024 for a COCS.
I will be happy to explain each of the above Planning priorities identified for years 2023 and 2024
during the May 2, 2023 Committee-of-the-Whole meeting.
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MEMORANDUM
To: Mayor and Committee of the Whole
From: Jason Herzog, Director of Public Works
Date: April 19, 2023
Re: May 2 Committee of the Whole Budget Priority Discussion
In preparation of the upcoming 2024 budget cycle, you will find below goals or objectives that will be of
interest for the department of public works. The majority of these projects have been part of long term
plans, strategic planning, or standard City growth solutions.
1. The replacement of the single lane 1950 steel bridge on Lapham Street.
a. A Local Bridge Grant was submitted in 2021, and recently awarded in 2022 to cover most
of the design and construction cost.
b. The proposed plan is to replace this single lane bridge with a full bi-directional bridge with
sidewalk on the West side.
c. Lapham St will be widened to accommodate the new bridge width and allow for
standard North & South Traffic.
2. Street Improvements
a. Propose a plan to separate some of the larger projects from the local subdivision type work.
The majority of these larger projects are the main arterial streets that require more design
efforts and financial obligations.
Some of the main street projects being considered in the upcoming years:
i. Concord Rd
ii. Silver Lake St
iii. Lake St
iv. Lake Dr
v. Second St
b. Place these projects in the immediate and long term capital budget.
c. They would be designed and constructed independently from the local subdivision type
projects.
d. This breakout could allow for more of the “hired” engineering efforts to be focused on the
larger, more intense street projects and have potential to produce engineering plans “in-
house” on the local projects.
3. Lake Bluff Dr connection
a. Budget to include a TIA to support this project
b. Review Permitting
c. Review Engineering
4. Connecting Nature Hills School with Meadowview Elementary with a pedestrian trail
a. Include funding for permitting, wetland delineation, conceptual design
b. Review grant funding and/or other offered funding programs
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MEMORANDUM
DEPARTMENT - ELECTRIC, WATER & FLEET UTILITY
Date: May 2, 2023
To: Mayor and Committee of the Whole
From: Joe Pickart, Utility Manager
Re: Top Priorities, 2024 Budget
RELATES TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Goal- I. IMPROVE & MAINTAIN EXISTING INFRASTRUCTURE
BACKGROUND
1) Lead Service Lateral Replacement Program, 2024
a. Explore Safe Drinking Water grant programs, State of Wisconsin funded.
b. Explore Safe Drinking Water loan programs, State of Wisconsin funded.
c. Explore Alternative Funding for Private Side Lead Laterals:
i. Pass ordinance/proclamation stating Oconomowoc is a “Lead Free” community.
ii. City of Oconomowoc loan to residents and place on tax roll for 5-year pay back –
estimated replacement cost of $3,000 would be $600/year.
iii. Water rate case could include monies to replace private side lead lateral. This
would add a very small fee to water rates to be earmarked for future private side
lead replacements.
d. Utility lead service lateral replacements
i. Continue to fund through the yearly street projects, as submitted annually in the 5-
year Capital plan.
2) Injected Cable Failure Replacement Program, 2024
a. Specific area identified as North Central - West of Lake Bluff Drive and North of Lisbon
Road
b. Ongoing program as submitted annually in the 5-year Capital plan.
3) Electric Conversion of Southwood Subdivision
a. Install cable and transformers and work with WE Energies on transfer of assets generated
by the annexation of Southwood Subdivision
4) New Utility and Fleet Complex
a. Work with the Parks Department on relocation of Champion Fields baseball facilities to
Northeast Regional Park.
b. Needs Assessment for Electric, Water and Fleet facility has been completed as of 2022 at
a projected cost of $30M
c. Provide for a spoils containment area for Electric and Water, including filtration ponds that
comply with DNR specifications
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Evaluated through the 2024 Capital Budget process.
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MEMORANDUM
WASTEWATER
Date: May 2, 2023
To: Mayor and Committee of the Whole
From: Kevin L Freber - Wastewater Operations Manager/ Employee Safety Manager
Re: 2024 Capital Items (Top 4 Items)
RELATES TO THE STRATEGIC PLAN
Strategic Goal- II. IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN OUR INFRASTRUCTURE
II.B. Maintain Our Existing Infrastructure
BACKGROUND
Top 4 items for 2024
• Build Septic/Holding Tank Receiving Station (2024)
• Replace RAS piping from Secondary Clarifiers - Design Engineering (2024)
• Replace windows on Grit, Solids, Final and Administration building (2024)
• Replace solids building roof (2024)
ADDITIONAL ANALYSIS
1.) Build Septic/Holding Tank Receiving Station (2024)
The project is needed for the following reasons:
• Increase the amount of septage and holding tanks we can accept daily.
• This would give us the ability to run the loading through the plant at WWTP’s lowest loading times
(overnight).
• Biological Nutrient Removal (Remove Phosphorus by microorganisms)
• Increase Volatile Fatty Acids going to the Primary Digester.
• Increase Methane Production.
• Set the plant to work on becoming net neutral on electricity.
2.) Replace RAS piping from Secondary Clarifiers - Design Engineering (2024)
The plan would be to replace the return activated sludge lines coming off the bottom of the final
clarifiers and remove the wetwell:
• Better solids removal.
• Less issues with solids floating in clarifier due to denitrification.
• The current system makes us return 3 million gallons a day but with changes we will only return
40% of our forward flow which will be an energy savings and increase detention time in the
aerations.
• Better treatment.
3.) Replace windows on Grit, Solids, Final and Administration building (2024)
• Many windows lost gas between the panes.
• Many are not repairable.
• Many were installed in 1978.
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4.) Replace solids building roof (2024)
• Minor leaks.
• Major traffic on roof due to both digester covers replaced.
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Waiting for cost estimates.
RECOMMENDATION
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