City Council Minutes Feb. 06, 2007

CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
FORT ATKINSON, WISCONSIN
February 6, 2007

1.  CALL MEETING TO ORDER
 
A regular meeting of the City Council was called to order by President Simdon at 7:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building.

2.  ROLL CALL
 
On call of the roll, members present were:
LaVerne Behrens
John Mielke
Jim Simdon
Steve Tesmer
Mark Zastrow
Also present were the City Manager, City Engineer, City Attorney, City Clerk/Treasurer and City Public Works Superintendent.

3.  APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF JANUARY 16, 2007 REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
 
Cm. Mielke moved to approve the minutes of the January 16, 2007 regular Council meeting. Cm. Zastrow seconded the motion. The motion carried on a voice vote.

4.  PUBLIC HEARINGS  
None

5.  PETITIONS, REQUESTS AND COMMUNICATIONS  
    a.  PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF 0.742 ACRES BY RICKEY & PAULA SCHROEDER FOR PROPERTY ON HIGHWAY 12 (WHITEWATER AVENUE).
Cm. Tesmer, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to refer the petition to the Planning Commission. The motion carried on a voice vote.
 
    b.  PETITION FOR ANNEXATION OF 3.306 ACRES BY JONES DAIRY FARM FOR PROPERTY ON JONES AVENUE.
Cwmn. Behrens, seconded by Cm. Tesmer, moved to refer the petition to the Planning Commission. The motion carried on a voice vote.

6.  RESOLUTIONS AND ORDINANCES  
None.

7.  REPORTS OF OFFICERS, BOARDS AND COMMITTEES  
Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Tesmer, moved to accept and file the minutes of the Water Tower Committee meeting held January 11, 2007; the minutes of the Park & Recreation Board meeting held January 15, 2007; and the minutes of the Historical Society Board meeting held December 21, 2006; the minutes of the Climate Protection Ad Hoc Committee meeting held January 15, 2007; the minutes of the Historical Society's Finance Committee meeting held January 23, 2007; and the minutes of the Public Library Board meeting held December 4, 2006. The motion carried on a voice vote.

8.  UNFINISHED BUSINESS  
    a.  REVIEW AND APPROVE FOURTH AMENDMENT TO EXCLUSIVE OPTION BETWEEN CITY AND DIGI-STAR FOR LOT IN THE ROBERT L. KLEMENT BUSINESS PARK.

The City Manager stated the exclusive offer Digi-Star had with the City for lot 11 in the Robert L. Klement Business Park expired December 1, 2006. The City and the Industrial Development Corporation have been working with Digi-Star to negotiate a successor agreement.

The City Attorney prepared the Fourth Amendment to the agreement which is a three-year option extension that does the follwing:

  • Is retroactive to December 1, 2006.
  • Allows Digi-Star to purchase a 5.8 acre parcel in the Robert L. Klement Business Park at $20,000 per acre for a three (3) year period ending December 1, 2009.
  • Takes away identifying Lot 11 as an exclusive lot for the company.
  • Specifically excludes Lots 3 and 12, due to recommended higher prices.
  • Allows the $10,800 in option money paid by Digi-Star to the City to be applied to the purchase price if Digi-Star buys a lot in the Park.
  • Does not allow the second option payment of $10,000 to be applied to the purchase price.

Sheldon Mielke, President of the Industrial Development Corporation stated that Digi-Star is a valuable company to this community with 61 employees located in Fort Atkinson and 5 over-seas. He also stated the successor agreement gives good options to Digi-Star and he looks forward to a continued, long future with them.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to approve the Fourth Amendment to the Exclusive Option between the City of Fort Atkinson and Digi-Star for a lot in the Robert L. Klement Business Park. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

    b.  RECOMMENDATION FROM INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION TO RE-PRICE HIGHWAY 26 FRONTAGE LOTS IN ROBERT L. KLEMENT BUSINESS PARK.

