Industrial Park Commission Meeting Minutes – March 16, 2016

A meeting of the Industrial Park Commission was called to order at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, March 16, 2016, by Chairman O’Neill.

Members Present: Beatty, Feldt, Grissman, Haen, Jerome, Knaus, Nytes, O’Neill.

Also Present: Planning Director Jakel, Mayor Rosin, Director of Public Works Sundelius, Project Engineer Neumeier, Planning/Engineering Technician Holmes, new Commission member Mike Schmidt, Media.

Absent and Excused: Schilling.

1. Excuse the Absent. A motion to excuse the absent Commission member was made by Feldt, seconded by Beatty. All members voted aye. Motion carried.
2. Minutes. A motion to approve the minutes of the January 28, 2016, meeting was made by Beatty, seconded by Feldt. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

1. New Member Introduction. Chairman O’Neill introduced new Commission member Mike Schmidt. Mr. Schmidt is an employee at Team Industries and will begin his appointment on April 1^st. Mr. Schmidt replaces Jerry Haen who moved out of the City making him eligible to serve on the Commission. A motion to permit Mr. Schmidt to remain in the Chambers during Executive Session was made by Haen, seconded by Feldt. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

1. Executive Session – Disposition of Lot 5 in NEWPC. A motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:35 a.m. pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(e) to discuss the disposition of Lot 5 in the NEW Prosperity Center was made by Knaus, seconded by Feldt. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

1. Open Session – Disposition of 9.66 Acres in NEWPC. A motion to return to Open Session at 8:50 a.m. was made by Haen, seconded by Beatty. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

1. Executive Session – Disposition of Lot 2 in NEWPC. A motion to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:51 a.m. pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(e) to discuss the disposition of Lot 2 in the NEW Prosperity Center was made by Haen, seconded by Grissman. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

1. Open Session – Disposition of Lot 2 in NEWPC. A motion to return to Open Session at 9:00 a.m. was made by Knaus, seconded by Haen. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

1. General Matters. Mr. Haen asked how much property was available for sale. Mr. Jakel explained that there were three lots left but none with more than 3.8 acres in size. Mr. Haen suggested that if the Commission was to remain in business, the long process of site selection and development should begin now. Mr. Jakel explained that he would include the matter on a future agenda. On behalf of the City, Chairman O’Neill thanked Mr. Haen for his 20+ years of service to the Commission. Mr. Haen explained that it was a very good experience and suggested that the Commission plan farther in the future than anticipated to accommodate the increase in regulations for development.

There being no further business to be brought before the Commission, a motion to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 a.m. was made by Haen, seconded by Feldt. All members voted aye. Motion carried.

Julianne Schroeder, Executive Assistant