Tim Hansen-Yes; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave ….

Tim Hansen-Yes; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson-Yes (8 Yes 0 No) Motion Carried.

Alderperson Mike Bub was elected to serve as the Council’s representative on the Revolving Loan Fund Review Board for a one-year term.

Mayoral Appointments Standing Committees Mayor Wellner announced his appointments to the Council Standing Committees as follows. He also noted that Committee members will elect the Chairs.

Finance & Personnel Committee @ Dave J. Brandner, Greg Knight, Laura Holmes, and Christine Weix. Public Safety Committee @ Dave J. Brandner, Mike Bub, Clem Johnson, and Dave Roiger. Public Works Committee @ Mike Bub, Laura Holmes, Tim Hansen, and Christine Weix. Public Utilities @ Tim Hansen, Clem Johnson, Greg Knight, and Dave Roiger.

Executive Committee @ Council President and the Chairs of the Council Standing Committees. These are the chairs of the Council Standing Committees and will be completed following election of the chairs.

Greg Knight moved, Laura Holmes seconded a motion to ratify the Mayor’s appointments relative to the Council Standing Committees as presented. Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner- Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Greg Knight-Yes; Tim Hansen-Yes; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson-Yes (8 Yes; 0 No) Motion Carried.

Mayoral Appointments City Officials Mayor Wellner then announced his appointments relative to City Officials as follows: City Attorney @ Schmiege & Graff Law Offices, LLC for a term of one year to expire April 30, 2021. The term will begin May 1, 2020.

Tim Hansen moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to ratify the Mayor’s appointments relative to City officials as presented. Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner-Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Greg Knight-Yes; Tim Hansen- Yes; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson-Yes (8 Yes; 0 No) Motion Carried.

Mayoral Appointments Boards/Commissions Mayor Wellner announced his appointments to Boards and Commissions as follows: Board of Appeals @ Dennis Huotari (3-year term to expire April 30, 2023); and Dennis Huotari-Chair (1-year term to expire April 30, 2021). Community Development Authority Board – Michael Wellner-Mayor (1 year term to expire April 30, 2021); Greg Knight-Council Representative (1 year term to expire April 30, 2021); Sue Emmerich (4 year term to expire April 30, 2024); Brent Hallgren (2 year term to expire April 30, 2022); Laurie Peterson (1 year term to expire April 30, 2021), and Terry Nau (1 year term to expire April 30, 2021). Comprehensive Plan Review Committee (Smart Growth)

– Catherine Leifield-City representative (1 year term to expire April 30, 2021), Chad Liske-City personnel (1 year term to expire April 30, 2021); Jesse Lukewich-Smart Growth participant (1 year term to expire April 30, 2021), and Laura Holmes-Council (2 year term to expire April 30, 2022). Library Board @ Theresa Gibbons (3-year term to expire April 30, 2023), and Dan Miller (3-year term to expire April 30, 2023). Plan Commission – Mike Wellner –Mayor (1 year term to expire April 30, 2021), Peggy Kraschnewski (3 year term to expire April 30, 2023); Dave Zimmerman (3 year term to expire April 30, 2023; Kris Brandner (1 year term to expire April 30, 2021),and Luke Dixon (1 year term to expire April 30, 2021). Police & Fire Commission – Jim Elliott (5-year term to expire May 31, 2025). Recreation Commission – Mike Wellner-Mayor (2-year term to expire April 30, 2022, Christine Weix-Council (to fill the unexpired 2-year term of Peggy Kraschnewski with said term to expire April 30, 2021). Revolving Loan Fund Review Board – Michael Wellner (1-year term to expire April 30, 2021; and Dave Koester as the citizen representative (3-year term to expire April 30, 2023). Northwest Regional Planning Commission Representative – Greg Knight (1-year term to expire May 1, 2021) and Michael Wellner – Alternate (1-year term to expire May 1, 2021). Taylor County Solid Waste/Recycling (City Representative) – John Fales (1-year term to expire May 1, 2021).

Citizens Advisory Committee for the Land & Water Management Plan (City Representative) – Greg Knight (1-year term to expire May 1, 2021). Taylor County Land Use Planning Advisory Committee (City Representative) – Greg Knight (1-year term to expire May 1, 2021). Greg Knight moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to ratify the Mayor’s appointments relative to the various Boards and Commissions as presented. Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner- Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Greg Knight-Yes; Peggy Kraschnewski- Yes; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson-Absent (8 Yes; 0 No) Motion Carried.

