Public Safety & Welfare Committee

CITY OF VERONA 111 Lincoln Street Verona, WI 53593 (608) 845-6495 veronawi.gov PUBLIC SAFETY & WELFARE COMMITTEE AGENDA DATE: MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2025 TIME: 6:30 PM LOCATION: COUNCIL CHAMBERS VERONA CITY HALL 111 LINCOLN ST. VERONA, WI 53593 1. Call to Order 2. Roll Call 3. Public Comment 4. Approval of the minutes from the March 24, 2025 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting 5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Temporary Full-Service Retail Outlet for Doundrins Distilling to Operate at Palestrina Event Center, 1105 Laser St., Suite 101, for Felicia's Donation Closet 5th Annual Casino Night Fundraiser on May 17, 2025 6. Discussion Re: Recent alcohol sales compliance checks conducted by the Police Department 7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Outdoor Burning Ordinances 8. Adjournment Phil Hoechst, Chairperson POSTED: April 10, 2025 Verona City Hall Verona Public Library Miller’s Market All agendas are posted on the City website at: veronawi.gov Notice is hereby given that a quorum of the members of the City Council or other standing committees of the City Council may be present at the meeting of the Public Safety and Welfare Committee to gather information about a subject over which they have decision-making  responsibility. The City Council and any other standing committees will not take formal action at this meeting. IF YOU NEED AN INTERPRETER, MATERIALS IN ALTERNATIVE FORMATS OR OTHER ACCOMODATION TO ACCESS THE MEETING, PLEASE CONTACT THE CITY CLERK AT 608-845-6495 AT LEAST 48 HOURS PRECEDING THE MEETING. EVERY REASONABLE  CITY OF VERONA PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE MINUTES March 24, 2025 1. Call to Order: Harrison called the meeting to order at 6:32 p.m. 2. Roll Call: Brent Kyzer-McHenry and Spencer Harrison were present. Phil Hoechst was absent and excused. Also present: Police Chief Dave Dresser, Sergeant Matt Lovell, and City Clerk Holly Licht. 3. Public Comment: • Pat McCarthy, owner of Paddy Macs, asked for the committee’s support to have on-street parking in front of the strip mall where his business is located on W. Verona Avenue. 4. Approval of the minutes from the February 24, 2025 Public Safety and Welfare Committee meeting Motion by Harrison, seconded by Kyzer- McHenry to approve the minutes. Motion carried 2-0. 5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special Event Application from Le Jordan, Verona Area Chamber of Commerce, for the Egg-stravaganza Event on April 19, 2025 Motion by Harrison, seconded by Kyzer-McHenry to approve a Special Event Application from Le Jordan, Verona Area Chamber of Commerce, for the Egg- stravaganza Event on April 19, 2025 contingent upon receipt of insurance. Motion carried 2-0. 6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special Event Application from J. Garrett Wilson, Race Day Events for the Cottontail Classic 5K/10K on April 19, 2025 Motion by Harrison, seconded by Kyzer-McHenry to approve a Special Event Application from J. Garrett Wilson, Race Day Events for the Cottontail Classic 5K/10K on April 19, 2025. Motion carried 2-0. 7. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special Event Application from Laura Przbylo, Glacier Edge PTO, for the Color Run on May 14, 2025  Motion by Harrison, seconded by Kyzer-McHenry to approve a Special Event Application from Laura Przbylo, Glacier Edge PTO, for the Color Run on May 14, 2025 contingent upon receipt of insurance. Motion carried 2-0. 8. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Special Event Application from Christine Benedict, Girls on the Run of South-Central Wisconsin, for the Girls on the Run Spring 5K on May 31, 2025 Motion by Harrison, seconded by Kyzer-McHenry to approve a special Event Application from Christine Benedict, Girls on the Run of South-Central Wisconsin, for the Girls on the Run Spring 5K on May 31, 2025 contingent upon receipt of certificate of insurance and final background check. Motion carried 2-0. 9. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Request for on-street parking for properties located at 604-608 W. Verona Ave Chief Dresser stated that staff did not support on-street parking at this location. He stated that there is not enough room, and that there would need to be a significant amount of work done. The committee took no action on this item. 10. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Request for After Hours Work for the Epic DSX project The committee did not discuss nor take action on this item. 11. Adjournment: Motion by Harrison, seconded by Kyzer- McHenry to adjourn at 6:53 p.m. Motion carried 2-0. Respectfully submitted, Holly Licht, City Clerk PUBLIC SAFETY AND WELFARE COMMITTEE—April 14, 2025 5. