Common Council

PLATTEVILLE COMMON COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS July 14,2026 The regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Platteville was called to order by Council President Barbara Daus at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building. ROLL CALL Present: Brian Whisenant, Lyrme Parrott, Steven Badger, Tony McFall, Barbara Daus, Bob Gates Excused: Kathy Kopp CONSIDERATION OF CONSENT AGENDA Motion by Gates, second by Whisenant to approve the consent agenda as follows: Council Minutes - 6/23/26 Regular; Payment of Bills totaling $1,299,509.36; Financial Report-June; Appointment to Boards and Commissions: Redevelopment Authority-Ellen Pinola; One-Year Operator Licenses: Joseph J Arndt, Allison L Bean, Ben M Cargill, Deborah A Chandler, Padraic J Conces, Scott D Coulthard, Joanna R Gerbitz, Samuel A Konen, Sarah C Konen, Aleyna L Merrill, Kylie C MeiTitt, Allyson C Meyers, Amanda Mixdorf, Paul G Moraga, Taylor L Runde, Cloe E Sieckman; Two-Year Operator Licenses: Alexander L Abell, Nicole E Alien, Mackenzie G Brendemuehl, Zachary A Bmnette, Shannon T Butson, Diane D Cherry, John A Dank, Tammy L Danz, Jenna M Gentilli, Lisa M Hinderman, Thomas A Hubl, Jennifer L Jacobson, Colie L Jenkins, Christie L Johnson, Emily D Lindell, Courtney Maly, K'Vondre J Meadows, Emma L Pave, Kira M Pratte, Abigail R Richardson, Amber R Rouse, Kelly B Schuler, Thomas J Simon, Alexander D Todd, Samuel Veglahn, Gary A Wiskus; Temporary Class "B" to serve Fermented Malt Beverage: Friends of our Gallery at 120 W Main Street on Thursday, July 23, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for Volunteer Appreciation Pizza Party; Friends of our Gallery at 120 W Main Street on Saturday, August 29, from 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM for Chalk & Cheese Fest; Friends of our Gallery at 120 W Main Street on Friday, October 1, from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM for Artist Reception; Platteville Main Street Program on Saturday, August 1, from 1 :00 PM. to 5:00 PI\4 for Uncorked Wine Walk; Temporary Extension ofPremises- Request to Temporarily Extend Licensed Premises of Ogger's Pub & Grub at 65 N Second Street on Saturday, July 18, 2026, to include area in front of business to Second Street and to be distinguished by stanchions; Taxi Vehicle License: Platteville Transit Taxi, 1250 E Business Hwy 151, Suite I, Platteville, WI; Run Walk Permit- Ben's Hope for 12th Annual Ben's Hope Run/Walk on Saturday, September 26 from 7:00 AM to 1 :00 PM; Street Closing- Lutheran Street from 390 East Furnace Street and 250 Lutheran Street on Friday, August 21 from 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM for Platteville Free Methodist Church Block Party CITIZENS' COMMENTS, OBSERVATIONS AND PETITIONS, if any. Council President Barb Daus commended the Platteville Aquatic Center Staff and Lifeguards for their hard work in making the opening of the pool successful. Alderperson Brian Whisenant noted that there will be a Boy Scout pancake breakfast at the Platteville Airport on July 26 . Alderperson Whisenant noted that the flight school being held at the Platteville Airport has been successful. Alderperson Whisenant noted that the airport has a possible fix for a sinkhole on the runway they are going to wait and see if it works before pursuing other fixes. REPORTS A. Board/Commission/Committee Minutes (Council Representative)- Commission on Aging, Plan Commission, Board of Appeals, Parks, Forestry, & Recreation Committee, Housing Authority Board, Police & Fire Commission B. Other Reports-Water and Sewer Financial Report - June, Airport Financial Report - June. Department Progress Reports Page 1 of 4 ACTION A. Proposed 2027 Budget Schedule- Administration Director Nicola Maurer explained the proposed budget schedule for the City ofPlatteville 2027 budget process. Director Maurer explained that there are two options for this process, option A and Option B. Option A is what has been traditionally done in the past. Option B schedule would reduce the number of meetings required by Council, while also providing the opportunity for one or two additional review sessions if needed. Director Maurer answered questions. Either option could be accommodated by staff. Motion by Badger, second by Gates to approve schedule option B with a modified start time of 3:45 P.M. on October 13, 2026. