On this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. starting with roll call. Roll Call: Kent Strong, Thomas Vos, Robert Miller, John Ekes, Peter Girolamo, John Thate and James Beardsley. Alderman Joel Jacobsen was absent. Also present were: City Administrator, David Torgler; Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor, Larry Gobel; Administrative Services Manager – Police Dept., Kim Hardesty; Police Chief, David Walsh; Library Director, Gayle Falk and City Attorney, Thomas Kircher.

Citizen Comments – None.

Chamber of Commerce Representative – No report.

Approval of Minutes –Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Miller seconded to approve the Committee of the Whole and City Council minutes of November 21, 2006. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Letters and Communications – None.

Alderman Vos informed the Council that he had received a call from former Mayor Jeannie Hefty regarding the intersection of Chestnut and Milwaukee Avenue (Coach’s intersection) having a vision issue. She stated that the first parking stall on Milwaukee Avenue blocked her view of any oncoming traffic.

Alderman Miller stated that he has fielded concerns regarding the 30 minute loading zone signs being located too high and people disregarding them.

Alderman Thate questioned if there were any parking stalls in the City for small vehicles only. Chief Walsh stated that a sign could be put up, however it would just be advisory for drivers, as it is not enforceable by the Police Department.

Alderman Beardsley voiced his concern over the high piles of snow in the center island located by the Hwy 36 entrance to Wal-Mart. He stated that if a vehicle was trying to make the left turn off of Hwy 36 into Wal-Mart they had to go into the oncoming traffic just to see around the large snow pile. Mr. Gobel, Department of Public Works – Streets and Parks Supervisor, stated that he would inform the County of this situation as they plow that area.

Mr. Gobel wanted to update the Council on the recent snowstorm. He noted that several citizens were very upset with the fact that the City roads were so icy. He informed the Council that due to the unusually warm weather that we had previous to the storm and with the rush hour traffic running over all of the snow, it was compacted down and froze with the dropping temperatures. He noted that his crews are continuing to work on the ice situation.

Alderman Ekes moved and Alderman Vos seconded to receive and accept reports 1-3. All were in favor and the motion carried. (These reports are on file at City Hall for viewing.)

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to approve pre-paids in the amount of $32,269.14 on November 29, 2006 totaling $32,269.14 and vouchers in the amount of $144,863.33 on December 5, 2006 for a grand total of $177,132.47. Reimbursements were in the amount of $3,088.84 on November 22, 2006. Debit Card purchases were in the amount of $58.80 for Police and $671.19 for the Library. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Girolamo, Ekes, Miller, Vos, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to approve the licenses and permits as presented. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Landrum, Frank H.
Andrews, Sylvia Ann
Dorrington, Michelle A.

Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Vos seconded to approve the reappointment of Carol Anderson to the Community Development Authority – term to expire on November 4, 2010; the reappointment of Bil Scherrer to the Community Development Authority – term to expire on November 4, 2010; the reappointment of Arlene Runkel to the Airport Committee – term to expire on December 4, 2009; the appointment of the 2007 Poll Workers (complete list available at City Hall). All were in favor and the motion carried.

41. A Resolution approving a three-year contract extension to the existing solid waste hauling contract with Veolia Environmental Services Midwest, Inc. (formerly Onyx Waste Services).

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 41, A resolution approving a three-year contract extension to the existing solid waste hauling contract with Veolia Environmental Services Midwest, Inc. (formerly Onyx Waste Services). Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to adopt Resolution No. 41. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Girolamo, Miller, Ekes, Vos, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

None

Mayor Lois entertained a motion to enter into closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats 19.85(1)(c) Considering employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to enter into closed session at 6:42 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Girolamo, Miller, Vos, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: None.

Alderman Ekes moved and Alderman Thate seconded to reconvene into open session at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Girolamo, Miller, Ekes, Vos, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: None.

Alderman Girolamo moved and Alderman Ekes seconded to approve Motion 06-525. Roll Call: Ayes: Strong, Girolamo, Miller, Ekes, Vos, Thate and Beardsley. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Vos seconded to adjourn the meeting at 7:02 p.m. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Adjourned at 7:02 p.m.

Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen