Public Safety & Welfare Committee
Regular MeetingVerona, WI · August 12, 2019
Minutes
CITY OF VERONA
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
AUGUST 12, 2019
VERONA CITY HALL
MINUTES
1. Call to order: Heather Reekie called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Heather Reekie, Katie Kohl and Evan Touchett were present. Also present: Police
Sergeant Jesse Christensen, and City Clerk Ellen Clark.
3. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kohl, to approve the minutes from
the July 8, 2019 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
4. Public Comment: There was no public comment.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Ryan Richards
for the World Triathlon Corporation’s Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, September 8, 2019
from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Christensen stated this is a solid event every year. This is the 18th year for the event. The
Ironman event brings several thousand participants and spectators to the City. All police
officers are assigned to this event to assist with traffic and road crossings. New construction
on CTH M between Whalen Road and Locust Street was a topic of concern regarding
bringing the bikes off of Whalen, up Main Street, and then onto Locust Street. Christensen
and Richards walked that area, and developed a route that they believe is the safest for all
involved. It will require the bikers to cross South Main Street diagonally from north to
south, then follow South Main Street on the south side to Locust Drive. There will be a hard
shut down on Locust Street to Bruce Street.
Touchett asked if there will be advance communication to the participants to let them know
that there are areas in this section of the route that may be harder to navigate.
Christensen replied a meeting will be held the evening before the event to communicate
any course changes for the year. Maps of the course will be available for participants, as
well. Costs for police department presence will be reimbursed by the applicant.
Motion by Touchett, seconded by Kohl, to approve a Special Event Permit application from
Ryan Richards for the World Triathlon Corporation’s Ironman Triathlon on Sunday,
September 8, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Rita Mortenson,
Verona Area High School (VAHS), for the VAHS Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 4,
2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. The route and time for the parade have not changed from
last year. The parade begins at the K-Wing parking lot of the high school, travels south on
CTH M, west on Verona Avenue, and north on Westlawn Avenue back to the high school
parking lot.
Motion by Kohl, seconded by Touchett, to approve a Special Event Permit application from
Rita Mortenson, Verona Area High School (VAHS), for the VAHS Homecoming Parade on
Friday, October 4, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.
7. Adjournment: Motion by Reekie, seconded by Touchett, to adjourn at 6:18 p.m. Motion
carried 3-0.
Ellen Clark, City Clerk
Agenda
City Of Verona
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
MONDAY, AUGUST 12, 2019 AT 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
VERONA CITY CENTER
111 LINCOLN STREET, VERONA, WI 53593
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Approval of Minutes from the July 8, 2019 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting
4. Public Comment
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Ryan Richards
for the World Triathlon Corporation’s Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, September 8, 2019
from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit Application from Rita Mortenson,
Verona Area High School (VAHS), for the VAHS Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 4, 2019
from 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
7. Adjournment
Heather Reekie, Chairperson
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CITY OF VERONA
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
JULY 8, 2019
VERONA CITY HALL
MINUTES
1. Call to order: Heather Reekie called the meeting to order at 5:45 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Heather Reekie, Katie Kohl and Evan Touchett were present. Also present: Police
Chief Bernie Coughlin, Sergeant Jesse Christensen, and City Clerk Ellen Clark.
3. Approval of Minutes: Motion by Kohl, seconded by Touchett, to approve the minutes from
the June 24, 2019 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
4. Public Comment: None
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: An application for a Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage
and “Class C” Wine Retailer’s License for Mr. Brew’s Taphouse Verona, LLC, d/b/a
Mr. Brew’s Taphouse, 611 Hometown Circle, Suite 104, Ryan Swanson, Agent. Ryan
Swanson is purchasing Mr. Brew’s Taphouse from the current owner, Danial Johnson, and
has applied for a new license for the property. No physical changes have been made to the
property, and this license is identical to the one currently held by Mr. Johnson. Motion by
Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to approve a Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage and “Class C”
Wine Retailer’s License for Mr.Brew’s Taphouse Verona, LLC, d/b/a Mr. Brew’s Taphouse,
611 Hometown Circle, Suite 104, Ryan Swanson, Agent, contingent upon the surrender of
the current license by Danial Johnson. Motion carried 3-0.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Alexander
Murray, Boys and Girls Club of Dane County, for the Bike for Boys and Girls Club bike race
on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m. This is a fundraising event for the Boys and
Girls Club of Dane County. This event has come through Verona for several years. A portion
of the 50-mile bike ride route will be coming through Verona. Officers will be available at
the intersection of Whalen Road and Main Street as a precaution. No road closures are
necessary. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Kohl, to approve a Special Event Permit for the
Bike for Boys and Girls bike race on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.,
contingent upon payment of a $50 late application fee. Motion carried 3-0.
