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Monroe City Council: June 6, 2012
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MONROE - In a meeting Monday, the City of Monroe Board of Public Works:

- Approved permits for Ruda Properties, LLC to install driveway approaches on 4th Avenue West and 10 1/2 Street West; TDS Telecom to install new fiber facilities in areas throughout city; and Minhas Brewery to run aerial phone lines across 13th Street between buildings.

- Approved bills from Hasse Surveying for $2,300 for surveying Lamers lot in north industrial park; Whitney Tree Service for $6,700 for tree trimming and tree and stump removals; and Veolia Environmental Services for $1,600 for recycling.

- Postponed a review of the Wastewater Treatment Plant 2011 Compliance Maintenance Annual Report.

- Reviewed quotes and authorized purchase of labor and lighting for the senior center for $6,850 from Clark Electric, conditioned upon approval of funding by Finance & Taxation Committee.

Chris Beer, representing some homeowners on 9th Street, asked about the city finishing the landscaping on their street "so it looks nice by Cheese Days." Engineering Supervisor Al Gerber and Forester Paul Klinzing said trees were ordered and asked that people contact the city about any specific problems on their lots.

MONROE - In a meeting Monday, the City of Monroe Public Safety Committee:

- Reviewed and recommended approval of Main Street Monroe Cars on the Square, June 8 and Aug. 3; Monroe Area Rebel Soccer Dribble Across Wisconsin fundraiser event, June 8; Monroe Balloon Rally, Inc. Monroe Balloon Rally June 15-16; and Colony Brands Monroe Badger Days, June 18.

As part of the Monroe Main Street special event application, committee members, other aldermen and event organizers discussed events taking place more often on certain sides of the Square, particularly the north side, blocking both lanes of traffic in those areas, and whether events could be rotated around the Square.

Police Chief Fred Kelley explained that event organizers determine where they want the events to occur, and the city merely approves the applications. Committee member Tom Miller gave some reasons why certain sides are chosen for specific events, such as placement of the sun and raised platforms for visibility. Miller also explained that closing an outer lane of traffic provided more safety for pedestrians crossing to events on the inside lanes.