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Common Council Minutes March 5, 2001 7:00 p.m |
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Common Council Minutes March 5, 2001 7:00 p.m |
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Present: Absent:
Ald. Maurice Mathey Mayor Ed McAleer
Ald. Philip Schuman Marilyn Czubkowski,
City Clerk
Ald. Paul Craig
Ald. Rick Lieblang
Ald. Linda Quartaro
Ald. Kathy Aldridge
Ald. James Romanowski
Matt Carlson, City Administrator
Meeting was called to order by Ald. Philip Schuman, Acting Chair, at
7:00PM. A quorum was present and acting. The Pledge of Allegiance
was recited.
1. APPROVE MINUTES
MOTION TO APPROVE FEBRUARY 19, 2001 MINUTES (M. MATHEY/K. ALDRIDGE).
MOTION CARRIED.
2. CITIZEN COMMENTS
Jeff Nepper, 608 Milwaukee Street, Delafield, opposes a four hour parking
limit because it would be harmful for business, however, he would support
a three hour limit. He would like to see the impact that the new
Fish Hatchery Parking lot will have upon downtown parking before any formal
action is taken.
Julie Plotz, 703 Milwaukee Street, Delafield, supports the two hour
parking limit because it keeps traffic moving. She opposes a four-hour
parking limit. The Fish Hatchery and other municipal lots are for
long-term parking. Employees would take up longer-term parking and
customers would not find convenient parking for quick errands. Also,
the Fish Hatchery lot should be given a chance before parking changes are
made. Her prepared written remarks were given to M. Carlson for review.
Leslie Nepper, 608 Milwaukee Street, Delafield, agrees with the previous
remarks. She is very concerned about increasing the parking limit
to four hours. Wants it to remain at two hours.
Betsy Busch, 830 Wells Street, Delafield, described the types of businesses
affected by the parking issue and the impact that parking has on downtown
businesses. B. Busch states that an overwhelming number of business
owners and employees park their cars on the street thereby taking spaces
away from customers. She supports two-hour parking and believes that
the two-hour limit has a positive affect upon businesses. When adjusting
parking times the Council should look at the impact upon current and future
businesses.
Jim Zahorik, 1940 W. Shore Drive, Delafield, referred to the John Stockton
memo regarding CBD #1 parking. J. Zahorik passed out copies of a
memo related to CBD 1 & 2 parking (the clerk did not receive a copy
of the memo). He gave a historical perspective on the leasing of
parking. Parking problems have increased due to many new businesses
opening in the downtown area. J. Zahorik is again requesting that
Council Members consider this issue and review the contents of the memo.
He also supports the two-hour parking restrictions because it allows for
parking availability. Discussion ensued as to the CBD parking memo.
M. Carlson advised Council Members of several calls that he received
regarding this issue:
1) Dan Costigan supports two-hour parking and wishes that business
owners and employees would do a better job of following the restrictions.
2) Martina Verying supports the two-hour restrictions.
3) Colonial Inn would like to see the parking restrictions increased
to three-hours to better serve visitors.
4) Tom Walters and Patty Schultz from Creative Flair Salon would like
the parking changed to three hours. Two hours is too short.
5) M. Carlson received a petition signed by 21 business owners and
downtown residents who want the parking changed to four hours.
6) Bob Lang is concerned about the parking restrictions and suggested
working together and that employees not absorb parking spots.
7) The Blue Iris supports a three-hour parking restriction; two-hours
is too short and four hours is too long.
3. CONSENT AGENDA
a) Approve Bartender License for Neil E. Rand, N8 W31265 Concord Lane,
Delafield, 2-yr, American Legion Post 196
b) Approve purchase of replacement fire engine. Because of the
expense of this item, Council member L. Quartaro asked that this item be
discussed separately. M. Carlson provided background on this item.
The Fire Chief also provided information on this item and use within the
Fire Department.
c) Jonathon W. Zuleger, Bartender License, Sentry 1 yr.; Candice C.
Veigh, Sentry Foods 1 yr.; Matthew G. Carl, Operator’s Office, Marty’s
Pizza (read in)
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS 3A AND 3C (L. Quartaro/J. ROMANOWSKI).
MOTION CARRIED.
MOTION TO APPROVE CONSENT AGENDA ITEM 3B (P. CRAIG/R. LIEBLANG).
MOTION CARRIED.
4. COMMITTEE REPORTS
a) Licenses – CLASS B BEER AND CLASS B WINE, Ruggeri, Inc., Andrew
Mario Ruggeri, 120 Windsor Drive, Waukesha, WI 53186, Agent, Ruggeri’s,
515 Wells Street, Delafield, WI 53018
MOTION TO APPROVE (l. QUARTARO/J. ROMANOWSKI). MOTION CARRIED.
b) Plan Commission – J. Romanowski reported on the Commission’s activities.
There was a Public Hearing last Wednesday regarding the Ruff Properties
before its regular meeting. Current proposal is for Forty-four units
in a PUD; however, the Commission will not support this number of units.
