COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES – APRIL 16, 2019

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS Council Chambers Kaukauna, Wisconsin – April 16, 2019.

Pursuant to adjournment on April 3, 2019 meeting of the Common Council of the City of Kaukauna called to order by Mayor Penterman at 7:00 P.M. on Tuesday, April 16, 2019.

Roll call present: Coenen (via phone), Driessen, DeCoster, Duda, Kohne, McGinnis, Roehrig and
Thiele.

Also present: DPW Sundelius, City Atty. Davidson, Asst. Fire Chief Schneider, Police Chief Manion, HR Director Vanderloop, Fin. Director VanRossum and interested citizens.

One minute of silent prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the American Flag observed by the assembly present.

Motion by Driessen, seconded by DeCoster to suspend the rules and waive the reading of the minutes of the previous meeting of April 3, 2019.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Motion by Roehrig, seconded by McGinnis to adopt the minutes of the meeting of April 3, 2019 as presented.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Presentation of letters, petitions, remonstrances, memorials, and accounts.

Bills Payable – Kohne made a motion, seconded by Driessen to pay bills out of the proper accounts.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried

City Lot (Kenneth & Fifteenth Streets) purchase request from Phil and Cordelia Cook.

Mayor Penterman read the letter from Phil and Cordelia Cook, 1413 Kenneth Ave., requesting to purchase the city owned lot next to their house.

Motion by McGinnis, seconded by Kohne to receive and place on file the letter from Phil and Cordelia Cook.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Motion by Kohne, seconded by Roehrig to forward the request from Phil and Cordelia Cook to the Plan Commission.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Zoning Change Petition from Gary & Lisa Natrop.

Mayor Penterman read the letter from Gary and Lisa Natrop requesting the current zoning of commercial to residential two family for property at 710 E. Hyland Avenue, Kaukauna.

Motion by Kohne, seconded by Roehrig to receive and place on file the letter from Gary and Lisa Natrop and forward the zoning change petition to the Plan Commission.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Public Appearances

Lenard VandeHey, 1124 Ridge Court spoke to the Council regarding the pavement project on Ridge Court. Mr. VandeHey presented pictures of the area where sidewalks would be installed. With the installation of sidewalks homeowners would lose a sizeable area of green space. The residents of Ridge Court are asking the Common Council to consider delaying the project for five years.

Business Presented by the Mayor

Recognition of Tom McGinnis on 28 years of service to the City of Kaukauna.

Mayor Penterman presented Ald. McGinnis with a gift and thanked him for his 28 years of service to the City of Kaukauna. President of the Council Coenen also thanked Ald. McGinnis on his service to the City of Kaukauna.

Weather Radio Update.

Mayor Penterman gave an update on the partnership between the City of Kaukauna and Outagamie County. Approximately 50 NOAA weather radios will be given to City of Kaukauna residents at no charge. Interested citizens should contact the Mayor’s office during business hours.

Mayor Penterman, per the direction of the Council, contacted Outagamie County Executive Tom Nelson to get information on the future of the siren use and costs. The City has not received a response from Outagamie County at this time. Mayor Penterman will update the Council when he a response is received.

Letter of Retirement from Assistant Fire Chief Don Grindheim.

Mayor Penterman read the letter of retirement from Don Grindheim.

Motion by McGinnis, seconded by Kohne to receive and place on file the letter of retirement from Assistant Fire Chief Don Grindheim.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Reports of Standing and Special Committees

Board of Public Works Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2019.

BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS

Meeting of the Board of Public Works called to order by Chairman McGinnis at 6:00 P.M. on Monday, April 15, 2019.

Members present: Coenen (via phone), DeCoster, Driessen, Duda, McGinnis, and Thiele.

Absent: Kohne and Roehrig

Also present: Mayor Penterman, Attorney Davidson, DPW/Eng. Sundelius, Eng./GIS Spec. Neumeier, Proj. Eng. Cesafsky, Fin. Director VanRossum, Police Chief Manion, Asst. Fire Chief Teesch, Rec. Dir. Malloy, and interested citizens.

Motion by Driessen, seconded by DeCoster to excuse the absent members.
All Ald. present voted aye.
Motion carried.

1. Correspondence – None.

2. Update on C.T.H. CE Trail Extension.

DPW/Eng. Sundelius explained that the Highway Department will not be doing any paving work on CTH CE in 2019 due to the increase in project scope and cost caused by the City’s desire to add the extension of CTH CE Trail easterly to Haas Road. The urbanization of Haas Road will not occur in 2019 due to the delay in the CTH CE Trail Extension project.