Sheldon Mielke, President of the Industrial Development Corporation gave a brief history on the rationale associated with the original pricing of land in the Business Park. He stated the market on the south-side is quite a bit different than that of Madison Avenue on the west-side. He further explained that the Business Park is a Tax Incremental Financing District and the reason for its creation was to promote development and contribute to the community's tax base.

The Industrial Development Corporation is however recommending the sale price of Lots 3 and 12 in the Business Park be increased from $20,000 per acre to $40,000 per acre. The remaining non-frontage lots will remain at $20,000 per acre.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to approve the recommendation from the Industrial Development Corporation to re-price the Highway 26 frontage lots 3 and 12 in the Robert L. Klement Business Park from $20,000 per acre to $40,000 per acre and to instruct the City Attorney to review the contract with CB Richard Ellis in regards to changing the sale prices. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

9.  NEW BUSINESS  
    a.  REVIEW AND APPROVE BIDS FOR TIRE CHANGER, WHEEL BALANCER AND ACCESSORIES FOR DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AS BUDGETED.

The City Manager stated three bids were received from Bumper to Bumper, Pomp's Tire Service and NAPA Auto Parts. The low bidder was Bumper to Bumper at $9,678 and the City had a budget of $11,000.

Cm. Mielke, seconded by Cm. Tesmer, moved to purchase the tire changer, wheel balancer and accessories from Bumper to Bumper in an amount not to exceed $9,678. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

    b.  REVIEW AND APPROVE CONTRACT FOR INSPECTION SERVICES IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SHERMAN AVENUE PROJECT.

The City Manager stated the City is required to provide inspection services for the utility installation on Sherman Avenue. The City Engineer has solicited quotations and interviewed the three firms who submitted costs to the City. Kunkel Engineering was the low price at $55,200. There were some issues that arose regarding the firm, however they have been resolved and they will provide the proper inspectors for the job.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to approve the contract for inspection services for water and sewer in conjunction with the Sherman Avenue project and award it to Kunkel Engineering in an amount not to exceed $55,200. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously.

    c.  REVIEW ANNUAL REPORTS FROM CITY DEPARTMENTS FOR 2006.

Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to accept and file the Annual Reports from the City Departments for 2006. The motion carried on a voice vote.

10.  MISCELLANEOUS  
    a.  SPECIAL BEER AND WINE LICENSE FOR ST. JOSEPH'S CHURCH FISH FRY ON MARCH 2, MARCH 23, AND APRIL 6, 2007.
Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to approve the Special Beer and Wine Licenses for St. Joseph's Church fish fry on March 2, March 23 and April 6, 2007. The motion carried on a voice vote.

  b. GRANTING OPERATOR LICENSES.
Cm. Tesmer moved, seconded by Cmn. Zastrow, to approve the following list of applicants for operator licenses for the 2006-2008 license period:

REGULARS:Stephanie K. Wicksfor use at Legion Dugout
Jennifer M. Ruizfor use at Blackhawk Tavern
Phillip Sykes Jr.for use at Lions Quick Mart
Wendy S. Millerfor use at Belmont Casino
Christopher R. Oridwayfor use at Southside Shell
The motion carried on a voice vote.

c. CITY, SEWER, WATER AND FUNDS 4, 6, 8, 12 AND 13 YEAR-END FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2006. The City Manager reviewed all of the funds with the Council pointing out all of the highlights and end-results of the 2006 budget year. The Sewer and Water Utilities basically spent everything they took in and the Water Utility saw an increase in revenues due to the rate increase that occurred midway through the year. There was also a slight decline of about 5% in revenue for residential and commercial use. The General Fund experienced pay back of some of the borrowed money from the TIF's and generated an approximate fund balance of $1.1 million. Most revenues came in over budget and a number of expenditures were under budget due to the reorganization of staff. Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to approve the list of overdrawn accounts and to transfer $56,299.89 from the General Fund to cover these amounts. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously. Cm. Mielke, seconded by Cm. Tesmer, moved to accept the City, Sewer, Water and Funds 4, 6, 8, 12 and 13 Year-End Financial Statements as of December 31, 2006. The motion carried on a voice vote. Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cwmn. Behrens, moved to authorize the carrying forward of unspent funds from projects not completed in 2006 into the 2007 budget in the amount of $158,251.18. On call of the roll, the motion carried unanimously. d. REQUEST TO SET PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE MEETING DATE. The Council set a Public Works Committee meeting for February 19, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. e. REQUEST TO SET FINANCE COMMITTEE MEETING DATE. The Council set a Finance Committee meeting for February 19, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. f. MOVE INTO CLOSED SESSION AFTER COUNCIL MEETING PURSUANT TO SECTION 19.85(1)(E), WISCONSIN STATUTES, TO DISCUSS LAND ACQUISITION. Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Tesmer, moved to proceed into closed session after the Council meeting pursuant to Section 19.85(1)(e), Wisconsin Statutes, to discuss land acquisition. The motion carried on a voice vote with Cwmn. Behrens stepping down from her seat during closed session due to a conflict of interest with the issue to be discussed.

