CITY OF RHINELANDER COMMON COUNCIL - MINUTESMONDAY, DECEMBER 9, 2013 - 6:00 P.M.

City Hall Council Chambers135 S. Stevens St., Rhinelander, WI

CALL TO ORDER & INVOCATION

The regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Rhinelander was called to order by Mayor Johns at 6:00 pm. Proper notification was given to the press and the public.

ROLL CALL

The following Alderpersons were present: Sherrie Belliveau Tom Gleason, Tom Kelly, George Kirby, Mark Pelletier, Joe Salzer, Steve Sauer, and Alex Young

Absent: None

OTHERS PRESENT

Mayor Dick Johns, City Administrator Blaine Oborn, Police Chief Mike Steffes, Fire Chief Terry Williams, Golf Course Superintendent Joe Andersen, Water/Wastewater Director Tim Kingman, Public Works Superintendent Tony Gilman, Finance Director/Treasurer Julie Ostrander, Parks Director Gunder Paulsen, Kyle Rogers - Northwoods River News, Jon Gillespie, Lee Emmer of MSA, City Attorney Phil Parkinson, and City Attorney Carrie Miljevich.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION BY SAUER, SECOND BY BELLIVEAU, TO APPROVE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 11, 2013 AND SPECIAL COUNCIL MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 18, 2013. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPEARANCES BY CITIZENS,COMMUNICATIONS, AND PETITIONS - None

CONSENT AGENDA

BARTENDER LICENSES

MOTION BY BELLIVEAU, SECOND BY KELLY, TO APPROVE THE BARTENDER LICENSE OF CATHERINE A. COMEAU, ALISON E. ELKINS, & LARRY E. VANDERVEST. 8 AYE, 0 NAY: MOTION CARRIED.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS AND PUBLIC HEARINGS

PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT

PUBLIC HEARING MINUTESDecember 9, 2013 - 6:00 p.m.City of RhinelanderCity Hall – Council Chambers135 South Stevens Street, Rhinelander, WI

The City of Rhinelander Citizen Participation Committee is required to hold a public hearing to discuss the status of the City’s Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project. The comprehensive public facility/interceptor project includes work completed to date and/or scheduled for completion next Spring in the following CDBG project area:

o Kemp Streeto Bruner Streeto Bruns Driveo Prospect Street o Moen Street o Park Street o Oak Street o Cedar Street o Cherry Street Grant application for CDBG funds was submitted in October 2012 requesting $500,000 for storm sewer, sanitary sewer, water main, and street replacement with work being done at the same time and area as the interceptor project.

The City received the full grant award in early 2013. Bid advertising took place in March. Bid opening in April.

A contract for $6,367,094.38, for both the interceptor work and the CDBG project work was awarded May 13, 2013 to Dorner, Inc.

Construction began on May 28, 2013.

Construction halted for the winter mid-November.

To date the following work has been completed:Storm sewer replacement on Kemp Street and Moen Street.Sanitary sewer on Kemp Street was completed.Water main replacement on Kemp, Moen, Bruner, Bruns, Prospect, and Park.Street work on Kemp, Moen, Bruner, Bruns, and Park – minus final surface course.

Scheduled for completion next year:Replace storm sewer on Oak Street.Oak, Cedar and Cherry water main replacement and street work.

Complaints & Concerns – any/all addressed by the City and/or Town & Country Engineering, Inc. (Frank Brey) during construction process. City residents were kept well informed of project/construction status via weekly on-line updates. No public concerns or comments were received.

Public Hearing closed approximately 6:15 p.m.