The Commission is awaiting a counter-proposal. The Commission gave
final approval for the Purity Office Building on Sun Valley Drive.
Per J. Romanowski this is a tremendous tax base and that the building is
a very attractive masonry building. The Public Works Committee is
still reviewing general site engineering issues. Will need SIP approval
by the Common Council.
c) Lake Welfare Committee – P. Schuman reported on the activities of
this Committee. Meeting was held on February 20, 2001. There
will be an information meeting on April 22, 2001 (some question as to meeting
date), which will include Dr. Jeffrey Thornton of SWRPC and his final report
on Lake Nagawicka. The public meeting will discuss issues such as
fertilizers, drainage and the general welfare and care of the lake.
d) Park and Recreation Commission – K. Aldridge reported on the activities
of this Commission. Meeting was held on February 21, 2001.
The Commission had a good discussion regarding the Cushing Park plans.
Discussion focused on plans for public restrooms, signage, trails, removal
of under brush and a flagpole. Right now the Commission is holding
off on plans for a permanent restroom facility and, instead discussed upgrading
the port-a-potties (updating its base, putting some screening round it
and water for washing hands). The request for a park planner has
been sent out.
e) Public Works Committee – J. Romanowski reported on the activities
of this Committee. There was a second meeting regarding the 83/94-storm
water system and a consultant’s report on the watershed, detention ponds,
pollutant loading and its sources, etc. Their recommendations to
the stormwater ordinance and possible changes are still being reviewed.
J. Romanowski also reported on the lift station rehabilitation project.
f) Del-Hart Commission – L. Quartaro reported on this Commission's
activities. Minutes of February 20, 2001, meeting were included in
Council member’s packets. Will narrow down the engineering item at
the next meeting.
g) Recycling Committee – No report.
h) Police and Fire Commission – No report.
i) Cable TV Committee – No report.
j) Library Board – The application process of the new Library Director
will close March 30th.
k) Other Committees – No reports.
5. OLD BUSINESS
a) Valley Road Farms, Addition No. 1, Approve final plat (continued)
– Still awaiting developer’s attorney to submit language relative to this
subdivision.
b) Approve project agreement with Wisconsin Department of Transportation
to reconstruct Genesee Street. – M. Carlson provided information relative
to the public use agreement. Eighty percent funded by the state.
The costs attributed to this project have probably changed since there
were calculated several years ago. M. Carlson explained what expenses
would and would not be covered under the project. Angle parking will
need to be eliminated in order to utilize funds. J. Romanowski provided
a summary of the impact of angle parking and a comparison as to the loss
of parking space and where. He also suggested where some new spaces
might be created. Extensive discussion ensued and J. Romanowski was
commended for his work and findings.
Discussion also occurred relating to moving the utilities, which is
usually done during a major construction project when the streets are being
ripped up. M. Carlson said that this was worth checking into and
will make a formal request to WEPCO.
MOTION FOR AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE PROJECT USE AGREEMENT (R. LIEBLANG/L.
QUARTARO). MOTION CARRIED
c) Approve Ordinance No. 488, regarding connections to City of Delafield
Water System, Chapter 13.32.
M. Carlson gave an overview of Ordinance No. 488 regarding the added
language to waive mandatory hook-up and identifies area for hook-up.
MOTION TO APPROVE ORDINANCE NO. 488, REGARDING CONNECTIONS TO CITY
OF DELAFIELD WATER SYSTEM, CHAPTER 13.32 (J. ROMANOWSKI/L. QUARTARO).
MOTION CARRIED.
d) Resolution regarding voluntary water service area in M. Carlson
asked Council Members for guidance on the resolution regarding voluntary
water service area in downtown Delafield. The primary change was
to include Cushing Park and amendment in 4th clause.
MOTION FOR RESOLUTION REGARDING VOLUNTARY WATER SERVICES (L. QUARTARO/K.
ALDRIDGE). MOTION CARRIED.
6. MAYOR’S REPORT
Mayor McAleer was absent. Paul Price, 1833 Price Road, discussed
with Council members his property and an easement issue. J. Romanowski
needs to determine whether it is an easement or a right-of-way (there appears
to be some question as to what it actually is). This will be added
to Plan Commission’s agenda.
7. NEW BUSINESS
a) M. Carlson provided Council Members with two versions of an ordinance,
which he described along with their applications. Discussion followed
with the request for more information. This item is tabled to a future
meeting.
b) M. Carlson provided background information on this item. The
stormwater ordinance is in good shape and covers the pending NR 151 change.
MOTION TO APPROVE COLDER’S DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT (J. ROMANOWSKI/K.
ADLDRIDGE). MOTION CARRIED.
c) Discussion regarding the downtown parking area and CBD zoning requirements.
Several Council Members expressed the desire to wait and see how the Fish
Hatchery Parking lot will affect downtown parking before any major changes
to parking ordinances are made. R. Lieblang gave examples of why
the two-hour parking limit is too restrictive and needs to be extended
to three. He also interviewed people on the street who supported
a longer parking time. P. Craig would like to see business owners
do more to alleviate employees from parking on the street. He also
wants to be more proactive in addressing the parking issue and doe not
believe that the Fish Hatchery lot will have a positive impact.