11.  CLAIMS, APPROPRIATIONS AND CONTRACT PAYMENTS  
  a. VERIFIED CLAIMS.
The following is a list of bills to be approved by the Council.

CITY, SEWER, WATER
AT&TServices; directory listing; pay phone; computer line$  1,515.41
Abendroth WaterSoftener rent; water173.12
Aearo CompanyTessman - safety glasses234.95
All Communications 14' red printer cable 8.00
Am. Soc. on Aging Hathaway conf. registration 390.00
Amish Acres Down payment; meals, plays 200.00
Armstrong Heating Furnace cleaned/pad 53.00
Assoc. AppraisalJan. assessment services; postage; supplies 2,494.16
Atlas OutfittersFlotation device; waterline 138.00
BJ Elec. SupplyElectrical supplies; soft start 1,300.39
Badger Meter, Inc. 125 meters; test 4" meter; meter O-rings 6,738.16
Matthew/Marlene Bakken Citation refunded 67.50
Barnes DistributionConnectors 181.02
Battery Products Inc. Batteries 44.41
Bear Graphics Inc.Tally slips 204.91
Best Test Auto Elec.Repair/test starter 49.00
Bill's Repair LLCSquad repairs; replace siren & speaker3,763.58
Blue Cross/Blue ShieldFebruary monthly dental premium 7,937.95
Brooks Tractors Inc.Armrest; 3 cutting edges 703.69
Brus, AnthonyMeals; WCPA Conference 40.80
Bumper to BumperGenerator parts; auto parts; supplies; hose 1,054.23
CDW Gov., Inc. Symantec/User licenses 626.68
Camacho, PaulJan. 8 & 22 interpreter 70.00
Chainsaw Barney'sChains 158.40
Chamber of CommerceZastrow banquet; dues 329.00
Chemsearch Cleaner 303.70
CitibankWired postage 1,000.00
Coastal Training Tech.Safety videos 560.18
Comfort Suites InnHefty & Enger; lodging conference 164.00
Concept Seating Dispatch chair parts 45.00
Cronatron Welding Sys. Welding supplies 75.02
Danielson, AlanRefund 06 taxes - wrong assessment 458.96
Davies Water Gate valve key adaptor 699.00
Davis, Jeffrey S. Memory card; conference meals 44.39
Dell Marketing Sound bar; PC; monitor; systems 5,553.16
Diggers HotlineYearly service (1st installment) 1,246.76
Earth Tech Inc. Prof. services; lab services 2,717.50
Eder Flag Mfg. 24 wood pole sections 158.56
Elkhorn Chemical Towels; cleaner; bleach 778.68
EnergeticsValve 17.32
Enforcer Tech. Software support 3,733.05
Fire Engineering2-year subscription 51.95
Firehouse Magazine 2-year subscription 52.00
First AYD Corp. Cleaning supplies; hand soap 291.43
5-Alarm Fire & SafetyMic keeper; harness; skyhook winch; foam; tubes 2,845.44
Forestry SuppliersPruning saws, blades 75.44
F.A. City Band2007 Donation 2,000.00
F.A. Glass/Mirror Maintenance; glazing 430.96
Fort Mem. Hospital 4 blood alcohol tests 145.60
Frontier FS Co-Op Diesel; unleaded 24,514.84
G.F.C. Leasing Copier lease 1,922.86
Galls, Inc. Car door opener 16.49
General Comm. Maintenance contract; reprog. radios; charger 4,614.00
Goad, John L. Repair controller box from accident 100.00
Gordon Flesch Co. Copier & service 145.22
GraingerService kit 79.11
Great West WI Deferred Comp, P.R. #1 4,900.00
Great West WI Deferred Comp, P.R. #2 4,900.00