MOTION BY KELLY, SECOND BY PELLETIER, TO APPROVE THE PUBLIC HEARING AND PROJECT REPORT REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

MOTION BY KELLY, SECOND BY PELLETIER, TO WITHDRAW THE MOTION MADE REGARDING THE STATUS OF THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) PROJECT AND PROJECT REPORT. NO MOTION WAS NEEDED., AS THIS WAS INFORMATIONAL. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING & APPROVE ORDINANCE #11-13, TREES & SHRUBS

MOTION BY SAUER, SECOND BY BELLIVEAU TO APPROVE ORDINANCE #11-13, TREES & SHRUBS WITH THE SUBSTITUTION OF THE WORD PERMISSION FOR THE WORD PERMIT. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED. (A)

PUBLIC HEARING & APPROVE ORDINANCE #12-13, B-2 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ADVERTISING DEVICES

MOTION BY KELLY, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO TABLE ORDINANCE #12-13, CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ADVERTISING DEVICES. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING & APPROVE #13-13, B-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ADVERTISING DEVICES

MOTION BY KELLY, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO TABLE ORDINANCE #13-13, B-3 GENERAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ADVERTISING DEVICES. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING & APPROVE #14-13, I-1, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ADVERTISING DEVICES

MOTION BY KELLY, SECOND BY KIRBY,TO TABLE ORDINANCE #14-13, LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ADVERTISING DEVICES. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

PUBLIC HEARING & APPROVE #16-13, INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT ADVERTISING DEVICES

MOTION BY KELLY, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO TABLE ORDINANCE #16-13, INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT ADVERTISING DEVICES. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT - Nothing to report.

COMMITTEE, BOARD AND COMMISSION REPORTS

Airport Commission - Nothing to Report

Animal Shelter Advisory Committee - Nothing to Report

CDBG Housing Rehabilitation Committee – Nothing to Report

Finance, Wage & Salary

APPROVE RESOLUTION #2013-59 FOR STATE TRUST FUND LOAN FOR PREPAYMENT & PAY OFF OF CITY’S UNFUNDED WRS PRIOR SERVICE PENSION LIABILITY NOT TO EXCEED $1,200,000.00

MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #2013-59 FOR STATE TRUST FUND LOAN FOR PREPAYMENT & PAY OFF OF CITY’S UNFUNDED WRS PRIOR SERVICE PENSION LIABILITY NOT TO EXCEED $1,200,000.00. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

DENY/APPROVE CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF RHINELANDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,254.53 FOR A TRIP & FALL

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO DENY CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY OF RHINELANDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,254.53 FOR A TRIP & FALL. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE PURCHASE OF BUILDING PERMITS & CODE ENFORCEMENTS MODULE FROM CIVIC SYSTEMS FOR $15,200 FROM 2014 BORROWING.

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF BUILDING PERMITS & CODE ENFORCEMENTS MODULE FROM CIVIC SYSTEMS FOR $15,200 FROM 2014 BORROWING. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE PURCHASE OF MI-VIEW POINT, FIXED ASSETS, MI-BUDGET & MI-TIME SOFTWARE FROM CIVIC SYSTEMS; PREVIOUSLY BUDGET APPROVED FOR FINANCE DEPARTMENT FOR $19,075.

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF MI-VIEW POINT, FIXED ASSETS, MI-BUDGET & MI-TIME SOFTWARE FROM CIVIC SYSTEMS; PREVIOUSLY BUDGET APPROVED FOR FINANCE DEPARTMENT FOR $19,075. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

DISCUSS/APPROVE TIF #10 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY BELLIVEAU, TO APPROVE TIF #10 BUDGET ADJUSTMENT. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

DISCUSS/APPROVE RESOLUTION #2013-60 CITY HEALTH OFFICER COMPENSATION

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO APPROVE RESOLUTION #2013-60 CITY HEALTH OFFICER COMPENSATION. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

RESOLUTION NO. 2013-60HEALTH OFFICER COMPENSATION

THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF RHINELANDER DOES HEREBY RESOLVE AS FOLLOWS:

WHEREAS, the Finance, Wage and Salary Committee deems it desirable to establish salaries for the non-union City Employees; and

WHEREAS, the City’s Health Officer Harry Whidden has provided exemplary service to the Rhinelander community since 1983.

