MONONA CITY COUNCIL MINUTES June 19, The regular meeting of the Monona City Council was called to order by Mayor O Connor at 7:29 p.m.

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1 MINUTES The regular meeting of the Monona City Council was called to order by Mayor O Connor at 7:29 p.m. Present: Also Present: Mayor Mary K. O Connor, Alderpersons Nancy Moore, Jennifer Kuhr, Brian Holmquist Chad Speight, Doug Wood, and Andrew Kitslaar City Administrator April Little, City Attorney William Cole, City Planner/Economic Development Director Sonja Reichertz, Steve Doran from Galway Companies, Adam Fredendall from JLA Architects, Public Works Director Dan Stephany, Project Manager/GIS Specialist Brad Bruun, and City Clerk Joan Andrusz ROLL CALL AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE APPROVAL OF MINUTES A motion by Alder Kitslaar, seconded by Alder Kuhr to approve the Minutes of the June 5, 2017 City Council meeting, was carried. APPEARANCES There were no Appearances. PUBLIC HEARING There was no Public Hearing. CONSENT AGENDA A motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Alder Kitslaar to approve the following, was carried: 1. Applications for 2017/2018 Operator Licenses: a. Kristina L. Kostka, Angelo s b. Lela L. Senstock, O Connell s Liquor Store c. Melody V. Parks, Speedway Royal Avenue d. Kimberlee S. Standish, Walgreens 2. Renewal Applications for 2017/2018 Operator Licenses: a. Teresa C. Schwerin, East Side Club b. Donald C. Wieder, East Side Club c. Christy Torpy, Joe s Firestation d. Tyler J. Lewis, Ken s Meats & Deli e. Scott M. Alvardo, Walgreens f. Kimberly A. Horwath, Walgreens g. Sam W. Jeffers, Walgreens h. Shawna F. McCartne, Walgreens i. Galen B. Slaght, Walgreens j. Kelly J. Westrick, Walgreens k. Joe Turner, III, Waypoint Public House

2 Page 2 3. Applications for 2017/2019 Operator Licenses: a. Tina J. Gensler, Angelo s b. Jonathan R. Ames, Breakwater c. Victoria M. Engel, PDQ #123 d. Rebecca E. Smith, Tully s II 4. Renewal Applications for 2017/2019 Operator Licenses: a. Patrick R. Kellogg, Angelo s b. Kevin C. Olrick, Angelo s c. Leanna L. Norton, Mr Brews Tap House d. Edward Cynric-Veldey, Tobacco Outlet Plus e. Steve LaPean, Tower Inn f. Christine L. Fenne, Tully s II UNFINISHED BUSINESS There was no Unfinished Business. NEW BUSINESS A motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Alder Speight to suspend the rules and take action on the 2017 Temporary Class B Fermented Malt Beverage License Application for Reach-A-Child, Incorporated Rockin Chocolate Marathon, 6501 Watts Road #217, Madison, Wisconsin, 53719, was carried. Alder Wood reported the License Review Committee approved this new marathon, run by a very experienced event organizer, which will start and end in Winnequah Park. City Clerk Andrusz reported the funds raised will support Reach-A-Child, a non-profit organization that provides first responders with drawstring bags containing books to comfort children in stressful emergency situations. A motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Alder Speight to approve the 2017 Temporary Class B Fermented Malt Beverage License Application for Reach-A-Child, Incorporated Rockin Chocolate Marathon, 6501 Watts Road #217, Madison, Wisconsin, 53719, was carried. A motion by Alder Speight, seconded by Alder Wood to Convene in Closed Session under Wisconsin Statute section 19.85(1)(e) Deliberating or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session (Yahara Commons Development Agreement). On a roll call vote, all members voted in favor of the motion. Upon reconvening in Open Session: There was no discussion on the first reading of Resolution Approving a Development Agreement for the Yahara Commons Development. City Planner Reichertz provided information on Resolution Authorization of New Construction Proposed Within Redevelopment Area #9 for Yahara Commons Development GDP and Phase 1 PIP. This is the proposal for the Riverfront for Redevelopment District #9. By statute this must be approved by the Council. Plans were reviewed; the usual process has been followed. The Plan

