City Council Meetings

MINUTES OF THE Mayor Steve Washburn WATERTOWN CITY COUNCIL Deborah Everson Regular Meeting Tuesday, August 28, 2018 Lindsay Guetzkow Adam Pawelk Michael Walters 1. Call to Order and Roll Call Pursuant to due call and notice thereof, the regular meeting of the Watertown City Council was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 28, 2018 in the Council Chambers of City Hall by Mayor Steve Washburn. Council Members present: Washburn, Mike Walters, Deb Everson, Lindsay Guetzkow and Adam Pawelk. City Staff present: City Administrator Shane Fineran and Clerk/Treasurer Lynn Tschudi. 2. Adopt Agenda EVERSON MOVED, GUETZKOW SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT THE AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 3. Consent Agenda Discussion and Approval All items listed under the consent agenda are considered to be routine by the City Council and will be enacted by one motion on an affirmative vote by roll call of a majority of the members present. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a Council member or citizen so requests, in which event, the item(s) will be removed and discussed prior to the adoption of the consent agenda. PAWELK MOVED, WALTERS SECONDED A MOTION TO APPROVE THE CONSENT AGENDA AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. A. Adopt a motion to approve City Council Meeting Minutes from August 16, 2018 B. Adopt a motion to approve City Council Work Session Minutes from August 16, 2018 C. Consider Resolution #2018-110, Approving Temporary Liquor License for the Watertown Lions for Crowfest D. Consider Resolution #2018-111, Approving Temporary 3.2 Beer License for the Watertown Lions for the Educators Dinner E. Approving Resolution #2018-112, Approving Peddlers Permit for Dale Copeman 4. Open Forum 5. New/Old Business A. Recognition of Rob Wilkening Mayor Washburn recognized resigning planning commission chair Rob Wilkening. Rob Wilkening approached the podium. He said he will miss Watertown and has enjoyed being a part of the community. Washburn thanked him for his nine years of service. B. Crowfest II City Administrator Fineran said that Mario’s Italian Kitchen along with the Lions are requesting Page 1 of 2  assistance with garbage and road closures for the second annual Crowfest. Parking in the public services area will be available for the event. Mario Cortolezzis approached the podium. He updated on the success of the 2017 Crowfest event. For this year there are 14 vendors scheduled for the morning market. There will be a Tour de Watertown to promote the community. Tim Staloch from the Park Commission approached the podium. He indicated that the group is planning a route with minimal road closures. The route is four miles and will begin and end at Rick Johnson Park. The fun ride will begin at 10 a.m. Washburn asked staff if there was any negative feedback from last year. Fineran stated no negative feedback. Walters asked for clarification on parking. EVERSON MOVED, WALTERS SECONDED A MOTION TO ADOPT RESOLUTION 2018-109 APPROVING USE OF STREETS AND NO PARKING, MUNICIPAL PARK, AND DONATION OF TRASH SERVICE. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 6. Other Reports Fineran updated on the seal coating throughout downtown. Clerk Tschudi updated on the Primary Election turnout. Guetzkow updated on the joint council and EDA meeting discussing future collector roads and road construction. Fineran stated a meeting with the County is scheduled for the 10th of September. 7. Claims GUETZKOW MOVED, WALTERS SECONDEDA MOTION TO ADOPT THE 2018 CLAIMS AS PRESENTED. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. 8. Adjournment Members of the City Council and City staff may convene directly following the adjournment of the meeting at the Luce Line Lodge in a purely social event. Membes of the public are welcome to attend. EVERSON MOVED, WALTERS SECONDED A MOTION TO ADJOURN THE MEETING AT 6:45 P.M. MOTION CARRIED 5-0. Page 2 of 2