 Good evening. I'd like to call the 16th regular meeting of the 2019 2020 Common Council to order would the clerk Please read the court for the day. Thank you. Mr. Mayor. Be kind be thoughtful be genuine, but most of all be thankful Could no clerk. Please call the roll. There are nine present. Mary Lynn Donahue is excused Please stand and join me in the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America And to the Republic for which it stands one nation under God Indivisible with liberty and justice for all Next item on the agenda is approval of the minutes from our last council meeting all the person wolf. Thank you Mayor I make a motion to approve Thank you for that motion in support. Is there any discussion on the minutes? All the person sorenson your light is on Okay All those in favor, please signify by saying aye. Aye opposed motion passes Next item is a public forum city clerk The first one tonight is Jim van Akron Jim, could you see your name and address for sure? My name is Jim van Akron. I live at 432 Lincoln Avenue here in the city. Sheboy thank you You'll have five minutes. Thank you Thank you for listening to me tonight I am one of five volunteer groomers of the JC cross-country ski trails in the Maywood and Evergreen parks The groomers are utilizing equipment donated by the Sheboygan JC's Groom the trails after its snows and groom the trails to maintain them between snow events After heavy snow it usually takes us about eight to ten hours to groom all the trails To maintain the trails between the snows it takes us about three hours to groom the trails Because of the heavy foot traffic on the trails, we usually do a maintenance grooming every two to three days Prior to the ski season we volunteer our time to prepare the trails this includes repairing eroded sections of the trails trimming back trees and bushes removing invasive species and Repairing washed out out culvert areas Both skiers hikers birders bikers and Anybody who loves the outdoors? benefits from the work that we do Additional trail work is done by the Maywood property stewardship Property stewardship committee of which I am also a member Between the groomers and the Maywood committee a great deal of the city's hiking and ski trails are maintained in Maywood and Evergreen Park One of the things that impressed me when Joe Curlin first became our supervisor of park parks and forestry Was he stated? To us that he thanked us for the efforts of the volunteers to maintain and enhance our parks We appreciate Joe's willingness to work with us as Volunteers we obviously have a commitment to the parks and as such we advocate for what we are committed to I sent you the 2013 resolution of the city council this past weekend This resolution was a result of frequent discussions between representatives of making spirits bright The groomers and the city This was a compromise solution to all of our commitments As you can see not all that was resolved by the city has been done as of yet And now we have a proposal before you that further erodes the commitments made in 2013 I therefore ask you to vote no on the resolution before you or Refer the matter back to the public works committee so that further discussion can be had I Believe there is a solution to the issues concerning the use of Evergreen Park that would satisfy the commitments of all involved By voting no or referring the matter back to the public works committee. We can continue to work toward that solution. Thank you Thank you The next up is Jerry Plain Thank you. You see your name and address for us Jerry Plain 211 Auburn Drive Sheboygan Falls. Thank you. You'll have five minutes. Thank you. I Represent making spirits bright this evening as the president of its board of directors and the chair of its steering committee For the purpose of addressing the proposal or the proposed new agreement between our organization and the city of Sheboygan While we are in agreement with most of the areas proposed one matter is of grave to concern to us Originally we asked for an extension in January for our dismantling process to be changed from January 10th to January 16th Which would not only provide much needed six extra days But would ensure two full weekends each year when more volunteers are available Including our committee members who work full-time jobs It takes at least seven to eight weeks to set up the displays So only ten days for dismantling is a bit of a challenge After listening to the descent from a representative of the ski group that grooms trails in the park The mayor at the recent public works meeting suggested a compromise to this request Which was approved with a verbiage stating that making spirits bright could occupy the park through the Monday after the second full weekend While we appreciate that this provides us two full weekends It would not consistently provide us the six extra days. We so desperately need If the first falls on a weekend, we gain no extra days for our current agreement in that given year under the proposed agreement in 2021 we would only have 11 days and in 2022 we would only have 10 days which is our current time to be out Neither of which gives us the extra days we are seeking Within the next five years there would only be one that gives us the full 16 We are sensitive to the ski group and their desire to begin grooming trails To that end we begin our dismantling in the most critical area for them along the river and On the hill on either side of the camp evergreen road in recent years that section has been completed almost immediately The city of Shebragan has worked diligently to provide off-road skiing during our event Although not totally favorable and not a complete circle at this time We continue to be agreeable to further discussion where feasible to make this an even better experience. I Believe it goes without question that this rotary provided event is one that has become a tradition for young and old alike And our hope is to continue to provide it for many years to come The Board of Making Spirits Bright is asking that this council reconsider this proposal before you tonight. Thank you Thank you The next person up is Ken King