Eau Claire City Council Meeting – June 24 & 25, 2019

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Eau Claire City Council – Monday June 24, 2019: Topics

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL

CLOSED SESSION

Upon a motion duly made and carried, the City Council may go into closed session to discuss the annual performance evaluation process of the City Manager, an employee over whom the City Council exercises responsibility, which is permitted in closed session pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(c) of the Wisconsin Statutes

OPEN SESSION

Return to Open Session

PUBLIC HEARINGS

Public hearing on an ordinance rezoning a property located at 2517 Truax Boulevard from I-1P to C-3P and to adopt the general development plan for retail sales (File Z-1646-19). (Scott Allen)

Public hearing on a resolution approving a site plan in a P-Public district for the construction of a pavilion/restroom building and amenities located in Owen Park, 501 1st Avenue (File PZ-1904). (Pat Ivory & Jeff Pippenger)

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD

The City Council desires to hear the viewpoints of residents of the City of Eau Claire on ideas or concerns of citywide application. The Public Comment Period will be for up to 20 minutes (eligible to be extended by 2/3 vote of the City Council members present). Each speaker shall be permitted no more than 3 minutes to speak and shall speak only once per session

CLOSED SESSION

***Amendment***Upon a motion duly made and carried, the City Council may go into closed session to discuss issues regarding a claim for tax exemption filed by Blugold Real Estate Foundation, Inc. for the property at 222 Water Street and City Council will provide direction regarding the claim and the terms of its potential settlement pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(g), of the Wisconsin Statutes

ADJOURNMENT

PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that an open public regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Eau Claire will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 25, 2019, in the Eau Claire County Board Room, 721 Oxford Avenue, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to consider all matters which may properly be considered at a meeting of the City Council

Eau Claire City Council – June 25, 2019: Topics

Pledge of Allegiance and Roll Call

CONSENT AGENDA

CONSENT RESOLUTION

Resolution adopting the Consent Agenda – includes all agenda items 1 – 16

COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS

Consideration of Commendations and Proclamations and Recognitions

BUSINESS AGENDA

Resolution authorizing the Eau Claire Marathon, LLC to conduct the Eau Claire Marathon on Saturday and Sunday, May 2-3, 2020 beginning in Phoenix Park and along City streets, sidewalks, and trails. (Jeff Pippenger)

Resolution granting a Temporary Class B Fermented Malt Beverage license to Eau Claire Events, Andrew Ottum, President, on May 3, 2020, at Phoenix Park for the Eau Claire Marathon. (Doug Hoffer)

Resolution granting a Reserve Combination Class B Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage license to Ted & Diane Enterprises, LLC, d/b/a Best Western of Eau Claire South, 3614 Gateway Drive, Guy Rossato, agent. (Doug Hoffer)

Resolution authorizing acceptance of an amendment to a grant agreement between the City of Eau Claire and Department of Natural Resources for the downtown Riverwalk Trail, and approval of associated budget adjustments. (Because this item amends the budget, a 2/3 vote of the elected members, or 8 affirmative votes, is required for adoption.) (Josh Solinger)

Initial Resolutions authorizing 2019 Series A of General Obligation Bonds of the City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin not to exceed $10,375,000 aggregate principal amount for the following purposes: a) Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $945,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Bonds of the City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and improvement of water systems improvements. b) Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $1,375,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Bonds of the City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and improvement of storm water sewer improvements. CITY OF EAU CLAIRE MISSION STATEMENT IT IS OUR MISSION TO ASSURE THE COMMON GOOD THROUGH SERVICES ESSENTIAL FOR A SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, ENGAGED AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY. c) Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $4,685,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Bonds of the City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and improvement of streets and street improvements (including lighting, signage, curbs, and gutters) and street lighting. d) Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $1,325,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Bonds of the City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and improvement of parks and public grounds, including a City-Wide Trail Program (including lighting and signage). e) Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $2,045,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Bonds of the City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and improvement of the Library. (Jay Winzenz)

Initial resolution authorizing not to exceed $13,880,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Promissory Notes of the City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction and improvement of improvements to public lands and buildings, including City Hall and City libraries in the City, bus transportation, and streets and street improvements (including lighting, signage, curbs and gutters) and street lighting in the City, and for the purpose of refunding certain outstanding municipal obligations of the City and the interest thereon. (Jay Winzenz)

Initial Resolutions authorizing 2019 Series C of Taxable General Obligation Bonds of the City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin not to exceed $4,065,000 aggregate principal amount for the following purposes: a) Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $735,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Bonds of the City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and improvement of parking facilities. b) Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $1,790,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Bonds of the City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and improvement of parks and public grounds, including Hobbs Municipal Ice Arena improvements. c) Initial Resolution authorizing not to exceed $1,540,000 aggregate principal amount of General Obligation Bonds of the City of Eau Claire, Eau Claire and Chippewa Counties, Wisconsin for the purpose of financing the acquisition, construction, and improvement of Cannery District Development. (Jay Winzenz)

Resolution approving the Advisory Committee on Appointments 2019 Work Plan. (Advisory Committee on Appointments)

Resolution approving a site plan in a P-Public district for the construction of a pavilion/restroom building and amenities located in Owen Park, 501 1st Avenue (File PZ-1904). (Pat Ivory & Jeff Pippenger)

ORDINANCES FOR ACTION

Ordinance rezoning a property located at 2517 Truax Boulevard from I-1P to C-3P and to adopt the general development plan for retail sales (File Z-1646-19). (Scott Allen)

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Announcements by the City Manager and City Council.

ADJOURNMENT

The next City Council Legislative Meeting is scheduled to be held at 4 p.m. on July 9, 2019.

WORK SESSION

Following the Legislative Session, the City Council will convene in Room 1301/1302 of the Eau Claire County Building for a Work Session on the 2020-2024 Capital Improvement Plan

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