WHEREAS, said Committee establishes salaries recognizing competitive pay and merit;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that effective January 1, 2014 the wage for City Health Officer Harry Whidden shall be $1,250.00 per month with all other benefits remaining the same.

APPROVE BILLS & CLAIMS

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY KELLY, TO APPROVE BILLS AND CLAIMS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,601,964.94. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

Golf Course

APPROVE NORDIC SKI CLUB USE OF NORTHWOOD GOLF COURSE FOR JANUARY 5, 2014 EVENT

MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY SAUER, TO APPROVE NORDIC SKI CLUB USE OF NORTHWOOD GOLF COURSE FOR JANUARY 5, 2014. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

Historic Preservation – Nothing to Report

Parks, Buildings & Grounds – Nothing to Report

Planning Commission

APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR E & J DEVELOPMENT, LLC, 1999 RIVER STREET, OWNER OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1415 LINCOLN STREET (RH9105-1302), FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOCATING A DRIVE THRU LOCATION ON THE PROPERTY. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT).

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR E & J DEVELOPMENT, LLC, 1999 RIVER STREET, OWNER OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1415 LINCOLN STREET (RH9105-1302), FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOCATING A DRIVE THRU LOCATION ON THE PROPERTY. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS DISTRICT). 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE SITE PLAN FOR 1415 LINCOLN STREET (RH9105-1302)

MOTION BY KIRBY, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO APPROVE A SITE PLAN FOR 1415 LINCOLN STREET RH9105-1302).8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BRIAN RETZLAFF, AGENT FOR CRAIG & KEVIN TESSMANN, N10806 SCHOOL FOREST RD, GLEASON, OWNER OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 987-997 AIRPARK RD.(RH 9001-1202), FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOCATING AN ELECTRONICS TRANSFER STATION AT THE LOCATION. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED 1-3 (AIR INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT).

MOTION BY BELLIVEAU, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO APPROVE CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR BRIAN RETZLAFF, AGENT FOR CRAIG & KEVIN TESSMANN, N10806 SCHOOL FOREST RD, GLEASON, OWNER OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 987-997 AIRPARK RD., FOR THE PURPOSE OF LOCATING AN ELECTRONICS TRANSFER STATION AT THE LOCATION. THE PROPERTY IS ZONED 1-3 (AIR INDUSTRIAL PARK DISTRICT). 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 638 SHEPARD STREET (RH 591-1)

MOTION BY KELLY, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO APPROVE CERTIFIED SURVEY MAP FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 638 SHEPART STREET (RH 591-1). 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

Protection of Persons and Property

LATE BARTENDER APPLICATIONS

MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY SAUER, TO APPROVE THE LATE BARTENDER APPLICATIONS OF NATHAN T. MORTSON & LYNN M. JERMAN. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED

APPROVE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT OF RHINELANDER

MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY SAUER, TO APPROVE INTERAGENCY AGREEMENT WITH SCHOOL DISTRICT OF RHINELANDER. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE CLASS B (LIQUOR & BEER) LICENSE FOR DENNIS L. HOOKER FOR PAT’S TAVERN & GRILL, 70 S. BROWN STREET

MOTION BY YOUNG, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO APPROVE CLASS B (LIQUOR & BEER) LICENSE FOR DENNIS L. HOOKER FOR PAT’S TAVERN & GRILL, 70 S. BROWN STREET. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE NICK WELNETZ AS AGENT FOR PH HOSPITALITY GROUP (PIZZA HUT), 304 LINCOLN STREET FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND YOUNG, BY TO APPROVE NICK WELNETZ AS AGENT FOR PH HOSPITALITY GROUP (PIZZA HUT), 304 LINCOLN STREET FOR ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE. 8 AYE, 0 NAY, MOTION CARRIED.

Public Works

APPROVE EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY 3-WAY STOP AT INTERSECTION OF SUTLIFF AVE & DAVENPORT ST.