My name is Ken King Live at 730 South 8th Street in the city of Shebragan. Thank you. You'll have five minutes. Pardon five minutes Do I get a timer? Okay, I Hope I can do this all in five minutes As a previous speakers of invention evergreen park is a valuable resource in this community Making spirits break it has been able to increase the utilization of that park over the last seven years Last year over 40,000 people enjoyed one of the finest light shows in the state of Wisconsin The events made Sheboygan a tourist destination Circle, Wisconsin an organization of motor coach operators has highlighted the park and there have been motor coaches from Milwaukee and Minnesota that have gone through it In addition travel, Wisconsin has listed making spirits bright as one of the top six light shows in the state of Wisconsin We have become a tourist destination Of course this event can't happen without volunteers either Last year prior to the event. We've spent over 30 over 2,600 hours in volunteer work building displays in addition during the event there were over 1,700 volunteers that Provided over 12,000 hours During the event you can see that this truly is a community involvement Community event in addition to the entertainment factor that's Benefits the community the Sheboygan food bank also benefits from their food collection and their holiday walk and run Last year the event collected over a hundred thousand pounds of food for the food bank In addition to that the walk run netted about twenty seven thousand dollars for the food bank Which makes it the largest fundraiser that they have This year already there are over fourteen hundred people Registered for that event as the events grown today new displays are added and hopefully they'll be able to be added in the future With any project planning things Make it fun Just like Thanksgiving the fun of planning the meal fixing it and joining the family get together as a high point But cleaning up is always a problem The more you make the bigger the group the tougher it is to clean house The same is true of making spirits bright more displays a better experience more time to take it down and clean it up and Weather conditions can make the job even more challenging Snow and possible problems for both skiers and making spirit bright need to be addressed I'm confident that the work that working together The Department of Public Works the Public Works Committee the skeered groomers and the design group for making spirits bright Could address these Concerns and resolve them and bring before you a better solution than what's currently being proposed. I Have two minutes, but I don't have any stories to tell so I guess I'll just sit down. So thank you for your time Thank you There's no one else this evening. Thank you very much Next move on to Resignation city attorney Charles Adams. There's one resignation Scott Missoula from the architectural review board effective immediately Thank you all the person wolf. Thank you mayor. I make a motion to receive in file Thank you for that motion and support Is there any not all those in favor? Please signify by saying aye. Aye opposed Motion passes Next is a mayor's appointment Attorney Adams There's one appointment the mayor hereby submits the following appointment for your consideration Cole Phillips to be considered for appointment to the mayor's international committee that will lay over until our next meeting And then there's a confirmation of mayor's appointment Charles Adams and that Appointment the mayor submits the following appointment for your consideration K. Hill to be considered for appointment to the housing authority to fill The unexpired term of Donald Terschner whose term expires April 20 2020 all the person wolf Thank you mayor. I make a motion to confirm Thank you for that motion in support with the clerk. Please call the roll nine eyes motion passes Next item is an election of filling unexpired term on the board of water commissioners at this time I'd accept nominations for the position on the board All the person wolf thank you mayor I move that nominations be received from the floor voting to be done by ballot by open ballot And if more than two candidates are nominated the candidate with the lowest number of votes be dropped from the list and Balloting to continue until the candidates receive the majority Thank you for that motion in support all their person wolf. Thank you mayor. I make a I nominate Thomas how Is there a second that we have a second Thomas do you accept the nomination? Thank you All the person wolf I Move to close the nominations is it thank you for that motion in support all their person wolf Thank you mayor. I make a I move to close the nominations and direct the city clerk to cast the unanimous ballot for Thomas how Thank you for that motion in support All those in favor, please signify by seeing I I opposed Motion carries Congratulations Thomas. Thank you for your willingness to serve Next we'll go on to mayor's announcements SoulSmart a national designation program recognizing cities that foster the development of mature solar markets has selected Sheboygan Local governments have a tremendous influence over the prospects for solar energy and growth unnecessary paperwork red tape and other burdensome Requirements can increase cost and discourage solar companies from moving into an area By streamlining these requirements and taking other steps to encourage solar development Sheboygan declares that it's open for solar business and since the solar industry is a leading source of American job Creation attracting solar investment in Sheboygan is a great way to promote economic development and new jobs I wish to congratulate Chad Pelleicic the city's sustainability officer For achieving the designation of SoulSmart bronze this decade designation Recognizes the city of Sheboygan for taking steps to make the process of going solar faster easier and cheaper For our residents and businesses Chad, please come forward to accept the SoulSmart Bronze designation and thank you for all of your work to see Sheboygan become a solar-friendly community couple other announcements the third annual