Eau Claire City Council Meeting – Oct 21 & 22, 2019
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Eau Claire City Council – Monday October 21, 2019: Topics
MONDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2019
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
PUBLIC HEARINGS
ZONING
1. Public hearing on an ordinance rezoning a property located at the west end of Lorch Avenue,
south of Interstate 94 from TR-1A to C-3P and R-3P and to adopt the general development
plan for commercial development and multi-family development for apartment buildings
(File Z-1654-19). (Plan Commission postponed action. Therefore, it is required that
consideration be postponed to allow for Plan Commission consideration.)
(Scott Allen) (Page 5)
2. Public hearing on an ordinance rezoning a property located west of Kane Road, south of
Hwy 312/12 from R-2P to R-3P and to adopt the general development plan for multi-family
development for apartment buildings (File Z-1653-19). (Postponed from the October 8, 2019
Council meeting.)
(Scott Allen) (Page 24)
2020 PROPOSED BUDGET
3. Public hearing on the 2020 Proposed Operating Budget, Library and Health Department
Budgets, and Special Agency Funding.
(Jay Winzenz) (Page 60)
PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS
4. Public discussion on a resolution accepting and appropriating Edward Byrne Memorial
Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) formula program funds from the US Department of Justice,
Office of Justice Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance.
(Gerald Staniszewski) (Page 62)
CITY OF EAU CLAIRE VISION STATEMENT
EAU CLAIRE IS A VIBRANT CITY WITH EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY OF LIFE AND SERVICES.
STANDING AGAINST RACISM
5. Public discussion on a resolution standing against racism, and supporting a community
member and UW-Eau Claire student who faced a racist and hateful attack. (Postponed from
the September 24, 2019 Council meeting.)
(Council Members Werthmann & Beaton) (Page 98)
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
Upon a motion duly made and carried, the City Council may go into closed session to discuss
and seek direction regarding the disposition of the Soo Line Steam Locomotive #2719 which is
permitted in closed session for competitive or bargaining reasons pursuant to s. 19.85(1)(e) of the
Wisconsin Statutes. (Page 104)
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, October 22, 2019, in the City Hall Council
Chamber, 203 S. Farwell Street, Eau Claire, Wisconsin, to consider all matters which may
properly be considered at a meeting of the City Council.
Eau Claire City Council – October 22, 2019
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE AND ROLL CALL
CONSENT AGENDA
The following matters may be acted upon by the City Council utilizing a single vote. Individual
items, which any member wishes to address in greater detail or as a separate item on the regular
agenda, may be removed from the Consent Agenda upon the request of any Council Member.
CONSENT RESOLUTION
1. Resolution adopting the Consent Agenda. (Page 9)
COMMENDATIONS AND PROCLAMATIONS
2. Consideration of Commendations and Proclamations and Recognitions. (Page 10)
MINUTES
3. Resolution approving Minutes of Regular Meeting of Tuesday, October 8, 2019. (Page 11)
SPECIAL EVENTS
4. Resolution authorizing Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI) to conduct the Let It Glow event
on Friday, December 6, 2019, in Phoenix Park in Eau Claire. (Page 16)
5. Resolution authorizing Downtown Eau Claire, Inc. (DECI) to conduct Haymarket Holiday
on Saturday, December 7, 2019, in downtown Eau Claire at the Haymarket Plaza and on
City streets and sidewalks. (Page 18)
LICENSES
6. Resolution granting new bartender licenses. (Page 22)
7. Resolution granting a Change of Agent for the Combination Class A Fermented Malt
Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor license of Cenergy, LLC, d/b/a Mega Holiday #3715,
2806 Golf Road, from Jennifer L. Peery to Amber Schmidt be approved. (Page 23)
8. Resolution granting a Class B Fermented Malt Beverage license to Ted & Diane Enterprises,
LLC, d/b/a Best Western Eau Claire South, 3614 Gateway Drive, Guy Rossato, agent.
(Page 24)
9. Resolution granting a Combination Class B Intoxicating Liquor and Fermented Malt
Beverage license to Wisconsin Apple, LLC, d/b/a Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar,
4745 Golf Road, Joshua Michal, agent. (Page 25)
GRANTS
10. Resolution authorizing the Fire Department to apply for grant monies from the Firehouse
Subs Public Safety Foundation to purchase rope rescue equipment. (Page 41)
11. Resolution authorizing the Engineering Department to apply for grant monies through the
WisDOT Multimodal Local Supplement (MLS) program. (Page 42)
12. Final resolution granting petition and waiver for sidewalk repair at 3404 Cummings Avenue,
Parcel No. 15-3153. (Page 43)
SCHEDULE OF FEES & LICENSES
13. Resolution amending the City of Eau Claire Schedule of Fees and Licenses, effective
January 1, 2020. (This item is for introduction only. A Public Hearing will be held on
Monday, November 11, 2019. This item will be placed on the November 12, 2019 agenda
for consideration.) (Page 45)
BUSINESS AGENDA
LICENSE
14. Resolution granting a Combination Class B Intoxicating Liquor & Fermented Malt Beverage
license and a Class A Cabaret license to Mosk and Ray, LLC, d/b/a Red Coal BBQ,
2839 Mall Drive, Suite #7, Brian T. Moskiewicz, agent.
(Jenessa Stromberger) (Page 94)
GRANTS
15. Resolution accepting and appropriating Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant
(JAG) formula program funds from the US Department of Justice, Office of Justice
Programs, Bureau of Justice Assistance. (Because this item amends the budget, a 2/3 vote of
the elected members, or eight affirmative votes, is required for adoption.)