MOTION BY SAUER, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO APPROVE EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY 3-WAY STOP AT INTERSECTION OF SUTLIFF AVE & DAVENPORT ST. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE CANCELLATION OF 2004 LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN JACK HENRICKS & THE CITY OF RHINELANDER INVOLVING THE USE OF PEARL ST. RIGHT OF WAY, BESIDE CUSTOM COLLISION (NOW RHINELANDER COLLISION).

MOTION BY SAUER, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO APPROVE CANCELLATION OF 2004 LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN JACK HENRICKS & THE CITY OF RHINELANDER INVOLVING THE USE OF PEARL ST. RIGHT OF WAY, BESIDE CUSTOM COLLISION (NOW RHINELANDER COLLISION). 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

Water & Wastewater Utilities;

APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT & OPERATION OF THE WISCONSIN RIVER MUNICIPAL DISCHARGER GROUP WITH COST ASSESSMENT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000

MOTION BY SALZER, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO APPROVE AGREEMENT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT & OPERATION OF THE WISCONSIN RIVER MUNICIPAL DISCHARGER GROUP WITH COST ASSESSMENT NOT TO EXCEED $3,000. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE ENGINEERING SERVICE CONTRACT TO TOWN & COUNTRY ENGINEERING, INC. FOR WATER SYSTEM MODEL UPDATES PROVIDED WITH COST NOT TO EXCEED $16,000

MOTION BY SALZER, SECOND BY PELLETIER, TO APPROVE ENGINEERING SERVICE CONTRACT TO TOWN & COUNTRY ENGINEERING, INC. FOR WATER SYSTEM MODEL UPDATES PROVIDED WITH COST NOT TO EXCEED $16,000. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE NEW WATER TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE HIGH STREET WATER RESERVOIR LOCATION. LEASE AGREEMENT IS RECOMMENDED FOR $1,600 PER MONTH FIRST YEAR PAYMENTS, WITH 3% ANNUAL ESCALATION COST THEREAFTER, & IS CONTINGENT ON COMPLETION OF ACCEPTABLE LEGAL REVIEW.

MOTION BY SALZER, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO APPROVE NEW WATER TOWER LEASE AGREEMENT WITH ALLTEL COMMUNICATIONS D/B/A VERIZON WIRELESS FOR SERVICES PROVIDED AT THE HIGH STREET WATER RESERVOIR LOCATION. LEASE AGREEMENT IS RECOMMENDED FOR $1,600 PER MONTH FIRST YEAR PAYMENTS, WITH 3% ANNUAL ESCALATION COST THEREAFTER, & IS CONTINGENT ON COMPLETION OF ACCEPTABLE LEGAL REVIEW. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE 2013 SANITARY SEWER, STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 IN AMOUNT OF $63,152.55 FOR COMPLETION OF VARIOUS WORK ITEMS DETERMINED NECESSARY DURING CONSTRUCTION

MOTION BY SALZER, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO APPROVE 2013 SANITARY SEWER, STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT CHANGE ORDER NO. 7 IN AMOUNT OF $63,152.55 FOR COMPLETION OF VARIOUS WORK ITEMS DETERMINED NECESSARY DURING CONSTRUCTION. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE RATIFICATION OF 2013 SANITARY SEWER, STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PAY REQUEST NO. 6 SUBMITTED BY DORNER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $289,161.05 WITH PARTIAL PAYMENT AS RECOMMENDED FOR WORK COMPLETED TO DATE

MOTION BY SALZER, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO APPROVE RATIFICATION OF 2013 SANITARY SEWER, STREET & UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PAY REQUEST NO. 6 SUBMITTED BY DORNER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $289,161.05 WITH PARTIAL PAYMENT AS RECOMMENDED FOR WORK COMPLETED TO DATE. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

MOTION BY PELLETIER, SECOND BYGLEASON, TO ADJOURN INTO EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO WI STATE. §19.85(1)(C,E,F,&G). 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

