Public Safety & Welfare Committee
Regular MeetingVerona, WI · July 25, 2022
Minutes
CITY OF VERONA
MINUTES
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
July 25, 2022
1. Call to order: Heather Reekie called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Heather Reekie and Phil Hoechst were present. Evan Touchett was absent and
excused. Also present: City Clerk Holly Licht, Chief Bernie Coughlin and Lieutenant Jesse
Christensen.
3. Public Comments: None
4. Approval of Minutes from the July 11, 2022 Public Safety and Welfare Committee
meeting.
Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Reekie to approve the minutes July 11, 2022 Public
Safety and Welfare Committee meeting. Motion carried 2-0.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special event permit application and Temporary Class
“B” Fermented Malt Beverage license from Michael Obrien, Verona Wildcat Youth
Hockey, for the Hometown Brewdown beer tasting event from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on
Saturday, September 24, 2022
This event is a craft beer fest, with proceeds going to the Verona Ice Arena. The
applicant is expecting 50 breweries to participate. There will no wine sales this year.
The organizers will be checking IDs and giving wristbands to attendees. The fencing and
layout are consistent with past years. There will be a band, silent auction, games, and
food for sale. Staff recommends approval contingent upon receipt of the certificate of
insurance.
Christensen noted there will be 2 officers consistent with previous years.
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Hoechst to recommend that the Common Council
approve a special event permit application and Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt
Beverage license from Michael Obrien, Verona Wildcat Youth Hockey, for the
Hometown Brewdown beer tasting event from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, September
24, 2022 contingent upon receipt of certificate of insurance and completion of
background check. Motion carried 2-0.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 22-1010 Creating Section 10-1-13 (a)
(239) of the code of ordinances relating to Required Stop on North Nine Mound Road
This ordinance will place a stop sign where there is currently a yield sign at the corner of
North Nine Mound Road and Northern Lights Road. Vehicles proceeding in a westerly
direction on North Nine Mound Road shall stop before entering the intersection of
North Nine Mound and Northern Lights Rd.
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Hoechst to approve Ordinance No. 22-1010 Creating
Section 10-1-13 (a) (239) of the code of ordinances relating to Required Stop on North
Nine Mound Road. Motion carried 2-0.
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 22-1011 Amending Section 10-1-27 of
the code of ordinances relating to Parking Prohibited Zones
This ordinance will prohibit parking on the north side of Horizon Drive, beginning 292
feet east from the intersection with Enterprise Drive, easterly for a distance of 140 feet.
This is a request from PC/Nametag as they are having difficulties getting deliveries to
their business due to street parking in this area.
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Hoechst to approve Ordinance No. 22-1011 Amending
Section 10-1-27 of the code of ordinances relating to Parking Prohibited Zones. Motion
carried 2-0.
8. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Request for traffic control signage on W. Verona Ave.
and N. Marietta St.
A resident reported nearly being struck while crossing W. Verona Ave at N. Marietta St.
The resident stated that crossing at this location has become difficult and more
dangerous due to increased traffic in the area. They are requesting traffic control
signage at that intersection.
The committee agree that no extra signage or traffic calming devices were needed at
this intersection. Chief Coughlin stated that he would follow up with Public Works to see
when the crosswalk was scheduled to be repainted.
No action was taken.
9. Adjournment: Motion by Reekie, seconded Hoechst to adjourn at 6:50 p.m. motion
carried 2-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Holly Licht, City Clerk
Agenda
City of Verona
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Monday, July 25, 2022 AT 6:30 PM
Council Chambers
VERONA CITY CENTER
111 LINCOLN STREET, VERONA, WI 53593
AGENDA
1. Call to order
2. Roll Call
3. Public Comments
4. Approval of Minutes from the July 11, 2022 Public Safety and Welfare Committee
meeting.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special event permit application and Temporary Class
“B” Fermented Malt Beverage license from Michael Obrien, Verona Wildcat Youth
Hockey, for the Hometown Brewdown beer tasting event from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on
Saturday, September 24, 2022
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 22-1010 Creating Section 10-1-13 (a)
(239) of the code of ordinances relating to Required Stop on North Nine Mound Road
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 22-1011 Amending Section 10-1-27 of
the code of ordinances relating to Parking Prohibited Zones
8. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Request for traffic control signage on W. Verona Ave.
and N. Marietta St.
9. Adjournment
Heather Reekie, Chairperson
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CITY OF VERONA
MINUTES
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
July 11, 2022
1. Call to order: Heather Reekie called the meeting to order at 6:33 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Heather Reekie, Evan Touchett and Phil Hoechst were present. Also present:
City Clerk Holly Licht and Lieutenant Jesse Christensen.
3. Public Comments: None
4. Approval of Minutes from the June 13, 2022 Public Safety and Welfare Committee
meeting
Motion by Touchett, seconded by Hoechst to approve the minutes from the June 13,
2022 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special Event Permit application from Matthew
Giesfeldt for the Mama Goose Memorial Run/Walk, on Saturday, August 6 th from 9a.m.-
11 a.m.
This will be the 14th year for the Mama Goose Run/Walk. All proceeds from the event
go to the Carbone Cancer Center. The 5k course starts and ends at Veterans Park. There
will be volunteers at every corner on the course. There will be no police officers
controlling traffic for the event. On average, there are 100-150 participants.
Motion by Touchett, seconded by Hoechst to approve a special Event Permit application
from Matthew Giesfeldt for the Mama Goose Memorial Run/Walk, on Saturday, August
6th from 9a.m.-11 a.m.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A temporary premises description amendment for
n+1 Coffee and Beer, LLC d/b/a (n+1) Café, located at 507 Bruce Street for the Mid-
Summer’s Night Market on August 6, 2022, from 3-9 p.m.
