Public Safety & Welfare Committee
Regular MeetingVerona, WI · April 24, 2023
Minutes
CITY OF VERONA
PUBLIC SAFETY & WELFARE COMMITTEE
MINUTES
April 24, 2023
1. Call to order: Phil Hoechst called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Phil Hoechst, Rye Kimmett and Evan Touchett were present. Also present were
Police Chief Dave Dresser, Sergeant Matt Lovell, and City Administrator Adam Sayre.
3. Public Comments: None
4. Approval of Minutes from the April 10, 2023 Public Safety and Welfare Committee
meeting
Motion by Touchett seconded by Kimmett to approve the minutes from the April 10,
2023 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Brian
Hamilton, Race Day Events, for the Triterium Triathlon on Saturday, June 24, 2023
The triathlon will take place at Fireman’s Park. The applicant expects around 600
participants. Permission has been received from DOT to close a portion of HWY 69.
Permission has also been granted by DNR to use the trail. There will be 3 officers
stationed around the route and deputies will be staff USH 18-151 at the ramps.
Lifeguards and paramedics will be on scene. All barricades will be provided by Race Day
events. Staff recommends approval of the application contingent upon final background
check.
Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Kimmett to approve a special event permit application
from Brian Hamilton, Race Day Events, for the Triterium Triathlon on Saturday, June 24,
2023 contingent upon final background check. Motion carried 3-0.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Christine
Benedict, Girls on the Run of South-Central Wisconsin, for the Girls on the Run Spring 5k
on Saturday, June 3, 2023
This is the first time this event will be held in Verona, but it has previously been in
Waunakee for 14 years and various other communities for 8 years. There will be an
estimated 2,600 runners that will be released in waves of 500 people less than 10
minutes apart. There will be 50 volunteers on the course and 1 officer to block traffic at
Wildcat Way and Stewart Woods Rd. Permission has been granted by DNR for use of the
trail. A letter will be sent to all businesses along the route. No parking signs will be
posted before the event. Staff recommends approval contingent upon final background
check.
Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Kimmett to approve a Special Event Permit application
from Christine Benedict, Girls on the Run of South-Central Wisconsin, for the Girls on the
Run Spring 5k on Saturday, June 3, 2023 contingent upon final background check.
Motion carried 3-0.
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 23-1024 Amending Section 10-1-27 of
the code of ordinances, relating to parking on Prairie Heights Drive
At the February 13, 2023 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting Staff was
directed to make parking changes on Prairie Heights Drive. The proposed Ordinance
amendment would restrict parking within 25-feet of some driveways on Prairie Heights
Drive. The goal of these parking changes is to increase vision sightlines.
Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Touchett, to recommend that Common Council
approve Ordinance No. 23-1024 Amending Section 10-1-27 of the code of ordinances,
relating to parking on Prairie Heights Drive. Motion carried 3-0.
8. Adjournment: Motion by Hoechst, seconded by Touchett to adjourn at 6:43 p.m.
Motion carried 3-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Holly Licht, City Clerk
Agenda
City of Verona
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE
Monday, April 24, 2023 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 April 10, 2023 Public Safety and Welfare Committee
meeting.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Brian
Hamilton, Race Day Events, for the Triterium Triathlon on Saturday, June 24, 2023
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Christine
Benedict, Girls on the Run of South-Central Wisconsin, for the Girls on the Run Spring 5k
on Saturday, June 3, 2023
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 23-1024 Amending Section 10-1-27 of
the code of ordinances, relating to parking on Prairie Heights Drive
8. Adjournment
Phil Hoechst, Chairperson
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CITY OF VERONA
MINUTES
PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
April 10, 2023
1. Call to order: Reekie called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. Roll Call: Heather Reekie, Evan Touchett, and Phil Hoechst. Also present: City Clerk Holly
Licht, Police Chief Dave Dresser, and Sergeant Matt Lovell.
3. Public Comments:
• Touchett stated that there is a parking issue by Badger Ridge Middle
School.
4. Approval of Minutes from the February 13, 2023 Public Safety and Welfare Committee
meeting
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Touchett to approve the February 13th Public Safety and
Safety and Welfare Committee meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Stacey
Burkart, Verona Public Library Director, for the Word on the Street 5k Run/Walk on May
13, 2023
Lovell stated they would be posting no parking signs along the route. Motion by Reekie,
seconded by Hoechst to approve the Special Event Permit application from Stacey
Burkart, Verona Public Library Director, for the Word on the Street 5k Run/Walk on May
13, 2023. Motion carried 3-0.
6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Lauren
Birkel, Glacier Edge Elementary PTO, for the Glacier Edge Color Run on Wednesday, May
10, 2023
Motion by Reekie, seconded by Hoechst to approve a Special Event Permit application
from Lauren Birkel, Glacier Edge Elementary PTO, for the Glacier Edge Color Run on
Wednesday, May 10, 2023. Motion carried 3-0.