(Gerald Staniszewski) (Page 116)
16. Resolution authorizing the Fire Department to accept grant monies from the Department of
Natural Resources (DNR) Forest Fire Protection Grant Program to purchase radio equipment
and wildland firefighting equipment. (Because this item amends the budget, a 2/3 vote of the
elected members, or eight affirmative votes, is required for adoption.)
(Al Bertrang) (Page 153)
BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS
17. Resolution authorizing Operating and Capital Budget appropriations for fiscal year 2019.
(Because this item amends the budget, a 2/3 vote of the elected members, or eight
affirmative votes, is required for adoption.)
(Kristine Basom) (Page 158)
AGREEMENTS
18. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an Intent to Negotiate Purchase
Agreement Memorandum of Understanding with Merge LLC for property located at
402 S. Farwell Street, the current bus transfer facility site.
(Stephen Nick) (Page 161)
19. Resolution approving the extension of a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of
Eau Claire and the Carson Park Baseball Renovation Group for improvement and renovation
of the Baseball Stadium at Carson Park.
(Jeff Pippenger) (Page 170)
STEAM LOCOMOTIVE #2719
20. Resolution authorizing the City Manager to enter into an agreement regarding the disposition
of the Soo Line Steam Locomotive #2719.
(Stephen Nick) (Page 177)
STANDING AGAINST RACISM
21. Resolution standing against racism, and supporting a community member and
UW-Eau Claire student who faced a racist and hateful attack. (Postponed from the
September 24, 2019 Council meeting.)
(Council Members Werthmann & Beaton) (Page 178)
ORDINANCES FOR ACTION
ZONING
22. Ordinance rezoning a property located at the west end of Lorch Avenue, south of
Interstate 94 from TR-1A to C-3P and R-3P and to adopt the general development plan
for commercial development and multi-family development for apartment buildings
(File Z-1654-19). (Plan Commission postponed action. Therefore, it is required that
consideration be postponed to allow for Plan Commission consideration.)
(Scott Allen) (Page 184)
23. Ordinance rezoning a property located west of Kane Road, south of Hwy 312/12 from R-2P
to R-3P and to adopt the general development plan for multi-family development for
apartment buildings (File Z-1653-19). (Postponed from the October 8, 2019 Council
meeting.)
(Scott Allen) (Page 187)
ORDINANCES FOR INTRODUCTION
ZONING
24. Ordinance rezoning a property located at 2408 Vine Street from R-1 to C-3P and to adopt the
general development plan for office use (File Z-1656-19).
(Scott Allen) (Page 191)
ANNEXATION
25. Ordinance in accordance with Section 66.0217 Wisconsin Statutes, annexing to the City of
Eau Claire and particularly to the 10th Assessment Ward, 1st Aldermanic District, being a
part of the Southeast 1/4 of the Southwest 1/4 of Section 10-27-9 West, Town of Seymour,
Eau Claire County, as shown on Planning Drawing No. 19-4A (Holland Petition).
(Per Wisconsin Statutes 66.0217(8), an annexation ordinance requires a two-thirds (2/3) vote
“of the elected members of the governing body.” Therefore, eight (8) affirmative votes of
the eleven (11) elected Council members are required for adoption.)
(Scott Allen) (Page 194)
ALDERMANIC DISTRICTS
26. Charter Ordinance relating to the City Council and the reapportionment of the
Aldermanic Districts of the City of Eau Claire. (Adoption of a Charter Ordinance requires a
two-thirds (2/3) vote “of the elected members of the governing body”. Therefore, eight (8)
affirmative votes are required of the eleven (11) elected Council members for adoption.)
(Carrie Riepl) (Page 198)
PARKING
27. Ordinance amending Table VIII of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire entitled
“Parking Prohibited.”
(Dave Solberg) (Page 200)
PAY PLAN & PRACTICES
28. Ordinance amending the City of Eau Claire Pay Plan and Practices.
(Vicki Seltun) (Page 203)
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS & LEAVES
29. Ordinance amending the City of Eau Claire Employee Benefits and Leaves Plan.
(Vicki Seltun) (Page 206)
SEWERAGE SERVICE CHARGE
30. Ordinance amending Chapter 15.04 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Eau Claire
entitled “Sewerage Service Charge” to increase the sewer user charges as proposed in the
2020 Operating Budget.
(Jay Winzenz) (Page 208)
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 Nov. 12, 2019.
WORK SESSION
Following the Legislative Session, the City Council will convene in the North Conference Room
at City Hall, 203 S. Farwell Street, for a Work Session on the 2020 Operating Budget and the
Strategic Plan.