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION A. Contract 23-26 - Various Building Roof Replacements- Director of Public Works Howard Crowfoot explained that Contract 23-26 is for roof replacements due to the April 2025 hailstorm. Bids opened the morning of July 14, 2026. Bel-Aire and Heins Contracting have submitted bids with Bel-Aire being the apparent low bidder. The Bel-Aire bid is under the insurance settlement amount, staff will review bids and ask for alternate bids for specific locations where roof upgrades may be possible due to the bid being below the insurance settlement amount. The bids will be compared to the insurance estimates to ensure we are not paying higher prices than what will be covered by insurance. Director Crofoot hopes to have work started by Labor Day and completed before winter. Staff will have Bid Tabulation and a verbal recommendation at the meeting. Director Crofoot answered questions. B. Sidewalk Cafe Permit - 35 North Second Street- Community Development Director Joe Can-oll explained that an application for an outdoor eating/drinking area on the sidewalk in front of the 1906 Tavern at 35 N. Second Street was submitted. The use of a portion of the public sidewalk requires approval of a Sidewalk Cafe Permit. The applicant would like to place 5 metal tables and 10 metal chairs in front of the building along the Second Street fa9ade, adjacent to the curb. There would also be some sections of plastic, free-standing fence panels that would help delineate the cafe area. There are specific standards in the municipal code that regulate the operation of sidewalk cafes. The Plan Commission considered this request at the July 6th meeting and recommended approval of the request subject to the conditions of Section 4.07 of the Municipal Code. Staff agree with the Plan Commission and recommend approval of the Sidewalk Cafe Permit subject to the conditions of Section 4.07. Director Carroll explained that the exact location of chairs/tables being curbside or against their premises is the main decision that needs to be made for approval at the next meeting. Director Carroll answered questions. C. Resolution 26-XX - Home Occupation - 1070 Princess Court - Community Development Director Joe Carroll explained a recently submitted Conditional Use Permit. The applicant recently purchased the property at 1070 Princess Court, which is a single-family home. The applicant would continue to use the property as a residence but would also like approval to use the property for a dog grooming home occupation. This use would be classified as a Type 2 Home Occupation, which requires approval as a Conditional Use. The primary use of the property would remain a single-family residence. In addition to that use, the applicant would like to use the property to operate a pet grooming business out of the basement of the residence. All grooming business would be conducted on a by-appointment basis and there would be no other employees besides the resident. A Type 2 Home Occupation is classified as a business operated out of a residence that would involve customers and clients routinely coming to the property. The ordinance states that home occupations shall occupy no more than 25 percent of the residence. Business activities shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 am and 10:00 pm, unless altered by the Council. Violation of any of the standards or conditions of approval could result in revocation of the home occupation approval. The Plan Commission considered this request at the July 6th Page 2 of 4  meeting and recommended approval. Staff agree with the Plan Commission and recommend approval. Director Carroll answered questions. D. Ordinance 26-XX - Amending Chapter 4 of Municipal Code - Granting Authority for Enforcement to Code Compliance Coordinator Regarding Streets, Alleys, and Sidewalks- Chief of Police Joshua Grabandt explained the proposed amendments to Chapter 4 of the City of Platteville Municipal Code would add enforcement authority to a designee in Sections 4.02 (Building Materials on Streets), 4.03 (Placing Snow and Waste on Streets), and 4.09(b) (Shoveling Sidewalks). These sections currently grant enforcement authority only to the Director of Public Works. Sections 4.02 and 4.03 would be amended by adding the sentence: "This section may be enforced by the Director of Public Works or their designee." Section 4.09(b) would be amended by adding the words "or designee" after "Director of Public Works." This change is being made because the Code Compliance Coordinator position is being supervised by the Police Department. Staff recommends Common Council consideration and approval of the proposed ordinance amendment. E. Ordinance 26-XX - Amending Chapter 5 of Municipal Code - Health- Chief of Police Joshua Grabandt explained proposed amendments to Chapter 5 of the City of Platteville Municipal Code would authorize a designee to cany out enforcement duties currently assigned solely to the Director of Public Works