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Memorandum of Understanding between Public
Safety Cadets and the City of Verona regarding a program to educate and mentor youth.
Sergeant Christensen explained that the Police Department used to be an Explorer Post
group through the Boy Scouts of America under the Learning for Life umbrella. The Public
Safety Cadets are essentially the same thing as Learning for Life, except that they are more
narrowly focused on public safety organizations. The Public Safety Cadets program is
nationwide, non-profit organization founded in 2018 to assist public safety agencies in
mentoring young adults ages 14-21 to serve their communities. Compared to the fees
currently being paid by the City to the Learning for Life program, the Public Safety Cadet
program is much less expensive.
Reekie asked how many hours a month this entails for the officers, and how the hours are
covered fiscally.
Christensen replied the officers spend approximately two hours with the youth on
Mondays.
Coughlin stated this is part of the department’s community outreach. It allow the kids to get
involved in something productive and meaningful, while having some experience with the
job, so they know what is involved.
Christensen stated they are also involved in community events like Adopt-A-Highway, help
with posting No Parking signs, and do ride-alongs with the officers from time to time. They
use a team oriented approach, and sometimes compete against other cadet groups.
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Touchett, to recommend to the Common Council to
approve a Memorandum of Understanding between Public Safety Cadets and the City of
Verona to educate and mentor youth. Motion carried 3-0.
8. Adjournment: Motion by Kohl, seconded by Touchett, to adjourn at 6:01 p.m. Motion
carried 3-0.
Ellen Clark, City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY & WELFARE COMMITTEE - 2019-08-12
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Ryan Richards
for the World Triathlon Corporation’s Ironman Triathlon on Sunday, September 8, 2019 from
7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
The Ironman event brings several thousand participants and spectators to the city. All police
officers are assigned to this event to assist with traffic and road crossings. This is the 17th year
for the event.
Motion: To approve the World Triathlon Corporation’s Ironman Triathlon on Sunday,
September 8, 2019 from 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit Application from Rita Mortenson
from Verona Area High School (VAHS) for the VAHS Homecoming Parade on Friday,
October 4, 2019 from 4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
Motion: To approve the VAHS Homecoming Parade on Friday, October 4, 2019 from
4:00 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.
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APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT/NEIGHBORHOOD EVENT PERMIT
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*All required application materials must be submitted at least 45 davs prior to the event. Failure to meet this requirement may
result in the denial of the application pursuant to Section 7-7-l(h) of the City of Verona Code of Ordinances*
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CITY OF VERONA CR#:________
Account#: 100-44910
APPLICATION FOR A SPECIAL EVENT/NEIGHBORHOOD EVENT PERMIT
For Parades, Runs, Walks, Bicycle Events, Triathlons, Festivals, Neighborhood Events, etc.
"'All required application materials must be submitted at least 45 days prior to the event. Failure to meet this requirement may
result in the denial of the application pursuant to Section 7-7-l{h) of the City of Verana Cade of Ordinances•
Application Fee:
$150.00 + any additional fees
Non-Profit Organization: $50.00 + any additional fees
REQUIRED INFORMATION
Please include the following information/materials regarding the event with your application:
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Ji Certificate of Insurance - at least 30 days prior to event
APPLICANT INFORMATION
Name: Rita A. Mortenson Phone: 608-345-1269
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Address: 1109 Gateway Pass, Verona, WI 53593
Driver License#: DOB: July 12, 1963
Email: Rita.Mortenson@verona.k12.wi.us
AGENCY/ORGANIZATION INFORMATION
Name: Verona Area High School Phone: 608-845-4445
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Address: 300 Richard Street, Verona, WI 53593
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EVENT INFORMATION
Verona Area High School Homecoming Parade
N ame of E vent:______________ Type of event Homecoming Parade
Event date(s): Friday, Oct. 4, 2019 Event time(s): 4:00-5:15 p.m.
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