holiday lights hunger walk run will be held on Saturday evening November 23rd If you this is your first chance to see the new displays that making spirits bright annual program Also can register for the walk by going to Sheboygan Coyote food bank calm slash holiday lights and then the next day is the opening for making spirits bright the eighth year that they've presented this in Evergreen Park It'll start on November 29th and continue through December 31st from 5 to 9 p.m. Every evening except for Christmas Eve Remember to support our local businesses during the commit Christmas season To help that out. Shoreline Metro will be providing free bus rides all day on Black Friday metered parking stalls and all business districts will be free on Black Friday November 29th and also free parking is available every Saturday and Sunday for your shopping pleasure on Sunday December 1st The Sheboygan JCS will present the 27th annual holiday parade sponsored by Meyer the theme this year is the candy factory The parade will start at 5 o'clock at Center and Avenue and 7th Street Go down 7th Street to Erie Avenue then West on Erie to a street and then go south on a street And we'll end at the Meade Public Library Along the route the US Postal Service will be walking in the parade to collect letters for Santa The Girl Scouts will be collecting donations of paper supplies and personal hygiene items From the spectators along the parade route and these items will be given to safe Harbor and Bridgeway and a tree lighting Ceremony will follow the parade take place at the Meade Public Library immediately following the parade The Department of Planning and Development is embarking on updating the city's five-year consolidated plan for the community development block grant program. We ask residents to take a brief survey about the city's Community and housing needs. Input received will be incorporated into the final plan for 2020 through 2024 A link is available on the home page of the city website in the left column under news And I want to wish everyone a happy Thanksgiving coming up I hope you all have great celebrations with your families Please note that the city offices will be closed on both Thursday and Friday the November 28th and 29th in observance of the holiday and there'll be no bus service on Thanksgiving Day And also everyone is welcome to a free turkey dinner from 11 to 11 o'clock till 2 o'clock on Thanksgiving Day at Immaculate Conception Parish 2722 Henry Street and takeouts are available Thank you very much Next we'll move on with the Consent Agenda that will include items 2.2 through 2.10 All the person will Mayor I make a motion to receive and file all our O's Receive it all our C's and adopt all resolutions and ordinances, but I would also like to ask that 2.5 RO number 106 19-20 I'd like to make a motion to pull Off the consent and have it lay over until December 16th when a meeting and public hearing can be scheduled Thank you for that motion in support So then when you vote on the motion that will also take care of his request on item 2.5 Is there any discussion and any other items on the agenda? Seeing none will look clerk. Please call the roll motion passes Under reports of officers item 3.1 and 3.2 will be referred to various committees Under resolutions items 4.1 through 4.4 will be referred to various committees under reports of committees Item 5.1 is RC number 183 of 1920 by the Public Works Committee to them is referred to RC number 177 of 1920 by the Public Works Committee and Resolution 104 of 1920 by Alderperson's Wolf and Sorenson authorizing executing a sewer easement With a street investments and recommends passing the resolution Alderperson Wolf Thank you mayor. I make a motion to Recommending and adopting the resolution Thank you for that motion in support. Is there any discussion on the motion? Seeing none with a clerk. Please call the roll nine eyes motion passes Item 5.2 is RC number 148 of 1920 by the Public Works Committee to whom is referred resolution number 106 of 1920 by Alderperson's Wolf and Sorenson Authorizing an interned agreement with making spirits bright ink for the use of Evergreen Park in the Coreyview Center in the annual making spirits bright drive-through holiday display and recommends adopting the resolution with an amendment Alderperson Wolf Thank You mayor. I make a motion to adopt the resolution with amended agreement Thank you for the motion and support under discussion Alderperson Wolf Thank you mayor. I would like to recommend that this goes back to committee Okay, we have a motion in support. Is there any discussion on the motion Alderperson Sorenson? Thank you mayor. I was going to make the motion for that as well too Just just a few points and why I believe that this should go back to committee I think both representatives from both both groups have elevated a few concerns about What what this agreement impacts them moving forward for both of their their involvement in Evergreen Park? I really hope that when the scope acts I'm assuming this is going back to the Public Works Committee That the committee members and groups and as well as the city staff really figure out how we can address this moving forward I Valued to my concerns too when I voted against the the amended I'm the amendment in the committee Primarily Evergreen Park is one of our largest parks in the city I'm sure that we can figure out a way that we both can play nice in the sandbox I want both groups to succeed. I see that you know making spirits bright does wonderful job For the food bank and for the community As well as cross-country skiing, you know, this is Wisconsin. We need to have outdoor recreation options As well too and they've been around and we have a lot of great volunteers helping out with that as well, too so I hope that that we can come up with some agreement that Addresses some of the situations so That's all I have. Thank you. Thank you for those comments older person boring. Thank you mayor I also support this going back to committee What offer a little history? I belong to the used to belong to the Sheboygan noon Kiwanis Club and I was on the committee that Formed