A. CALL TO ORDER & ROLL CALL
Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Present at roll call were Mayor Armstrong and Alderpersons Bauman, Miller, Beer, Koch, Thoman, Marsh, and Schilt. Alders Boyce and Newcomer were absent.
B. CORRECTION OF MINUTES
None
C. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None
D. BUSINESS BY MAYOR
Mayor Armstrong advised that he is working on some items for the new Council.
E. APPEARANCES BY THE PUBLIC
None
F. CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION GRANTING MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
2. APPROVE CLAIMS AS PRESENTED ON CLAIMS LIST
Motion by Alder Beer to approve, seconded by Alder Marsh. Upon roll call vote, motion carried.
G. LICENSE COMMITTEE (THOMAN)
1. RESOLUTION GRANTING A "CLASS C" WINE LICENSE TO BULLQUARIAN BREWHOUSE, LLC
City Attorney Bartholf provided Council members with a legal opinion regarding the application ahead of the Council meeting. Motion by Alder Miller to approve the resolution, seconded by Alder Beer. Alder Miller requested to amend the resolution to approve the "Class C" Wine license and review sales prior to June of 2019 to verify receipts are nearing or have reached 50% or more of gross sales coming from non-alcoholic beverages. Discussion took place. Upon roll call vote, the motion did not carry, with Alders Miller and Koch voting aye, and Alders Bauman, Beer, Thoman, Marsh, and Schilt voting nay.
2. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGENT CHANGE FOR CLASS "A" FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE ISSUED TO BOCO MONROE
Alder Thoman presented the resolution and moved for its approval. Motion was seconded by Alder Koch. Upon roll call vote, motion carried.
H. BUSINESS: OPEN
1. CONSIDERATION OF PROCEEDING WITH RICOH FOR CONTRACTED SERVICES OF A RECEPTIONIST TO FILL THE VACANCY OF THE CITY HALL SECRETARY POSITION
Administrator Rath gave an overview of the services Ricoh provides and discussed benefits and advantages to having a contract with Ricoh. He explained the role and duties of the position, length of the contract, and the cost. Discussion took place. Motion by Alder Bauman to proceed with a 1-year contract with Ricoh for contracted services of a receptionist to fill the vacancy of the City Hall Secretary position. Motion was seconded by Alder Beer. Upon roll call vote, motion carried with Alders Bauman, Beer, Koch, and Schilt voting aye and Alders Miller, Thoman, and Marsh voting nay.
I. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (BEER)
1. RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL EVENTS
Alder Beer presented the resolution and moved for its approval. Motion was seconded by Alder Miller. Upon roll call vote, motion carried.
2. RESOLUTION CREATING 15-MINUTE TIMED PARKING AREA IN THE 800 BLOCK OF 17TH AVENUE
Alder Beer presented the resolution and moved for its approval. Motion was seconded by Alder Schilt. Discussion took place. Upon roll call vote, motion carried with Alders Bauman, Beer, Thoman, Marsh, and Schilt voting aye and Alders Miller and Koch voting nay.
J. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS
Alder Bauman shared positive and negative comments she heard at the spring election.
Alder Marsh asked Administrator Rath to make a presentation on the 2016 draft audit.
Alder Beer also shared her experiences at the spring election.
K. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS
City Clerk Voegeli said the spring election went well. There were a lot of comments about not being in City Hall, but also compliments from the public about the organization of the election. She talked about issues with write in votes on election day and thanked the City staff that helped on election day.
Administrator Rath complimented City Clerk Voegeli and the election staff on their work on election day.
L. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS
None
M. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Alderperson Beer, seconded by Alderperson Koch. Upon voice vote, motion carried.
Arianna Voegeli
City Clerk
(April 23, 2018)
WNAXLP
Mayor Armstrong called the meeting to order. Present at roll call were Mayor Armstrong and Alderpersons Bauman, Miller, Beer, Koch, Thoman, Marsh, and Schilt. Alders Boyce and Newcomer were absent.