Special Assessments for All Property Abutting Upon Both Sides of East Perkins Street Starting Approximately 170 Feet West of Its Intersection with South Eighth Street to Approximately 150 Feet West of Its Intersection with South Fourth Street

Greg Knight moved, Dave Roiger seconded a motion to approve the following reports submitted by the Director of Public Works relative to the City’s intent to exercise its police powers under Wisconsin Statute 66.0701 & 66.0703 to levy special assessments upon all property abutting upon both sides of East Perkins Street starting approximately 170 feet west of its intersection with South Eighth Street to approximately 150 feet west of its intersection with South Fourth Street. The total project will be approximately about 1,300 feet in length. The public improvements shall consist of storm sewer bituminous surfacing, curb & gutter, water main, sanitary sewer, driveway aprons, landscaping, temporary landscaping easements, and engineering. The reports include: (1) Plans & Specifications; (2) Statement of Benefits Conferred; (3) Estimate of the entire cost of the improvements; and (4) A schedule of the proposed assessments. Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner-Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Greg Knight-Yes; Tim Hansen-Yes; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson Yes (8 Yes; 0 No) Motion Carried.

Wastewater Utility Industrial Yard Cake Storage Facility Project Council, at its March 17, 2020, meeting, tabled action on the industrial yard cake storage facility contract award. Based on discussions with representatives from the Department of Administration, City personnel and Donohue & Associates (the City engineer on this project), it is recommended that the City proceed with the project. As a reminder the bids were as follows: Bidder, Industrial Yard Cake Storage Facility August Winters & Sons, No Bid Huotari Construction, $652,000 Staab Construction Corp., $806,000 It was Donohue & Associates recommendation to award to Huotari Construction at a cost not-to-exceed $652,000.

Michael Bub moved, Laura Holmes seconded a motion to accept Donohue & Associates, Inc.’s recommendation and award the Wastewater Utility industrial yard cake storage facility project contract to Huotari Construction in an amount notto- exceed $652,000. Roll Call Vote: Dave J. Brandner-Yes; Laura Holmes-Yes; Greg Knight-Yes; Tim Hansen-Yes; Christine Weix-Yes; Dave Roiger-Yes; Mike Bub-Yes; Clem Johnson-Yes (8 Yes; 0 No) Motion Carried.

Issuance of Operator’s (Bartender’s) License(s) Clem Johnson moved, Christine Weix seconded a motion to the issuance of two-year regular operator’s licenses for the period beginning April 22, 2020 and ending June 30, 2021 to Tyler Hoefs and Erin Kraemer. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried.

Coordinator’s Report

The Coordinator’s Report was as follows: (1) An update on the Electric Utility projects was given. (2) An update on the Public Works projects was given. (3) An update on the Wastewater Utility projects was given. (4) Public Works employee Ryan Czarnezki has received a successful job performance evaluation and probationary period. Effective May 6, 2020, his wage will increase from $22.63 per hour to $23.82 per hour. (5) Karie Thums began her employment with the Police Department on April 13, 2020. (6) On April 15, 2020, Assistant Police Chief Bryan Carey submitted his resignation effective April 30, 2020. (7) The COVID-19 pandemic has caused the following to occur: (1) Anyone requesting a special event permit for upcoming events are being notified that the City will not consider the requests at this time. (2) The City has not received any request from the Farmers Market to use the City-owned parking lot on Whelen Avenue. (3) The Recreation Commission meeting has been canceled and will be rescheduled to a later date. (4) Arbor Day events have been canceled.

Communications from the Mayor Upcoming Meeting Schedule - The upcoming meeting schedule was distributed. The April 27, 2020 Committee of the Whole meeting has been canceled.

Retirement Reception - A retirement reception for retiring Assistant Police Chief Bryan Carey will be on April 30, 2020 beginning at 11 AM in the conference room of City Hall.

Board of Review - The City of Medford Open Book will be held on May 15, 2020 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The Board of Review will be held on June 2, 2020 from 6 PM to 8:00 PM.

April 7, 2020 Presidential Preference & Spring Election Summary - The City has an estimated voter population of 3,435. Of this number, 1,040 voted in April 7, 2020 Spring General Election. This is 30% of the City’s eligible voters. The City has 2,196 registered voters (including same date registrants). Using this figure, the City had a 47% voter turnout. The City issued 789 absentee ballots with 746 returned. Total number of electors was 1,040 (Wards 1 & 2 @ 305; Wards 3 & 4 @ 271; Wards 5 & 6 @ 231; and Wards 7 & 8 @ 233.) Adjournment

Dave Roiger moved, Clem Johnson seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:35 PM. All in favor: All Aye. Motion Carried. Meeting Adjourned.

Respectfully Submitted,

Virginia Brost City Clerk, WCPC/MMC

(One ins. April 30)

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