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Temporary Full-Service Retail Outlet for Doundrins Distilling to Operate at Palestrina Event Center, 1105 Laser St., Suite 101, for the Felicia's Donation Closet 5th Annual Casino Night Fundraiser on May 17, 2025 Doundrins Distilling is requesting a full-service retail outlet to serve alcoholic beverages at Felicia’s Donation Closet 5th Annual Casino Night. This temporary outlet is allowed under their state-issued retail license. The Department of Alcohol Beverages will provide the final approval after the City signs off on the outlet. Motion: Recommend that the Common Council approve a Temporary Full-Service Retail Outlet for Doundrins Distilling to Operate at Palestrina Event Center, 1105 Laser St., Suite 101, for the Felicia's Donation Closet 5th Annual Casino Night Fundraiser on May 17, 2025. 6. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Recent Alcohol Compliance checks conducted by the Police Department Chief Dresser will present the results of the compliance checks. 7. Discussion Re: Outdoor Burning Ordinances See the memo and ordinances in the packet.  CITY OF VERONA 111 Lincoln Street Verona, WI 53590-1520 Jamie J. Aulik, City Administrator Phone (608) 848-9942 Email: jaulik@veronawi.gov MEMORANDUM To: Members - Public Safety and Welfare Committee From: Chief Dan Machotka, Verona Fire Department Jamie J. Aulik, City Administrator Date: April 9, 2025 Re: Outdoor Burning Ordinances Members of the Public Safety and Welfare Committee: The item on the agenda, “Discussion and possible action re: Outdoor Burning Ordinances” refers to two ordinances referencing outdoor burning. Staff are seeking feedback to potentially modify outdoor burning ordinances. Discussion points include (but are not limited to) whether to allow outdoor burning, and if allowed the parameters of outdoor burning. Applicable ordinances are enclosed with this memo. Very respectfully, Jamie J. Aulik City Administrator Sec. 5-2-9 Open Burning. (a) Prohibitions; Definitions. "Open burning," as used herein, shall mean burning done outside of a building. Open burning is prohibited in the City of Verona without first obtaining a permit, with the following exceptions: (1) Small outdoor fires used for cooking, provided they are contained within a grill designed for cooking or an outdoor fireplace with a screen to contain any embers produced by burning. The burning material should not contain yard waste or rubbish. (2) Small open fires for welding, acetylene torches, safety flares, heating tar, or similar applications. (3) No burning shall be allowed on or immediately adjacent to the surface of any blacktop street. (4) All leaf burning is prohibited. (b) Substances Which May Be Burned. The following open burning may be conducted providing a burning permit is first obtained: (1) Reserved. (2) Fires set for practice and instruction of firefighters, or the testing of firefighting equipment. (3) The burning of small amounts of dry combustible rubbish not to include wet combustible rubbish, garbage, oily substances, asphalt, plastic, or rubber products. (4) The burning of trees, wood, limbs, stumps, brush, or leaves, provided, however, that such materials may be burned only in those areas zoned "agricultural". (c) Open Burning Procedures. (1) Before setting or starting any fire, a permit authorizing the setting or starting of such fire shall first be obtained from the Fire Chief or from any other person authorized or designated by the Fire Chief to issue such permits. All open burning conducted pursuant to such duly issued permit shall be performed in a safe, pollution-free manner, when wind and weather conditions are such as to minimize adverse affects, and in conformance with local and state fire protection regulation. (2) The size of the pile of material to be burned shall not exceed four (4) feet in any direction measured horizontally, or three (3) feet measured vertically. (3) The pile of material being burned shall be at least fifty (50) feet away from any structure, wood or lumber pile, wooden fence, trees, or bushes. Provisions shall be made to prevent the fire from spreading to within fifty (50) feet of such items or the fire shall otherwise be contained in an approved incinerator or burner device which is located at least fifteen (15) feet from any structure, wood or lumber pile, wooden fence, trees, or bush(es). (4) Any ashes created by burning