3. Authorization to bid Project #1-19, 2019 Concrete Street Paving Project.

Eng./GIS Spec. Neumeier gave background information on the concrete street paving project. The Board asked for more information on the Wisconsin Avenue project. Four parking options for Wisconsin Avenue were discussed.

Motion by Coenen to go with option #2 – North Angle/South Parallel parking on Wisconsin Avenue.
Roll call vote: DeCoster – nay, Driessen – aye, Duda – aye, McGinnis – aye, Thiele – aye, Coenen – aye.
Motion carried 5 to 1.

Motion by Driessen, seconded by Duda to authorize the Engineering Department to seek bids for Project #1-19, 2019 Concrete Street Paving.
All Ald. present voted aye.
Motion carried.

4. Authorization to bid Project #2-19, Green Bay Road Area Utility Relay.

Eng./GIS Spec. Neumeier gave an overview of the project as part of ongoing utility updates throughout the City.

Motion by Duda, seconded by Thiele to authorize the Engineering Department to seek bids for Project #2-19 Green Bay Road Area Utility Relay.
All Ald. present voted aye.
Motion carried.

5. Authorization to bid Project #5-19, 2019 Sidewalk Replacement Program.

DPW/Eng. Sundelius explained that the City performs a sidewalk replacement project every other year. A sidewalk replacement project is scheduled for 2019. Sidewalk replacement criteria and proposed project areas were outlined.

Motion by DeCoster, seconded by Driessen to authorize the Engineering Department to seek bids for Project #5-19, 2019 Sidewalk Replacement Program.
All Ald. present voted aye.
Motion carried.

6. Authorization to bid Project #6-19, 2019 Konkapot Creek Bank Stabilization.

Eng./GIS Spec. Neumeier gave an overview of the three-year project area and detailed 2019 work area drawings.

Motion by Driessen, seconded by Thiele to authorize the Engineering Department to seek bids for Project #6-19, 2019 Konkapot Creek Bank Stabilization.
All Ald. present voted aye.
Motion carried.

7. General Matters – none.

Motion by DeCoster, seconded by Driessen to adjourn.
All Ald. present voted aye.
Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 6:31P.M.

Sally Kenney
Clerk/Treasurer

Motion by McGinnis, seconded by Duda to approve the meeting minutes from the Board of Public Works of April 15, 2019. Ald. Kohne asked for more information about item 3, 2019 Concrete Street Paving Project. Eng. Sundelius provided the details on the questions asked. The pros and cons of waiting on the paving was discussed.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Health & Recreation Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2019.

HEALTH AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

A meeting of the Health and Recreation Committee was called to order by Vice-Chairman McGinnis on Monday, April 15, 2019 at 6:32 p.m.

Members present: Roehrig (via phone), Duda, and McGinnis.

Absent and Excused: Kohne

Also present: Mayor Penterman, Ald. Coenen, DeCoster, Driessen, Thiele, Attorney Davidson, DPW/Eng. Sundelius, Eng./GIS Spec. Neumeier, Proj. Eng. Cesafsky, Street Superintendent VandenHeuvel, Fin. Director VanRossum, Police Chief Manion, Asst. Fire Chief Teesch, Rec. Dir. Malloy, and interested citizens.

1. Correspondence – None.

2. Request for use of Hydro Park and Konkapot Trail on June 1, 2019 from River View Middle School Random Acts of Kindness Club.

Motion by Duda, seconded by Roehrig to allow the use of Hydro Park and Konkapot Trail on June 1, 2019 from River View Middle School Random Acts of Kindness Club.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carried.

3. Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License to KARMA for Live from Hydro Park, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24, August 7 and 14, 2019 Hydro Park, Kaukauna.

Motion by Duda, seconded by McGinnis to grant the Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License to KARMA for Live from Hydro Park, June 5, 12, 19, 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24 and August 7 and 14, 2019 Hydro Park.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carried.

4. Request for change of agent from Daniel Schmidt to Andrew Gay for Kwik Trip 209, 1101 Gertrude Street.

Motion by Duda, seconded by McGinnis to grant the change of agent from Daniel Schmidt to Andrew Gay for Kwik Trip 209, 1101 Gertrude Street.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carried.

5. Request for change of agent from Efrain L. Carrisco Gonzales to Jason D. Hurst for Electric City Lanes, 136 W. Wisconsin Ave.

Motion by Duda, seconded by McGinnis to grant change of agent from Efrain L. Carrisco Gonzales to Jason D. Hurst for Electric City Lanes, 136 W. Wisconsin Ave.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carried.

6. Discuss prorating of Outdoor Beverage Area Permit to new businesses.
Mayor Penterman explained the request to have the Outdoor Beverage Area Permit prorated.

Motion by Duda, seconded by McGinnis to have the city attorney draft an appropriate ordinance change to prorate an Outdoor Area Beverage Permit.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carried.

7. Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License to KARMA for 2019 Food Truck Rally Kick-off, April 27, 2019 Hydro Park, Kaukauna.

Motion by Duda, seconded by McGinnis to grant a Temporary Class “B” Retailer’s License to KARMA for 2019 Food Truck Rally Kick-off, April 27, 2019 Hydro Park, Kaukauna.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carried.
8. General Matters – None.

Motion made by Duda, seconded by McGinnis to adjourn.
All members present voted aye.
Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 6:39 P.M.

Sally Kenney
Clerk/Treasurer

Motion by Roehrig, seconded by Kohne to approve the meeting minutes from the Health & Recreation Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2019.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Heart of the Valley Metropolitan Sewerage District Regular Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2019.

Motion by McGinnis, seconded by Kohne to receive and place on file the Heart of the Valley Metropolitan Sewerage District Regular Meeting Minutes of March 12, 2019.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

1000 Islands Environmental Center Committee Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2019.

Motion by McGinnis, seconded by Duda to receive and place on file the 1000 Islands Environmental Center Committee Meeting Minutes of March 21, 2019.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Operators/Bar Tenders License – The following operators have applied for an operator’s license for 2018-2020 and has been recommended for approval based upon the records check done by the Kaukauna Police Department.

Ann M. Heine – 173 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Kaukauna
Lori A. Hurst – 235 W. Wisconsin Avenue, Kaukauna
Crystal J.S. McCallister – 1020 E. Kimberly Avenue, Kimberly
Jeanette K. Taplin – 87 S. Lake Street, Neenah
Serena J. Thompson – W2350 Northwestern Avenue, Bonduel

Motion by Roehrig, seconded by Kohne to approve the Operators/Bartenders license.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Reports of City Officers.

Fire Report

Motion by Coenen, seconded by Kohne to receive and place on file the Fire Report.
All Ald. present voted aye.
Motion carried.

Ambulance Report

Motion made by Coenen, seconded by Kohne to receive and place on file the Ambulance Report.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Police Report

Motion made by Coenen, seconded by McGinnis to receive and place on file the Police Report.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Municipal Court Report

Motion made by Coenen, seconded by Kohne to receive and place on file the Municipal Court Report.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Treasurer’s Deposit Report

Motion made by Coenen, seconded by McGinnis to receive and place on file the Treasurer’s Deposit Report.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Building Inspection Report

Motion made by Coenen, seconded by DeCoster to receive and place on file the Building Inspection Report.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Presentation of Ordinances and Resolutions.

Motion made by Coenen, seconded by McGinnis to suspend the rules and wave the reading of Resolution approving a two-lot certified survey map for Randy Otto.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Motion by Coenen seconded by McGinnis to adopt Resolution approving a two-lot certified survey map for Randy Otto.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Motion made by Coenen, seconded by Kohne to suspend the rules and wave the reading of Preliminary Resolution declaring intent to exercise special assessment police powers for public improvements on West Wisconsin Avenue, Desnoyer Street, Kaukauna Street, Ridge Court, Moon Ridge Court, Andrea Michelle Court, White Birch Street, Bear Paw Trail, Antelope Trail and Gray Squirrel Lane.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Motion by Kohne, seconded by Roehrig to adopt preliminary Resolution declaring intent to exercise special assessment police powers for public improvements on West Wisconsin Avenue, Desnoyer Street, Kaukauna Street, Ridge Court, Moon Ridge Court, Andrea Michelle Court, White Birch Street, Bear Paw Trail, Antelope Trail and Gray Squirrel Lane with the amendment that the sidewalk on Ridge Court not be put in until the sidewalk on Hillcrest Drive is installed.
Roll call vote: Coenen – aye, DeCoster – aye, Driessen – aye, Duda – aye, Kohne – aye, McGinnis – nay, Roehrig – aye, Thiele – aye.
Motion passed 7 to 1.

Adjourn to Closed Session pursuant to Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(a) Deliberation concerning Outagamie County Circuit Court Case No. 18-cv-1198, City of Kaukauna v. Rushab LLC, Et al.

Motion by Duda, seconded by Roehrig to adjourn to closed session.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Adjourned to closed session at 7:44 PM.

Return to Open Session for possible action.

Motion by Roehrig, seconded by Kohne to return to open session.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Returned to open session at 8:01 PM.

Consideration of Miscellaneous Business.

Swearing in of newly elected officials.

Clerk/Treasurer Kenney swore in newly elected officials.

Adjourn sine die.

Motion by McGinnis, seconded by DeCoster, to adjourn sine die.
All Ald. voted aye.
Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:05 P.M.

Sally A. Kenney
Clerk/Treasurer