H&H Fire Protec. Ear plugs; sanitizer; inspect extinguishers 155.00
HSBC Bus. SolutionsConcrete vibrator 143.98
Hach CompanyMeter; two probes 1,644.50
Harder Helsley Wipes; degreaser 171.87
HarrisAccounting software upgrade 4,820.00
Hasler Finan. Serv. Postage machine lease 301.74
Havill-Spoerl Ford Meter removed; frozen meter 68.49
Huber Bldg. Systems Steel trim 733.04
Inn at Amish Acres Down payment - rooms 420.00
Intellisys Inc. Software support 1,650.00
Intl. Soc. of Arboriculture Certification 100.00
ITL Patch Co., Inc. 200 emblems 389.85
ITT Flygt Corp. Pump repair kit 1,658.00
Jeff Co Chief's Assc Dues 50.00
Jeff Co Drug Task Force Drug cash match for 2007 947.20
Jeff Co Economic Membership fees 12,080.00
Jeff Co Emerg Comm2006 Halloween patrol 252.32
Jeff Co Fire Chief AssnMembership dues 50.00
Jeff Co TreasurerJanuary tax settlement; January dog license fees 809,598.32
Jefnet/NetwurxJan. - Feb. internet; email filter 322.00
Jim's Key Shop Repair door lock 60.00
Johnstone SupplyLab equip. switch; thermostat 144.38
Kalahari ResortLodging 372.00
Krahn, Steven Reimburse for jury duty 160.00
Kustom Signals Inc. Radar,916.00
L & S Electric Grinder parts 475.00
Lab Safety Supply 12 pair of gloves 236.94
Lampert, John F. Health ins. reimbursement 702.79
Langer, Ronald C. WI Arborist registration 300.00
Lastusky, Scott L. Jan. car allowance; supplies; hand soap 127.15
Lawson Products Inc. Lube; equipment; cable ties; 215.85
League of Munic. Dues 3,184.42
Lemke Fence of Jeff Caps for posts 19.75
Lincoln Contr. SupplyRectifier 123.77
MATC Truman MS Windows Registration 91.00
MATC - BursarJanuary tax settlement 246,600.70
MATCJuarez - NIMS training 30.10
Maasz-Schaller, Linda Election training 57.34
Maintenance Eng. Bulbs 498.09
Mark's Auto Squads - switch, sensors 384.72
Mauel, J. & Assoc. Tax/pet license programs 450.00
McMaster-Carr SupplyPadlocks; v-belts; pipe fittings; staples 566.17
Menard'sShelf brackets; anchors; lumber 21.24
Mid American ResearchWeed killer 677.20
Midway USACleaning solvent; shotgun case 40.01
Miller/Bradford/RisbergKit; switch 124.30
Mineroff, Saul Elec. Digital monitoring system 445.85
Minnesota Life Ins. Co. Feb. monthly life insurance 1,006.91
Modular Piping Supply Connectors, pipe1,328.40
Morton International 283.92 ton road salt 12,146.10
Municipal Code Corp. Annual code on internet 400.00
Natl. Arbor Day Fndt. Membership dues 15.00
Natl. Fire & Rescue 12 issues NFR 20.00
Natl. Fire Protection Membership renewal 150.00
NFPARenew subscription 697.50
Neher Elec. Supply Electrical supplies; ballasts 483.04
North Woods SuperiorDegreaser; frost melt 206.35
Olson, EugeneRefund 2006 taxes - wrong assessment 191.39
Oshkosh Office Sys. Clean copier drum 150.00
Per-Mar Security Serv. Museum security Jan. - Dec. 643.32
Peterson, Earl Jan. Elec. Inspections; IAEI Membership 765.00
Phoenix Tank Serv. South tower maintenance #1 of 12 696.50
Polydyne, Inc. Polymer 1,840.00
Positive Promotions Pocket pals 118.55