such material as is lawful under this Section are to be disposed of in a manner authorized by law. (5) Open burning shall be constantly attended and supervised by a competent person of at least sixteen (16) years of age until such fire is extinguished. This person shall have readily available for use such fire extinguishing equipment as may be necessary for the total control of the fire while burning and/or extinguishing such fire. (d) Application for Permit. (1) Procedure for Issuance of Burning Permit. Before the setting or starting of any open burning permitted under this Section, a permit authorizing the burn shall be first obtained by the owner, operator, or agent from the Fire Chief or from such other person as may be authorized or designated by the Fire Created: 2025-01-29 15:31:21 [EST] (Supp. 11-24) Page 1 of 3  Chief to issue such permits. Application for a burning permit shall be made in writing upon a form furnished by the Fire Chief. The Fire Chief may change the form from time to time; the Fire Chief may also establish from time to time special rules or restrictions relating to open burning. Such rules may govern conditions including, but not necessarily limited to, the following: a. Hours when burning is allowed; b. Day(s) when burning is allowed; c. Material which may or may not be burned; d. Whether open burning is allowed or whether burning is only allowed with an approved incinerator or burning device; e. The length of time the permit is valid; f. What constitutes an approved burning device or incinerator; g. The size of the material pile burned by open burning; h. The distance or distances to be maintained between the material being burned and other flammable material; i. Supervision required for burning, including minimum age of supervisors and type of fire extinguishing equipment which must be present at the burn site; j. The manner in which ashes created by the burning under the permit are to be disposed of. Any such future restrictions as may be developed by the Fire Chief, if such restrictions are not specifically ordained in this Section, shall be effective in regulating burning within the City, but only if such restrictions are printed on the face of the burning permit issued or attached thereto. Any such restrictions hereafter adopted by the Fire Chief which are not specifically ordained in this Section shall, provided they are printed on the face of the burning permit or attached thereto, be binding upon permit applicants; any violation of such restriction shall be punishable as violations of this Section. (2) Issuance Of Permit. If the Fire Chief, or other person authorized or designated by the Fire Chief to issue such permits, finds that the proposed burning complies with all City ordinances and the regulations of the Department of Natural Resources as set forth in Wisconsin Administrative Code, he shall officially approve the application, and a burning permit shall be subsequently issued to the applicant. A copy of any burning permit, and the application therefore, shall be kept on file with the Fire Chief. If state approval is required, no local permit shall be issued until state approval is granted. No burning permit issued shall be valid for more than thirty (30) days from the date when issued. (3) Notice to Permittee. Each permit issued shall provide notice of materials that may be burned and those which may not be burned and further notice to the permittee of possible civil and criminal penalties for violation of this Section and of state regulations. (e) Outdoor Fireplaces/Chimineas Units Regulated. (1) All outdoor fireplaces must be used according to manufacturer's recommended requirements. (2) All fireplaces/Chimineas must be equipped with screens or containment systems to prevent the release of embers or sparks. They must be equipped with supports to protect surfaces from heat generated by the units. (3) All fireplaces/Chiminea units may only be used on concrete or other non-combustible surfaces. The use of a unit on a wooden deck, porch, patio, or under an overhang is prohibited. Created: 2025-01-29 15:31:21 [EST] (Supp. 11-24) Page 2 of 3  (4) Only the burning of dry, nontreated wood is acceptable. No lawn clippings, construction materials, garbage, brush, or other yard waste is permitted. (Ord. No. 02-650, 10-28-02) State law reference(s)—ILHR 14, Wis. Adm. Code Created: 2025-01-29 15:31:21 [EST] (Supp. 11-24) Page 3 of 3 Sec. 11-6-3 Public Nuisances Affecting Health. The following acts, omissions, places, conditions and things are hereby specifically declared to be public health nuisances, but such enumeration