7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: An application for a liquor license premise
amendment from McCarthy Properties, LLC d/b/a Paddy Mac’s Neighborhood Pub &
Grill (formerly It’s Time), located at 608 W. Verona Ave., Patrick McCarthy, Agent
Motion by Reekie, seconded Hoechst to approve An application for a liquor license
premise amendment from McCarthy Properties, LLC d/b/a Paddy Mac’s Neighborhood
Pub & Grill (formerly It’s Time), located at 608 W. Verona Ave., Patrick McCarthy, Agent
with the fence clearly defining the perimeter and contingent upon final approval from
the building inspector and fire department. Motion carried 3-0.
8. Adjournment: Motion by Reekie, seconded by Hoechst adjourn at 6:07 p.m. Motion
carried 3-0.
Respectfully Submitted,
Holly Licht, City Clerk
PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE—2023-04-24
1. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Brian
Hamilton, Race Day Events, for the Triterium Triathlon on Saturday, June 24, 2023
The triathlon will take place at Fireman’s Park. The applicant expects around 600
participants. Permission has been received from DOT to close a portion of HWY 69.
Permission has also been granted by DNR to use the trail. There will be 3 officers
stationed around the route and deputies will be staff USH 18-151 at the ramps.
Lifeguards and paramedics will be on scene. All barricades will be provided by Race Day
events. Staff recommends approval of the application contingent upon final background
check.
Motion: To approve a Special Event Permit application from Brian Hamilton, Race Day
Events, for the Triterium Triathlon on Saturday, June 24, 2023, contingent upon final
background check.
2. Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit application from Christine
Benedict, Girls on the Run of South-Central Wisconsin, for the Girls on the Run Spring
5k on Saturday, June 3, 2023
This is the first time this event will be held in Verona, but it has previously been in
Waunakee for 14 years and various other communities for 8 years. There will be an
estimated 2,600 runners that will be released in waves of 500 people less than 10
minutes apart. There will be 50 volunteers on the course and 1 officer to block traffic at
Wildcat Way and Stewart Woods Rd. Permission has been granted by DNR for use of the
trail. A letter will be sent to all businesses along the route. No parking signs will be
posted before the event. Staff recommends approval contingent upon final background
check.
Motion: To approve A Special Event Permit application from Christine Benedict, Girls on
the Run of South-Central Wisconsin, for the Girls on the Run Spring 5k on Saturday, June
3, 2023 contingent upon final background check.
3. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 23-1024 Amending Section 10-1-27
of the code of ordinances, relating to parking on Prairie Heights Drive
At the February 13, 2023 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting Staff was
directed to make parking changes on Prairie Heights Drive. The proposed Ordinance
amendment would restrict parking within 25-feet of some driveways on Prairie Heights
Drive. The goal of these parking changes is to increase vision sightlines.
Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve Ordinance No. 23-1024
Amending Section 10-1-27 of the code of ordinances, relating to parking on Prairie
Heights Drive.
ORDINANCE NO. 23-1024
AN ORDINANCE AMMENDING SECTION 27 of CHAPTER 1 of TITLE 10,
MOTOR VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC
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
Sections 10-1-27(a)(100), 10-1-27(a)(101), 10-1-27(a)(102), 10-1-27(a)(103), 10-1-27(a)(104),
10-1-27(a)(105), 10-1-27(a)(106), of the Code or Ordinances of the City of Verona are created 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:
(100) On the north side of Prairie Heights Drive, from the intersection with New
Age Circle extending west for a distance of twenty-five (25) feet.
(101) On the north side of Prairie Heights Drive, from the intersection with New
Age Way extending east for a distance of twenty-five (25) feet.
(102) On the north side of Prairie Heights Drive, from the intersection with New
Age Way extending west for a distance of twenty-five (25) feet.
(103) On the south side of Prairie Heights Drive, from the eastern driveway of
411 Prairie Heights drive extending east for a distance of twenty-five (25) feet.
(104) On the south side of Prairie Heights Drive, from the eastern driveway of
411 Prairie Heights drive extending west for a distance of twenty-five (25) feet.
(105) On the south side of Prairie Heights Drive, from the western driveway of
411 Prairie Heights drive extending east for a distance of twenty-five (25) feet.
(106) On the south side of Prairie Heights Drive, from the western driveway of
411 Prairie Heights drive extending west for a distance of twenty-five (25) 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 ____________________.
CITY OF VERONA
Luke Diaz, Mayor
(seal)
Holly Licht, City Clerk
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Date: 4/14/23
No Parking - 25 feet
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