POSSIBLE EXECUTIVE SESSION PURSUANT TO WI STATE. §19.85(1)(C,E,F,&G) TO:

CONFER WITH LEGAL COUNSEL RELATED TO RHINELANDER CITY EMPLOYEES, LOCAL NO 1226, OF THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY, & MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES UNION

No action taken

DISCUSS/APPROVE CITY ADMINSTRATOR’S EVALUATION

No action taken.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

MOTION BY BELLIVEAU, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 11, 2013 AND NOVEMBER 18, 2013. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED

RETURN TO OPEN SESSION

MOTION BY KELLY, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO ADJOURN FROM EXECUTIVE SESSION AND RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

NEW BUSINESS & FUTURE AGENDA REQUESTS

DISCUSS/APPROVE PURCHASE OF DODGE CHARGER SQUAD VEHICLE FROM EWALD AUTOMOTIVE GROUP FOR $26,085 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT & PURCHASE OF CHEVY IMPALA OR SIMILAR VEHICLE FROM RHINELANDER GM WITH COST NOT TO EXCEED $15,900 FOR CITY

ADMINISTRATION/POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH $10,000 FROM 2014 BORROWING & BALANCE FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT 2014 OPERATING BUDGET

MOTION BY GLEASON, SECOND BY KIRBY, TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF DODGE CHARGER SQUAD VEHICLE FROM EWALD AUTOMOTIVE GROUP FOR $26,085 FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT & PURCHASE OF CHEVY IMPALA OR SIMILAR VEHICLE FROM RHINELANDER GM WITH COST NOT TO EXCEED $15,900 FOR CITY ADMINISTRATION/POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH $10,000 FROM 2014 BORROWING & BALANCE FROM POLICE DEPARTMENT 2014 OPERATING BUDGET 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED

DISCUSS/APPROVE CVMIC VOLUNTEER ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR PPHC VOLUNTEERS

MOTION BY SAUER, SECOND BY BELLIVEAU, TO APPROVE CVMIC VOLUNTEER ACCIDENT INSURANCE FOR PPHC VOLUNTEERS. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

DISCUSS/APPROVE PURCHASE OF JOHN DEERE ROAD GRADER FROM NORTRAX FOR STREET DEPARTMENT WITH COST NOT TO EXCEED $168,000

MOTION BY SAUER, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO APPROVE PURCHASE OF JOHN DEERE ROAD GRADER FROM NORTRAX FOR STREET DEPARTMENT WITH COST NOT TO EXCEED $168,000 AND WAIVE THE REQUIREMENT TO PUT IT OUT FOR PROPOSALS. 8 AYE, 0 NAY; MOTION CARRIED.

APPROVE MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR THE 2014-2015 ELECTION CYCLE

MOTION BY BELLIVEAU, SECOND BY YOUNG, TO APPROVE MAYORAL APPOINTMENT OF ELECTION OFFICIALS FOR THE 2014-2015 ELECTION CYCLE. 7 AYE, 0 NAY, 1 ABSTAIN (PELLETIER); MOTION CARRIED.

Mayor Johns presented City Attorney Phil Parkinson a proclamation and a card upon his retirement.

ADJOURNMENT

MOTION BY KELLY, SECOND BY GLEASON, TO ADJOURN THE COMMON COUNCIL MEETING OF DECEMBER 9, 2013 AT 8:08 P.M.; MOTION CARRIED.

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Comments for Common CouncilDecember 9, 2013

(A) Phil noted that any person or business who wishes to prune more than 2/3 of a crown of a tree on public property would have to get a permit from the City Forester. Gunder added that they are trying to avoid someone coming in and just cutting the top off of the tree. He did not have a permit to use per the ordinance at this point. Steve Sauer asked if they could replace word permit with permission for this. Phil agreed that this could be done, and they could move to amend the ordinance so that “permit” will be changed to “permission” before publication.