shall not be construed to exclude other health nuisances coming within the definition of Section 11-6-2: (a) Adulterated Food. All decayed, harmfully adulterated or unwholesome food or drink sold or offered for sale to the public. (b) Unburied Carcasses. Carcasses of animals, birds or fowl not intended for human consumption or foods which are not buried or otherwise disposed of in a sanitary manner within twenty-four (24) hours after death. (c) Breeding Places for Vermin, Etc. Accumulations of decayed animal or vegetable matter, trash, rubbish, rotting lumber, bedding, packing material, scrap metal or any material whatsoever in which flies, mosquitoes, disease-carrying insects, rats or other vermin may breed. Sec. 7-1-19 Animal Feces; Title 8, Chapter 1 Health and Sanitation; Sec. 8-1-7 Rodent Control; Sec. 8-1-8 Composting; Sec. 8-3-8 Mandatory Source Separation and Collection; Sec. 8-3-14 Collection of Refuse; Sec. 8-3-17 Garbage Accumulation; When a Nuisance; Sec. 8-3-18 Improper Placement; Sec. 13-1-285 Exterior Storage Standards for Residential, and Commercial Districts (d) Stagnant Water. All stagnant water in which mosquitoes, flies or other insects can multiply. (e) Garbage Cans. Garbage cans which are not fly-tight. Title 8, Chapter 1 Health and Sanitation; Sec. 8-3-8 Mandatory Source Separation and Collection; Sec. 8-3-14 Collection of Refuse; Sec. 8-3-17 Garbage Accumulation; When a Nuisance; Sec. 8-3-18 Improper Placement (f) Noxious Weeds. All noxious weeds and other rank growth of vegetation. Sec. 8-1-4 Destruction of Noxious Weeds (g) Water Pollution. The pollution of any public well or cistern, stream, lake, canal or other body of water by sewage, creamery or industrial wastes or other substances. Sec. 5-2-9 Open Burning; Sec. 7-8-5 Permit Required for Nonmetallic Mining; Title 8, Chapter 1 Health and Sanitation; Sec. 13-2-22 Standards for Development in Floodway Areas; Title 13, Chapter 3 Shoreland- Wetland Zoning; Sec. 15-2-7 Required Control of Erosion and Pollutants During Land Disturbance and Development; Sec. 15-2-9 Land Disturbing Activities Subject to Stormwater Runoff Control (h) Noxious Odors, Etc. Any use of property, substances or things within the City or within four (4) miles thereof or causing any foul, offensive, noisome, nauseous, noxious or disagreeable odors, gases, effluvia or stenches extremely repulsive to the physical senses of ordinary persons which annoy, discomfort, injure or inconvenience the health of any appreciable number of persons within the City. Sec. 5-2-9 Open Burning; Sec. 7-1-12 Prohibited and Protected Animals, Fowl, Reptiles and Insects; Sec. 8-1-8 Composting; Sec. 9-2-7 Use of the Public Sewers; Sec. 10-4-2 Unauthorized Operation of Motor Vehicles on Public or Private Property; Sec. 13-1-92 Industrial Land Uses; Sec. 13-1-93 Accessory Land Uses; Sec. 13-1-290 Odor Standards (i) Street Pollution. Any use of property which shall cause any nauseous or unwholesome liquid or substance to flow into or upon any street, gutter, alley, sidewalk or public place within the City. Sec. 5-2-9 Open Burning; Title 8, Chapter 1 Health and Sanitation; Title 8, Chapter 2 Pollution Abatement; Sec. 10-4-2 Unauthorized Operation of Motor Vehicles on Public or Private Property (j) Animals at Large. All animals running at large. Created: 2025-01-29 15:31:31 [EST] (Supp. 11-24) Page 1 of 2  Sec. 7-1-6 Restrictions on Keeping of Dogs, Cats, Fowl and Other Animals; Sec. 7-1-7 Impoundment of Animals (k) Accumulations of Refuse. Accumulations of old cans, lumber, elm firewood and other refuse. Sec. 7-1-19 Animal Feces; Sec. 8-1-7 Rodent Control; Sec. 8-1-8 Composting; Sec. 8-3-8 Mandatory Source Separation and Collection. Sec. 8-3-14 Collection of Refuse; Sec. 8-3-17 Garbage Accumulation; When a Nuisance; Sec. 8-3-18 Improper Placement; Sec. 13-1-285 Exterior Storage Standards for Residential, and Commercial Districts (l) Air Pollution. The escape of smoke, soot, cinders, noxious acids, fumes, gases, fly ash or industrial dust within the limits or within one mile therefrom in such quantities as to endanger the health of persons of ordinary sensibilities or to threaten or cause substantial injury to property. Sec. 5-2-9 Open Burning; Sec. 7-1-12 Prohibited and Protected Animals, Fowl, Reptiles and Insects; Sec. 8-1-8 Composting; Sec. 9-2-7 Use of the Public Sewers; Sec. 10-4-2 Unauthorized Operation of Motor Vehicles on Public or Private Property; Sec. 13-1-92 Industrial Land Uses; Sec. 13-1-93 Accessory Land Uses; Sec. 13-1-290 Odor Standards (Ord. No. 09-765, § I, 5-11-09) Created: 2025-01-29 15:31:31 [EST] (Supp. 11-24) Page 2 of 2