or the Weed Commissioner. Section 5.01(3) would be amended to allow the Weed Commissioner or their designee to enforce the weed ordinance and carry out abatement procedures. Section 5.03(c) would be amended to allow The Director of Public Works or their designee to enforce garbage and refuse accumulations, and junk vehicles. This change is being made because the Code Compliance Coordinator position is being supervised by the Police Department. This person will be the primaiy point of contact and enforcement for code violations in the City. Staff recommends Common Council consideration and approval of the proposed ordinance amendment. F. Ordinance 26-XX - Amending Chapter 24 of Municipal Code - Fire Prevention and Protection Enforcement Authority- Chief of Police Joshua Grabandt explained proposed amendments to Chapter 24 of the City of Platteville Municipal Code clarify the enforcement responsibilities between the Platteville Fire Department and the Platteville Police Department while preserving the Fire Department's operational authority and technical expertise. Under the proposed ordinance, the Fire Department will continue to administer Chapter 24 by conducting inspections, interpreting fire codes, approving permits, identifying violations, and exercising all operational authority related to fire suppression, incident command, emergency response, and fire prevention. The ordinance does not modify the Fire Department's authority at emergency incidents or its responsibility for administering fire protection requirements. The proposed changes transfer citation and enforcement authority for violations of Chapter 24 to the Police Department unless otherwise specifically authorized by ordinance. Fire Department personnel will continue to document violations, issue notices of correction where appropriate, and refer violations to the Police Department for enforcement action. These amendments create a clear separation between technical code administration and ordinance enforcement, improve consistency with the City's current organizational structure, and allow police officers to utilize existing municipal citation authority while maintaining the Fire Department's subject matter expertise in fire prevention and life safety. Staff recommends Common Council consideration and approval of the proposed ordinance amendments to Chapter 24 of the Municipal Code. G. Land Use Restriction Agreement (Non-State Grant for Local Projects - Museum)- City Manager Caz Muske explained that the Friends of the Mining & Rollo Jamison Museums (the Friends) have requested that the Common Council consider the Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA) required by the Wisconsin Department of Administration as a condition of accepting a $142,000 Non-State Grant for Local Projects awarded to the Friends. The proposed project includes Page3 of 4  improvements to the entrance and Museum Store at The Mining & Rollo Jamison Museum. There was a greater grant applied for, but the total amount was not awarded, so this is a portion of the grant. Staff is providing an overview of the grant award, the proposed project, and the Friends' request. The City Attorney is continuing to review the request and the draft Land Use Restriction Agreement (LURA). This will maintain the city's ownership of the facility and continue to operate as is, a requirement for this grant. As Council considers the request, staff also recommends evaluating the proposed improvements within the context of the Museum's broader facility needs. While the grant focuses on entrance and Museum Store improvements, there are additional maintenance and capital needs throughout the facility that should be considered when evaluating future investments in the property. If the City supports additional improvements to the facility, Council may wish to discuss how those broader maintenance needs will be addressed as part of a long-term facilities strategy. The grant award totals $142,000. The Friends have indicated they will seek additional grant funding, increase their financial contribution, and pursue additional donations to complete the revised project. No City budget action is requested as part of this discussion item. City Manager Muske answered questions. Motion by Badger, second by Whisenant to go into Closed Session. Motion carried on a 6-0 roll call vote CLOSED SESSION per Wisconsin Statute 19.85 (l)(e) - Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session - Discuss Trail View Development Proposals. No action taken. ADJOURNMENT Motion by Badger, second by McFall to adjourn. Motion carried 6-0 on a roll call vote. The meeting was adjourned at 7:49 P.M. Respectfully sub} Stout, City Clerk Page 4 of 4