(n+1) is requesting a temporary premises description amendment for a one (1)-day
summer market. There will be vendors/makers and food trucks. Alcohol will be served
on premise and consumed outdoors within the confines of the barricaded premise.
There will be 3 musicians that play live music. The music is intended to be background
music, not a concert
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Touchett to recommend that the Common Council
approve a temporary premises description amendment for n+1 Coffee and Beer, LLC
d/b/a (n+1) Café, located at 507 Bruce Street for the Mid-Summer’s Night Market on
August 6, 2022, from 3-9 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A temporary premises description amendment for
n+1 Coffee and Beer, LLC d/b/a (n+1) Café, located at 507 Bruce Street for the
Christkindlmarkt on Saturday, November 26, 2022, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
(n+1) is requesting a temporary premises description amendment for a one (1)-day
Christmas market. There will be vendors/makers and food trucks. Alcohol will be served
on premise and consumed outdoors within the confines of the barricaded premise
Motion by Reekie, seconded Touchett to recommend that the Common Council approve
a temporary premises description amendment for n+1 Coffee and Beer, LLC d/b/a (n+1)
Café, located at 507 Bruce Street for the Christkindlmarkt on Saturday, November 26,
2022, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Motion carried 3-0.
8. Adjournment: motion by Reekie, seconded by Touchett to adjourn at 6:45 p.m. Motion
carried 3-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Holly Licht, City Clerk
2022-07-25 PUBLIC SAFETY & WELFARE COMMITTEE
1. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special event permit application and Temporary
Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage license from Michael Obrien, Verona Wildcat
Youth Hockey, for the Hometown Brewdown beer tasting event from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on
Saturday, September 24, 2022
This event is a craft beer fest, with proceeds going to the Verona Ice Arena. The
applicant is expecting 50 breweries to participate. There will no wine sales this year.
The organizers will be checking IDs and giving wristbands to attendees. The fencing and
layout are consistent with past years. There will be a band, silent auction, games, and
food for sale. Staff recommends approval contingent upon receipt of the certificate of
insurance.
Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve a Special event permit
application and Temporary Class “B” Fermented Malt Beverage license from Michael
Obrien, Verona Wildcat Youth Hockey, for the Hometown Brewdown beer tasting event
from 1 p.m.-6 p.m. on Saturday, September 24, 2022 contingent upon the receipt of the
certificate of insurance.
2. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 22-1010 Creating Section 10-1-13 (a)
(239) of the code of ordinances relating to Required Stop on North Nine Mound Road
This ordinance will place a stop sign where there is currently a yield sign at the corner of
North Nine Mound Road and Northern Lights Road. Vehicles proceeding in a westerly
direction on North Nine Mound Road shall stop before entering the intersection of
North Nine Mound and Northern Lights Rd.
Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve Ordinance No. 22-1010 Creating
Section 10-1-13 (a) (239) of the code of ordinances relating to Required Stop on North
Nine Mound Road.
3. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 22-1011 Amending Section 10-1-27
of the code of ordinances relating to Parking Prohibited Zones
This ordinance will prohibit parking on the north side of Horizon Drive, beginning 292
feet east from the intersection with Enterprise Drive, easterly for a distance of 140 feet.
This is a request from PC/Nametag as they are having difficulties getting deliveries to
their business due to street parking in this area.
Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve Ordinance No. 22-1011
Amending Section 10-1-27 of the code of ordinances relating to Parking Prohibited
Zones.
4. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Request for traffic control signage on W. Verona
Ave. and N. Marietta St.
A resident reported nearly being struck while crossing W. Verona Ave at N. Marietta St.
The resident stated that crossing at this location has become difficult and more
dangerous due to increased traffic in the area. They are requesting traffic control
signage at that intersection.
ORDINANCE NO. 22-1010
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 13 of CHAPTER 1 of TITLE 10,
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
FOR THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF VERONA
SECTION I
The Common Council of the City of Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, does ordain that
Section 10-1-13(a)(239) of the Code or Ordinances of the City of Verona is created to read as
follows (language added/language deleted):
Sec. 10-1-13 Required Stops
(a) East-West Streets. The following are required stops on east-west streets and
roads within the City:
(239) All vehicles proceeding in a westerly direction on North Nine Mound Road shall
stop before entering the intersection of said street with Northern Lights Road.
All other sections shall remain as previously adopted.
The foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Common Council of the City of Verona at a
meeting held on ______________, 2022.
CITY OF VERONA
Luke Diaz, Mayor
(seal)
Holly Licht, City Clerk
ADOPTED: ____________
PUBLISHED:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-1010
Required Stops
10-1-13(a)(239)
ORDINANCE NO. 22-1011
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 27 of CHAPTER 1 of TITLE 10,
PARKING PROHIBITED ZONES
FOR THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF VERONA
SECTION 10-1-27
The Common Council of the City of Verona, Dane County, Wisconsin, does ordain
that Section 10-1-27 of the Code or Ordinances of the City of Verona is amended to read
as follows (language added/language deleted):
Sec. 10-1-27 Parking Prohibited Zones
(a) Parking Prohibited at All Times. No person shall park, stop or leave standing
any vehicle upon any of the following highways or parts of highways:
(99) On the north side of Horizon Drive, beginning two hundred ninety-
two (292) feet east from the intersection with Enterprise Drive, easterly for
a distance of one hundred forty (140) feet.
All other sections shall remain as previously adopted.
The foregoing ordinance was duly adopted by the Common Council of the City of
Verona at a meeting held on ____________________, 2022.
CITY OF VERONA
Luke Diaz, Mayor
(seal)
Holly Licht, City Clerk
ADOPTED: ____________
PUBLISHED:
ORDINANCE NO. 22-1011
Parking Prohibited
10-1-27(a)(99)
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