MOTION TO CHANGE TWO HOUR PARKING LIMIT TO THREE HOUR PARKING (R. LIEBLANG/P.
CRAIG). MOTION CARRIED.
d) J. Romanowski would like to see neutral but factual language/information
in Newsletter so that residents can make an informed decision. Therefore,
he drafted a detailed memo regarding the water referendum and its attributes.
P. Craig expressed concerns about certain items in the memo as possibly
inciting a negative reaction from citizens by conveying an unintentionally
biased approach to the resolution. However, other Council Member’s
thought that the memo was informative and factual and, therefore, should
be published regardless of potential reactions from citizens. Extensive
discussion ensued over the memo and its contents. K. Aldridge would
like to see something more succinct because of the length of the memo.
MOTION TO INCLUDE J. ROMANOWSKI’S INFORMATION ABOUT THE WATER REFERENDUM
IN THE CITY NEWSLETTER (J. ROMANOWSKI/K. ALDRIDGE). MOTION CARRIED.
e) Members discussed a possible change in Common Council meeting nights
in order to give more time for members to review agenda items. However,
because meetings take up other nights it might be difficult to change nights.
Members asked M. Carlson if he could try to send out meeting materials
by Thursday instead of Friday. M. Carlson said he would try.
8. ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT
The 2000 minutes are back on the website and earlier years may follow
as well.
9. CLERK’S REPORT
a) Election results-voters, 2/20/01 (Oconomowoc School Dist.)
M. Czubkowski put together a list of total number of voters.
Each member has this in his or her Council packet.
10. FINANCIAL REPORT
a) Approve voucher list
MOTION TO APPROVE VOUCHER LIST (R. LIEBLANG/M. MATHEY). MOTION
CARRIED.
b) February Revenue and Expense Report (Informational Only)
CORRESPONDENCE
a. Correspondence from Daniel P. Vrakas regarding recently passed legislation.
b. Correspondence from Dept. of Natural Resources regarding Tree City
USA.
c. Correspondence from League of WI Municipalities.
d. Correspondence from Coenen/Swandby Associates, Inc.
e. Correspondence from Mark O’Horo requesting to add stop signs at
intersection of Birch and Hawthorne (Referred to City Engineer for Review).
f. Correspondence from Lynn Reich regarding the letter from Jim Stoffer
dated February 6, 2001.
g. Correspondence from Jeff Forslund, Lake Country Jewelers, regarding
new downtown parking regulations.
h. Correspondence from Tom Kelley regarding new downtown parking regulations.
i. Correspondence from Patrick T. Kelley, KEM Associates, LTD, regarding
new downtown parking regulations.
j. Correspondence from Denise Wein, Wein & Associates, Inc., regarding
new downtown parking regulations.
k. Correspondence from Waukesha County Community Development regarding
CDBG Set-Aside Fund Grant Application.
MOTION MOVED BY ALD. CRAIG, SECONDED BY ALD. ALDRIDGE AT 8:32 PM TO
ADJOURN INTO CLOSED SESSION PER STATUTE 19.85(C) CONSIDERING EMPLOYMENT,
PROMOTION, COMPENSATION OR PERFORMANCE EVALUATION DATA OF ANY PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
OVER WHICH THE GOVERNMENTAL BODY HAS JURISDICTION OR EXERCISES RESPONSIBILITY
(PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT/CONTRACTUAL AGREEMENTS AND CITY ADMINISTRATOR),
AND 19.85(E) DELIBERATING OR NEGOTIATING THE PURCHASE OF PUBLIC PROPERTIES,
THE INVESTING OF PUBLIC FUNDS, OR CONDUCTING OTHER SPECIFIED PUBLIC BUSINESS
WHENEVER COMPETITIVE OR BARGAINING REASONS REQURE A CLOSED SESSION (PURCHASE
OF PUBLIC LAND. JOINT SERVICES).
ROLL CALL: ALD. MAURICE MATHEYALD, YEA. PHILIP SCHUMAN, YEA, ALD. PAUL
CRAIG, YEA, ALD. RICK LIEBLANG, YEA, ALD. LINDA QUARTARO, YEA, ALD. KATHY
ALDRIDGE, YEA, ALD. JAMES ROMANOWSKI, YEA
12. MOTION TO RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION 9:34 PM (QUARTARO/CRAIG),
ROLL CALL: ALD. MAURICE MATHEYALD, YEA. PHILIP SCHUMAN, YEA, ALD. PAUL
CRAIG, YEA, ALD. RICK LIEBLANG, YEA, ALD. LINDA QUARTARO, YEA, ALD. KATHY
ALDRIDGE, YEA, ALD. JAMES ROMANOWSKI, YEA
13. MOTION TO ADJOURN (QUARTARO/CRAIG)