3 Page 3 Commission reviewed this twice and the final decision will be made on June 26. The final CDA authorization will be on July 12. She introduced Mr. Doran and Mr. Fredendall. Mr. Doran thanked City staff, officials, and consultants for their extensive time on this project and projected the plans on screen, providing information on the various views. He reviewed the site map, explained the process of the project, and why phases were chosen to be completed in the order that they were. Phase I is a 5-story residential and retail building. The site will be brought up to grade, level with Broadway. The first floor will include the planned full bar restaurant with event space in the lower level accessing the park. His offices will be in the building; a cafe and coffee shop are being looked into. Phase II is a 140-unit apartment building along Bridge Road. Phase III will be office space once a tenant is found. Alder Wood received clarification that liquor licensing will be required for one full bar and one smaller wine bar. City Planner Reichertz reported the Plan Commission spent a lot of time on parking and residential density issues and will have more discussion, as will the CDA, before the next Council meeting. A motion by Alder Holmquist, seconded by Alder Speight to suspend the rules and take action on Resolution Approval of a Proposal from Strand Associates for Riverfront Environmental Site Investigation Services, was carried. City Planner Reichertz reported the Inland Boat Works site was closed but was declared an open site by the DNR. Petroleum contamination was found and this action will further investigate the extent of the contamination. The Finance Director has stated funds will be borrowed from a TIF and then paid back. A motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Alder Kuhr to approve Resolution Approval of a Proposal from Strand Associates for Riverfront Environmental Site Investigation Services, was carried. A motion by Alder Speight, seconded by Alder Kitslaar to suspend the rules and take action on Resolution Approval of Proposal from Strand Associates for Engineering and Construction Administration-Related Services for the Relocation of MMSD 60 Diameter Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, was carried. Public Works Director Stephany reported this includes design and bidding services and project observation. It was approved by the Public Works Committee on June 7 and the expense is allocated to TID 9. Borrowing will be in August with work beginning on September 1. Alder Wood stated the decision to stay with Strand Associates for this and other work was sound; they have worked on all aspects of the project and are on the City s pre-approved list of contractors. A motion by Alder Speight, seconded by Alder Kitslaar to approve Resolution Approval of Proposal from Strand Associates for Engineering and Construction Administration- Related Services for the Relocation of MMSD 60 Diameter Sanitary Sewer Interceptor. On a roll call vote, all members voted in favor of the motion. A motion by Alder Speight, seconded by Alder Kitslaar to suspend the rules and take action on Resolution Approval of Proposal from Strand Associates for Engineering and Construction Administration-Related Services for Riverfront Development Phase 1 Infrastructure, was carried. Public Works Director Stephany reported this was approved by the Public Works Committee on June 7 and the expense is allocated to TID 9. Included is engineering and bidding services and construction observation for all utilities. Work will begin in spring, 2018.