B. CORRECTION OF MINUTES
None
C. PRESENTATION OF PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS
None
D. BUSINESS BY MAYOR
Mayor Armstrong advised that he is working on some items for the new Council.
E. APPEARANCES BY THE PUBLIC
None
F. CONSENT AGENDA
1. RESOLUTION GRANTING MISCELLANEOUS LICENSES
2. APPROVE CLAIMS AS PRESENTED ON CLAIMS LIST
Motion by Alder Beer to approve, seconded by Alder Marsh. Upon roll call vote, motion carried.
G. LICENSE COMMITTEE (THOMAN)
1. RESOLUTION GRANTING A "CLASS C" WINE LICENSE TO BULLQUARIAN BREWHOUSE, LLC
City Attorney Bartholf provided Council members with a legal opinion regarding the application ahead of the Council meeting. Motion by Alder Miller to approve the resolution, seconded by Alder Beer. Alder Miller requested to amend the resolution to approve the "Class C" Wine license and review sales prior to June of 2019 to verify receipts are nearing or have reached 50% or more of gross sales coming from non-alcoholic beverages. Discussion took place. Upon roll call vote, the motion did not carry, with Alders Miller and Koch voting aye, and Alders Bauman, Beer, Thoman, Marsh, and Schilt voting nay.
2. RESOLUTION APPROVING AGENT CHANGE FOR CLASS "A" FERMENTED MALT BEVERAGE LICENSE ISSUED TO BOCO MONROE
Alder Thoman presented the resolution and moved for its approval. Motion was seconded by Alder Koch. Upon roll call vote, motion carried.
H. BUSINESS: OPEN
1. CONSIDERATION OF PROCEEDING WITH RICOH FOR CONTRACTED SERVICES OF A RECEPTIONIST TO FILL THE VACANCY OF THE CITY HALL SECRETARY POSITION
Administrator Rath gave an overview of the services Ricoh provides and discussed benefits and advantages to having a contract with Ricoh. He explained the role and duties of the position, length of the contract, and the cost. Discussion took place. Motion by Alder Bauman to proceed with a 1-year contract with Ricoh for contracted services of a receptionist to fill the vacancy of the City Hall Secretary position. Motion was seconded by Alder Beer. Upon roll call vote, motion carried with Alders Bauman, Beer, Koch, and Schilt voting aye and Alders Miller, Thoman, and Marsh voting nay.
I. PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE (BEER)
1. RESOLUTION APPROVING SPECIAL EVENTS
Alder Beer presented the resolution and moved for its approval. Motion was seconded by Alder Miller. Upon roll call vote, motion carried.
2. RESOLUTION CREATING 15-MINUTE TIMED PARKING AREA IN THE 800 BLOCK OF 17TH AVENUE
Alder Beer presented the resolution and moved for its approval. Motion was seconded by Alder Schilt. Discussion took place. Upon roll call vote, motion carried with Alders Bauman, Beer, Thoman, Marsh, and Schilt voting aye and Alders Miller and Koch voting nay.
J. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY ALDERPERSONS
Alder Bauman shared positive and negative comments she heard at the spring election.
Alder Marsh asked Administrator Rath to make a presentation on the 2016 draft audit.
Alder Beer also shared her experiences at the spring election.
K. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY DEPARTMENT HEADS
City Clerk Voegeli said the spring election went well. There were a lot of comments about not being in City Hall, but also compliments from the public about the organization of the election. She talked about issues with write in votes on election day and thanked the City staff that helped on election day.
Administrator Rath complimented City Clerk Voegeli and the election staff on their work on election day.
L. BUSINESS PRESENTED BY THE PRESS
None
M. ADJOURNMENT
Motion to adjourn by Alderperson Beer, seconded by Alderperson Koch. Upon voice vote, motion carried.
Arianna Voegeli
City Clerk
(April 23, 2018)
WNAXLP