MINUTES

EAU CLAIRE CITY COUNCIL LEGISLATIVE MEETING

Tuesday, December 13, 2011

City Council Chamber                                                                      4:00 p.m.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL

Council President Kincaid called the meeting to order.  The following members were present:  Council Members Larry Balow, David Duax, Kerry Kincaid, David Klinkhammer, Kathy Mitchell, Mark Olson, Jackie Pavelski, Bob Von Haden, Thomas Vue, and Dana Wachs.  Absent:  Council Member Andrew Werthmann. 

CONSENT AGENDA

The Council considered a resolution adopting the Consent Agenda for selected items of routine business on Tuesday, December 13, 2011.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Balow and seconded by Council Member Vue “to adopt the consent resolution”.  Said motion passed unanimous vote.   

Council Member Werthmann arrived in the Council Chamber.   

PROCLAMATIONS AND RECOGNITION 

Council President Kincaid read a joint proclamation with the University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire declaring December 13, 2011 as Bon Iver Day and commending the band for its success and the attention it brings to Eau Claire’s rich and growing musical and cultural scene. 

The Council considered a resolution proclaiming the City of Eau Claire as the Kubb Capital of North America.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Werthmann and seconded by Council Member Pavelski “to adopt said resolution”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

APPOINTMENTS 

The City Council considered a resolution approving the following appointments to Boards, Committees and Commissions:   

Bicycle/Pedestrian Advisory Commission(three-year terms to expire December 31, 2014)
Matt Andrews – new appointment                 Mary Ritland - reappointment

Landmarks Commission(three-year terms to expire December 31, 2014)
James Seymour – new appointment 

North Barstow/Medical BID Board(three-year terms to expire December 31, 2014)
Vicki Hoehn – reappointment                        John Mogensen – reappointment
Dennis Olson - reappointment 

South Barstow BID Board(three-year terms to expire December 31, 2014)
Will Glass – new appointment                         Benny Haas – reappointment
Reverend Scott Kirby – reappointment            Robert Krause - reappointment
Suzy Slota - reappointment 

Waterways and Parks Commission (three-year terms to expire December 31, 2014)
Steve Duffenbach – new appointment              Diane Paulsrud – new appointment
Roxie Owens – reappointment                         Leon Salander - reappointment

West Grand Avenue BID Board(two-year terms to expire December 31, 2013)
Ann Sessions – new appointment                   Marty Fisher-Blakeley - reappointment
John Curtis - reappointment

Zoning Board of Appeals(three-year terms to expire December 31, 2014)
Brian Hahn – reappointment                          Joel Levandowski - reappointment 

Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Von Haden and seconded by Council Member Werthmann “to adopt said resolution”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS 

The Council considered a resolution authorizing appropriation adjustments to the 2011 Program of Services for grants, donations, and service adjustments received in the third quarter.  There-upon a motion was offered by Council Member Duax and seconded by Council Member Klinkhammer “to adopt said resolution”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

FAÇADE LOAN PROGRAM 

The City Council considered a resolution approving the terms and conditions of a facade loan program for older commercial centers in the City.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Von Haden and seconded by Council Member Olson “to adopt said resolution”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

AGREEMENTS 

The Council considered a resolution approving the renewal of the Municipal Animal Control Agreement with the Eau Claire County Humane Association, Inc. for 2012 - 2013.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Wachs “to adopt said resolution”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

The City Council considered a resolution authorizing the renewal of a lease agreement with Eau Claire Babe Ruth Baseball, Inc., for the use of Mt Simon Park.   Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Werthmann and seconded by Council Member Balow “to adopt said resolution”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

The Council considered a resolution authorizing the renewal of a lease agreement with the Chippewa Valley Soccer League-American Youth Soccer Organization Region 803, for the use of the Soccer Park.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Vue and seconded by Council Member Pavelski “to adopt said resolution”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

The Council considered a resolution approving the Comm. 10 Wisconsin Administrative Code Agreement between the Chippewa Fire District and the Eau Claire Fire Department.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Von Haden and seconded by Council Member Duax “to adopt said resolution”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

The Council considered a resolution approving an intergovernmental agreement with the Town of Union regarding subdivision review for commercial/industrial lots within the extraterritorial review area of the city.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Klinkhammer and seconded by Council Member Olson “to adopt said resolution”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

SITE PLAN APPROVAL – DELONG MIDDLE SCHOOL 

The City Council considered a resolution approving a site plan in a P-Public District for an addition and remodeling to DeLong Middle School as shown on Planning File #PZ-1107.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Wachs “to adopt said resolution”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

INTERIM CITY MANAGER

The City Council considered a resolution appointing an interim City Manager.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Von Haden and seconded by Council Member Duax “to amend the resolution by inserting Brian Amundson’s name in the Now, Therefore Be It Resolved paragraph”.  Said motion to amend passed on a unanimous voice vote.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Klinkhammer and seconded by Council Member Olson “to adopt said resolution appointing Brian Amundson as Interim City Manager”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

The Council considered a resolution approving the appointment of the Interim City Manager or City Manager to the Redevelopment Authority.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Mitchell and seconded by Council Member Wachs “to adopt said resolution”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

INTERGOVERNMENTAL AGREEMENT – TOWN OF WHEATON 

The Council considered an ordinance amending the Eau Claire Comprehensive Plan by adding provisions on nonresidential land divisions in the Town of Wheaton as per the Intergovernmental Agreement.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Werthmann and seconded by Council Member Balow “to adopt said ordinance”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

The City Council considered an ordinance amending the City’s Subdivision Code by adding provisions for nonresidential land division in the Town of Wheaton as per the Intergovernmental Agreement.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Vue and seconded by Council Member Pavelski “to adopt said ordinance”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

ZONING

The City Council considered an ordinance amending Section 18.06.030 of the Zoning Code to allow “Indoor Recreational Uses” as a conditional use in I-1 and I-2 Districts.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Von Haden and seconded by Council Member Duax “to adopt said ordinance”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

The Council considered an ordinance rezoning property at 1300 First Avenue and 1428 Oxford Avenue (former Parks and Recreation building) from P-Public to R-4P and to adopt the General Development Plan for senior housing as shown on Planning File #Z-1494-11.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Klinkhammer and seconded by Council Member Olson “to adopt said ordinance”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote.   

PAY PLAN

The Council considered an ordinance amending the City Pay Plan.  Thereupon a motion was offered by Council Member Wachs and seconded by Council Member Werthmann “to adopt said ordinance”.  Said motion passed by unanimous vote. 

PARKING 

The City Council had first reading on an ordinance amending Table VIII of the City Code of Ordinances entitled “Parking Prohibited,” by adding a 100-foot section in the 400 block of McKinley Avenue, south side, adjacent to Roosevelt Avenue.   

ZONING 

The Council had first reading on an ordinance rezoning property at the northeast corner of North Clairemont Avenue and Park Ridge Drive from R-3P, I-1, and P-Public to C-3P, and to adopt the General Development Plan for commercial development as shown on Planning File #Z-1495-11. 

RECOGNITION 

Council Members expressed appreciation to Mike Huggins for his 26 years of service to the City, the last six as City Manager and extended him best wishes upon his retirement.  Huggins last day as City Manager will be December 16, 2011.   

ADJOURNMENT 

A motion was offered by Council Member Balow and seconded by Council Member Vue “that this meeting does now adjourn.”  Said motion passed by unanimous voice vote.   

Adjournment:  December 13, 2011                                              Time:  5:50 p.m.

       ATTEST:

    /s/  Kerry J. S. Kincaid, President                                        /s/  Donna A. Austad, City Clerk