Village Board

VILLAGE OF WAUNAKEE BOARD MEETING 500 West Main Street February 19, 2018 6:00 PM Meeting Minutes CALL TO ORDER The February 19, 2018 Village Board meeting was called to order by President Chris Zellner at 6:05 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Phil Willems, Chris Zellner, Sue Springman, Gary Herzberg, Bill Ranum, Sam Ballweg Absent: Steve Kraus Also Present: Todd Schmidt, Julee Helt, Kevin Even, Roberta Baumann, Bryan Kleinmaier, Maria Patt, Sam Kaufmann, Nila Frye, Mary Heimbecker, Ann Lewandowski, Richard Sarabia, Ashia Dale, Linda Ashmore, Gerry Ashmore, JoAnn Buchanan-Rounds, Colleen Webster, Carrie Arneson, John Hyland, Mary Ellen Kearney, Jan Uebersetzig, Elana Dresen, Frank Bergman, Kaleb Gottwald CONSENT AGENDA Items under the consent agenda may be acted upon by one motion. If, in the judgment of any Board Member, a consent agenda item needs discussion, the item may be moved to later on the agenda for discussion and/or action. Motion by Sue Springman, second by Gary Herzberg, to approve the Consent Agenda including all of the items listed below. Motion Passed. For: 6, Against: 0. 1 Approve Corrected January 15, 2018 Village Board Minutes and February 5, 2018 Village Board Minutes Motion to approve corrected January 15, 2018 Village Board minutes and February 5, 2018 Village Board minutes. 2 Approve Schedule of Bills Motion to approve check number 75989 in the amount of $16,284.68, check numbers ranging from 75994 through 76016 totaling $186,076.72, check number 76017 in the amount of $909, and numbers 76018 through 76046 totaling $79,778.96. 3 Approve Naming Park Property at 2607 Dublin Way as Dublin Park Motion to approve naming the park located at 2607 Dublin Way as Dublin Park. 4 Approve 2018 Parks PAYGO Fund Project List Motion to approve the 2018 Parks PAYGO project list as presented by staff. 5 Approve Proposal from Fred Kolkmann Tennis and Sport Surfaces, LLC for Centennial Park Tennis and Basketball Court Reconstruction Motion to approve the Centennial Park Tennis and Basketball Court proposal from Fred Kolkmann Tennis and Sport Surfaces, LLC. 6 Approve Ordinance Authorizing Distribution of Payments for State Property  Tax Credits Motion to approve the Ordinance Authorizing Distribution of Payments for State Property Tax Credits. PUBLIC COMMENT Colleen Webster provided the Village Board with a petition titled “Height Limit for Downtown Commercial Zoning District,” containing 262 signatures. Maria Patt spoke in opposition of petitions. Ann Lewandowski explained that good intentions sometimes have unintended consequences. Sandy Taylor expressed concerns about wavering opinions among decision makers. Mary Heimbecker wanted a referendum question to approve a tax incremental district. Nile Frye was trying to get people informed about tax incremental districts. John Hyland advised making cautious decisions when creating groundwork for the long term. Kaleb Gottwald talked about public process. Ashia Dale remarked that young homeowners are assuming the Comprehensive Plan is being used as a guide when decisions are being made. PUBLIC HEARING 1 Discuss and Take Action on Amendment to Chapter 133 (Zoning Code) for Height Restrictions in C-1D Downtown Commercial District This item was removed from the agenda prior to the beginning of the meeting. NEW BUSINESS 1 Discuss and Take Action on Update to Construction Fee Schedule and Contract with General Engineering Company for Inspection Services Motion by Sue Springman, second by Bill Ranum, to approve the increase for inspection fees and the updated Agreement for Inspection Services, as presented. Motion Passed. For: 6, Against: 0. 2 Discuss and Take Action on MLG Request to Amend Amendment to Agreement for Development of Phase II of Village of Waunakee Tax Incremental District No. 3 *The Village Board may convene in closed session as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session. Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Sam Ballweg, to convene in closed session at 6:40 p.m. as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, related to a request from MLG to amend the Amendment to Agreement for Development of Phase II of Village of Waunakee Tax Incremental District No. 3. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session. Motion Passed. For: 6 - Phil Willems, Chris Zellner, Sue Springman, Gary Herzberg, Bill Ranum, Sam Ballweg. Against: 0. Absent: 1. 3 Discuss and Take Action to Acquire Property for Cross Street Extension *The Village Board may convene in closed session as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of  public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session. Motion by Phil Willems, second by Sam Ballweg, to convene in closed session at 6:42 p.m. as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, related to acquisition of property for Cross Street extension. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session. Motion Passed. For: 6 - Phil Willems, Chris Zellner, Sue Springman, Gary Herzberg, Bill Ranum, Sam Ballweg. Against: 0. Absent: 1. 4 Discuss and Take Action on Development Agreement for Tormach *The Village Board may convene in closed session as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session. Motion by Gary Herzberg, second by Phil Willems, to convene in closed session at 6:43 p.m. as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, related to a development agreement for Tormach. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session. Motion Passed. For: 6 - Phil Willems, Chris Zellner, Sue Springman, Gary Herzberg, Bill Ranum, Sam Ballweg. Against: 0. Absent: 1. 5 Discuss and Take Action on Development Agreement for Hovde *The Village Board may convene in closed session as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session. Motion by Sue Springman, second by Sam Ballweg, to convene in closed session at 6:44 p.m. as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, related to a development agreement for Hovde. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session. Motion Passed. For: 6 - Phil Willems, Chris Zellner, Sue Springman, Gary Herzberg, Bill Ranum, Sam Ballweg. Against: 0. Absent: 1. 6 Discuss and Take Action on Acquisition of Property for Public Purpose for Potential Downtown Parking *The Village Board may convene in closed session as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or  conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session. Motion by Phil Willems, second by Sam Ballweg, to convene in closed session at 6:45 p.m. as authorized by Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(e) for the purpose of deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session, related to acquisition of property for public purpose for potential downtown parking. The Village Board may reconvene in open session and discuss and take action on the subject matter discussed in closed session. Motion Passed. For: 6 - Phil Willems, Chris Zellner, Sue Springman, Gary Herzberg, Bill Ranum, Sam Ballweg. Against: 0. Absent: 1. ADJOURN Motion by Sam Ballweg, second by Gary Herzberg, to adjourn at 8:19 p.m. Motion Passed. For: 6, Against: 0. Respectfully Submitted, _____________________________________ Julee R. Helt, Village Clerk