4 Page 4 A motion by Alder Speight, seconded by Alder Kitslaar to approve Resolution Approval of Proposal from Strand Associates for Engineering and Construction Administration- Related Services for Riverfront Development Phase 1 Infrastructure. On a roll call vote, all members voted in favor of the motion. A motion by Alder Kitslaar, seconded by Alder Speight to suspend the rules and take action on Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Dane County BUILD Grant Application and Certifying an Intent to Provide Local Funding Match, was carried. City Administrator Little reported this is for the park component of the Riverfront project. The 50/50 matching grant is geared toward infill. The application is due July 14. A motion by Alder Speight, seconded by Alder Kitslaar to approve Resolution Authorizing the Submission of a Dane County BUILD Grant Application and Certifying an Intent to Provide Local Funding Match, was carried. A motion by Alder Speight, seconded by Alder Kuhr to suspend the rules and take action on Ordinance Amending Title 15, Chapter 2 of the City of Monona Code of Ordinances Regarding Erosion and Storm Water Runoff Control, was carried. Project Manager Bruun reported the City s Ordinance needs to be as strict as Dane County s. The USDA updated Midwest storm averages. Up until now, the City holds large commercial properties accountable for storm water maintenance with no oversight. Other communities have put this responsibility on property owners, so now the City does this with requirements for professional work. Storm water management reports are due to the Public Works Director by June 30. This has been approved by the Public Works Committee. Alder Wood questioned having website links in the Ordinance and whether readers would understand the references to WisReg-Madison WI RAN. Project Manager Bruun explained this is the USGS Wisconsin Water Science Center log of rainfall events. City Administrator Little stated the professional staff that is required will know what this means. She suggested, and Alder Wood agreed, that the last line of Section (a)(3a) that contains the link be removed. A motion by Alder Speight, seconded by Alder Kuhr to approve Ordinance Amending Title 15, Chapter 2 of the City of Monona Code of Ordinances Regarding Erosion and Storm Water Runoff Control, as amended, was carried. A motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Alder Speight to suspend the rules and take action on Resolution Affirming Support of the Paris Agreement, was carried. Mayor O Connor reported this will add Monona to the list of communities in support of this action. She took the basic agreement and worked with Project Manager Bruun to revise it to fit the City s intentions. The City s ongoing sustainability efforts make this an important action to take. Alder Holmquist stated he supports this but is uncomfortable with this type of action and is uncomfortable when the Council s focus isn t on what the Council can actually do. Mayor O Connor understands that but this ties directly into what the City focuses on. Alder Speight supports this action; the City has worked to be part of the solution. But he also doesn t wish to make a statement on everything that is not agreed to in Washington. A motion by Alder Wood, seconded by Alder Speight to approve Resolution Affirming Support of the Paris Agreement, was carried.

5 Page 5 APPOINTMENTS There were no Appointments. REPORTS Members announced upcoming committee meeting dates and times. Alder Kitslaar reported citizen action in response to the Dark Store article in the Herald-Independent is to call representatives and express support of legislation against use of this theory in big box property assessment. If it is allowed the result would be an average $600 property tax increase for commercial properties and a $124 increase for residential properties, based upon last year s tax rates. Senator Mark Miller has signed on but Representative Jimmy Anderson has not. The Council may want a table at the National Night Out event. City Administrator Little will verify the date and follow up with the Council. Alder Wood reported the Dark Store effort might result in a constitutional challenge based upon uniformity grounds. Alder Speight reported the Transit Commission will meet one week later than usual. Ridership has increased so much that at times there are not enough seats on the bus. Discussion may be needed regarding adding an additional bus. City Clerk Andrusz reported she and Deputy Clerk Houser will soon begin working on the 4-year maintenance project. Postcards have been mailed by the Wisconsin Elections Commission to voters who have not voted in the last 4 years. Each will require follow-up; responses, those returned by the Post Office, and non-responses will all require action. Files will then be cleaned up and archived. This purging occurs every 2 years after each November General Election to keep voter records current. City Administrator Little reported a facilities tour will begin tomorrow at 3:30 p.m. The public is welcome. A schedule has been provided to members so late arrivals can join in at the location being reviewed. She will attend the WCMA Conference this Wednesday through Friday. The mural dedication ceremony was incredible; there are wonderful photographs on the Herald-Independent website. Mayor O Connor reminds members there will not be a meeting on July 3 due to the holiday. However, Treysta on the Water s loan refinancing requires Council approval so a short special meeting will be convened early in the evening next week. She reminds viewers and those present that the wonderful Fourth of July Community Festival is in 2 weeks on July 3 and 4. Everyone is welcome to attend! The next regular Council meeting is July 17. ADJOURNMENT A motion by Alder Speight, seconded by Alder Kitslaar to adjourn, was carried. (9:30 p.m.) Joan Andrusz City Clerk