lake fest that used to be meet down in the lake front for a number of years and that that Weekend down at D land park got bigger and bigger and bigger and eventually it actually got too big for our our club to handle And I've seen over the years the progression of the making spirits bright and just with lake fest some of our members We had about a hundred members, but probably about 45 of them actually worked on lake fest and after a while It got more cumbersome and more cumbersome and there was some burnout and I would hate to see this happen Not saying that it would happen with making spirits bright. That's a very dedicated group But with that getting bigger and bigger and then restricting them on the on the end of when they can take that down Because of the weather conditions and being that this is all volunteer help I hope we can come out with some kind of an agreement that would guarantee them more days for the take down when it comes Back to public works for discussion. Thank you. Thank you for those comments Again, we're voting to refer this back to the public works committee Would the clerk, please call the roll Nice motion passes Item 5.3 is RC number 185 of 1920 by the public works committee tumors referred resolution number 109 of 1920 by in the city of Shabuigan By all the persons born in Mitchell demanding the Union Pacific Railroad repair three at grade railroad crossings in the city of Shabuigan in accordance with state statutes and recommends adopting the resolution all the person wolf Thank you, mayor. I make a motion to receive the RC and adopt the resolution Thank you for that motion in support. Is there any discussion on the motion all the person born I just wanted to take this opportunity to thank Jason from the public works department and also the assistant city attorney Thomas Cameron for working on this with Alderman Mitchell and I these railroad crossings Especially the one over on 12th and green a greenfield that I'm the most familiar with has gotten almost weekly phone calls from constituents And I'm sure some of the other older persons that live in those districts where these railroad crossings are Are are very very frustrated? I was kept in the email chain that Jason did with the Union Pacific Railroad and They were in some in some cases didn't respond at all And made promises that they didn't keep and it's unfortunate that it has to come to this that we Maybe eventually we'll have to send this to the railroad commission, but I Was a made made aware of a number of close calls at the intersection of 12th and greenfield Where people would see the sign to slow down because of rough road and then be almost rear-ended and then also the The railroad crossing was in such bad condition That people were concerned that they would have to get front-end alignments for their cars or worried about bending their rims or getting Flat tires, so it's high time that the railroad steps forward and takes care of this and hopefully we won't have to go to the railroad commission Thank you. Thank you for those comments Good, please call the roll nine eyes motion passes Item 5.4 is RC number 186 of 1920 by the Public Works Committee to whom was referred direct referral resolution number 111 of 1920 by elder persons wolf and sorenson authorizing an emergency repair to the sidewalk along the shoreline of Lake Michigan at South Pier and Recommends adopting the resolution all the person wolf. Thank you mayor. I make a motion to receive the RC and adopt the resolution Thank you for that motion in support. Is there any discussion on the motion seeing none will the clerk please call the roll motion passes Item 5.5 is RC number 187 of 1920 by the Public Works Committee to whom is referred direct referral resolution number 112 of 1920 by all the persons wolf and sorenson authorizing the appropriate city officials to enter into a contract for the remodeling of the men's and women's bathroom Facilities at the municipal services building and recommends adopting the resolution all the person wolf Thank you mayor. I make a motion to receive the RC and adopt the resolution Thank you for that motion in support. Is there any discussion on the motion with the group then please call the roll Motion passes Item 5.6 is RC number 188 of 1920 by the Licensing Hearing and Public Safety Committee to whom is reserved refer general ordinance number 34 of 1920 by all the person sorenson amending general ordinance 83 of 11 12 Passed by the council on April 4th of 2012 in order to update the polling locations for the 31 Awards relating to section 38-3 of the municipal code regarding wards and aldermanic districts and recommends adopting the ordinance all the person sorenson Thank you, mr. Mayor. I move to receive the RC and adopt the ordinance We have a motion in support is there any discussion all the person sorenson Thank You mr. Mayor. This is One of the the changes in this ordinance moves the polling locations from Ward 24 Which currently votes at the senior center to Bethany Church? so I just want to express my gratitude and thanks to the city clerk's office to the city engineer And all the other city staff that have worked to to to make voting more accessible for folks in this district It's it's the south side of town and a lot of folks have to drive Little bit of ways and the senior center is not quite as accessible for folks on my side of town So I appreciate the work that it doesn't put into this to make voting more accessible for folks In district 8 and across the city, so Thank you for those comments Seeing no other discussion with the clerk, please call the roll nine eyes motion passes Next move on to other matters authorized by laws city attorney Adams The only item is an RO by the city clerk submitting various license applications for the period ending December 31 2020 June 30 22 2020 and June 30 2021 That'll be referred to the licensing hearings and public safety committee Alder person wolf. Thank you mayor. I make a motion to adjourn Thank you for the motion in support all those in favor of adjournment. Please signify by saying aye. I Opposed motion passes. We stand adjourned. Thank you for your time tonight