Postmaster Postage for "A" zone water bills 497.29
Precision Alignment Oils change and balance tires on squads 261.75
Premier Bank Fed. Withholding; Soc. Sec.; Medicare - P.R. #133,824.07
Premier BankFed. Withholding; Soc. Sec.; Medicare - P.R. #2 & 2A 41,084.49
Quill CorporationLaser printer cartridges 305.96
Radio Shack 5 digital cameras 999.95
Randolph Rose Collec. Deposit: Girl/Bird 500.00
Regency SuitesCloute & Steinke lodging 178.00
Reinders, Inc. Mower parts 632.11
Riesterer & Schnell Scarifier Tines 386.27
Rogers & Westrick Office expense 300.00
Ryan Bros. - F.A. Ambulance contract - Jan. 2007 6,675.75
SK Windows & DoorsRepair O.H. door spring 286.89
SW - WBIA Juarez - membership dues 30.00
Safeguard Business SysChecks 948.19
Schneider Printing Inc.Water bills 910.00
School Dist. of F.A. January tax settlement 1,825,591.72
Schultz-Bernstein 2007 Network Support 800.00
Schulz, Todd WLEEDA Conference/Meals 34.40
Schumacher Elev. Inc. Elevator maintenance contract 2,647.40
Seeger, Matthew J. Black turtleneck 9.49
Sherwin-Williams Co. 5 gallons of paint 136.95
Shilts Auto Repair Oil change; rotate tires 100.00
Snap-On-ToolsTools158.85
Staples Credit PlanOffice supplies79.77
StreichersKey defender; map light; flashlight 224.83
Super Wash of F.A. 120 car wash tokens 300.00
TnT CleaningJanuary cleaning 128.00
Temple Display Ltd. 4 banners 589.72
Tracy & Sons, Inc. Pump 2,500 gallons of sludge 400.00
Traffic & Parking Cnt. 12 folding stop signs; brackets; transformer base1,319.20
USTAMembership renewal 25.00
USA Blue BookTubes; lead tube adapter 54.24
U.W. Madison March 1 Registration (Christensen, Paul) 130.00
United Parcel Serv. Parcel pick up service 158.88
Van Galder BusBus trip deposit 425.00
WASC Membership Membership dues 65.00
WMCAWI Municipal Clerk's Assoc. due 45.00
WWOA Southern Dist. Conf. registration (Christensen, Paul) 40.00
Wagner, Ryan Safety shoes 73.49
Walmart Comm., Inc. Camera dock kit; letters 53.15
Wastewater Training Kielman - phosphorus removal training 240.00
Water Department Water 598.45
Wiedenbeck, Inc. Steel; solvent; equipment 706.65
Wilmet, John E. Vehicle & travel costs 296.37
Wingate Inn Juarez - lodging 439.56
WI Arborist Assoc. Cloute & Steinke registration 300.00
WI Arborist Assoc. Kramp & Cloute membership dues 80.00
WAHI Pallan & Courtier registration 450.00
WI Chief of Police Assn Dues 100.00
WI City/Co. Mgnt Assoc Dues; registration 305.14
WI Dept. of Admin. Administrative Code updates & renewals 270.00
WI Dept. of Admin. Hard and soft covered Statutes 598.00
WI Dept. of Empl TrustFeb. monthly health ins. 76,171.20
WI Dept. of Justice Time system access 1,230.00
WI Dept. of Revenue State withholding tax - P.R. #1 7,086.26
WI Dept. of Revenue State withholding tax - P.R. #2 8,853.01
WI D.O.T. Annual sign fee (2 signs) 100.00
WI Dept. of Trans. 2007 employer notification program 20.00
WI Dept. of Trans. 56 unpaid parking citations 280.00
W.E.D.A. Mielke - 2007 dues 242.00
WeEnergies Electricity; natural gas 75,569.89
WeEnergies Relocate street lights - Sherman Ave.; electricity 4,016.64
WeEnergies Install street lights - Koshkonong Estates 9,943.99
WI Emerg. Mngmt. Chemical inventory report fee 450.00
WI Fire Inspec. Assoc. Juarez, Gerondale, Verhalen, Emrick dues 140.00
WI Park & Rec. Assoc. Lastusky & Ketterman membership 230.00
WI Plastic Drain Tile 20 sections of tile65.66
WI Retirement System January monthly retirement 38,288.75
WI Rural Water Assoc. Siglinsky & Bergner conference registration 230.00
WSFCAEmrick membership 75.00
WI State Lab of Hygiene Prof. testing program; fluoride testing 715.50
WI Steam CleanerSix nozzles 67.63
WI Water Assoc. Paul & Christensen registration 40.00
Wolter Power SystemsAnnunciator 233.90
ZEP Manufacturing Co. Cleaning supplies 326.40
LIBRARY
Ace Hardware Maintenance 2.06
Antique TraderPeriodicals 84.00
Architectural Digest Periodicals 69.95
Audio EditionsAv. 48.00
Baker & Taylor BooksBooks 1,278.83
Bender, Matthew & Co. Books164.90
Birds & BloomsPeriodicals 35.98
CDW Government Inc. Supplies 821.42
Country Living Periodicals 18.00
Express Video Clinic Av. 34.19
Family HandymanPeriodicals 22.98
FortunePeriodicals 159.00
Guitar Player Periodicals 23.99
Health Periodicals 19.97
Highsmith, Inc. Supplies54.29
Info USA Marketing Books 565.00
Inspirational Resources Books 12.00
Jonas Office ProductsSupplies 89.70
Journal Sentinel, Inc. Periodicals 98.80
Junior Library Guild Books 3,150.00
K-MartSRP 312.89
Kent Adhesive Prod. Supplies 103.07
Lakeshores Library Sys. Continuing education 20.00
MailboxPeriodicals 29.95
Margraf Collec. Agency Books 16.85
Menzer, Charlene Continuing education 17.46
Mid-WI Fed. Lib. Syst. Books 775.00
Midwest TapeAv. 138.19
Model RailroaderPeriodicals 94.95
NascoSRP 155.24
Nation, The Periodicals 99.00
Natl. Audubon Soc. Periodicals 20.00
Natl. Geographic Soc. Periodicals 34.00
Natl. Wildlife Fed. Periodicals 46.00
OutsiderPeriodicals 40.00
PC WorldPeriodicals 24.95
Penworthy Co. Books 1,683.81
Platinum Plus for Bus. SRP, information services, supplies 605.16
Postmaster Postage 234.00
Psychology Today Periodicals 19.95
Quilter's Newsletter Periodicals 22.92
Reader's Digest Periodicals 13.98
Reminisce Periodicals 35.98
Self Periodicals 17.00
ShopkoSRP 289.77
Team Software Sol. Information services 125.00
Thomson GaleBooks & information sources 1,492.82
Vos Sentry Foods Supplies 33.21
W.I.P.F.L.I. Information services 1,400.00
Weyenberg Frank Lib.Av. 34.98
WI Library Assoc. Continuing education 426.00
WI State Genealogical Periodicals25.00
TOTAL CITY ACCOUNTS$ 3,288,590.62
TOTAL SEWER ACCOUNTS        55,904.18
TOTAL WATER ACCOUNTS        28,997.32

12.  ADJOURNMENT  
Cm. Zastrow, seconded by Cm. Tesmer, moved to adjourn the February 6, 2007 regular City of Fort Atkinson Council meeting at 8:10 p.m. The motion carried on a voice vote.

/s/ Matt Trebatoski
City Clerk/Treasurer