APPROVED low quote from J & J Contracting, LLC in the amount of $35,200 for the Vactor Garage Plumbing Modifications project

APPROVED Second and final reading of Ordinance No. 45, 5th Series, An Ordinance to Amend the Home Rule Charter in Sections 59, 74, 79, and 125 to be effective 90 days after publication

Councilor Krause stated as an employee of Northland Counseling he would be abstaining from discussion and voting.

Building Official Meyers shared that the property would require a conditional use for the intended purpose.  Application was received per R1-A conditional use requirements, Section 3(d) Nursing Home, Rest Home, Children’s Home.

City Administrator Bergstrom stated she had received concerns and addressed the questions that were asked.

Allison O’Hara-Meyers from Northland Counseling explained they are seeking to relocate their Licensed Adult Foster Care to allow for more accessibility.

Ann Shickell shared her concerns regarding the Adult Foster Care moving to her neighborhood.

Councilor Holden stated he would not vote yes for the conditional use due to Northland Counseling having run down facilities and that the Planning Commission didn’t answer some of the questions asked.

Councilor Ditsch stated if not located at 122 Park Avenue than whose neighborhood, everyone needs a place to live. Councilor Ditsch noted he would vote in favor for this.

Councilor Buller stated he would like to see more research done by the Planning Commission and possibly bring to the Land Use and Legislation Committee.

Mayor Droba agreed it should be tabled and brought back to the Planning Commission for further review on the findings of facts.  Mayor Droba stated you don’t get to pick your neighbors.

Councilor Ditsch withdrew his original motion.  Councilor Buller withdrew his second to the original motion.

Motion by Councilor Ditsch to table recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve Conditional Use Permit for a Licensed Adult Foster Care and have the Planning Commission review further.  Motion seconded by Councilor Buller.  Motion carried 4-0-1 with Councilors Buller, Ditsch, Holden, and Mayor Droba voting ‘yea’ and Councilor Krause abstaining.

Mayor Droba stated the drainage and foot prints were off, easement to county properties were not obtained.  Plat required corrections be made.  Motion carried unanimously.

Councilor Buller stated a copy of the Snow & Ice policy is available at City Hall.

Councilor Krause requested the Snow & Ice policy notice be shared on our social media sites.

MOTION by Councilor Ditsch to table discussion on the Snow & Ice Control Policy.  Motion seconded by Councilor Buller and carried unanimously.

Councilor Buller and Councilor Holden thanked the Rural Fire Protection Association for such a smooth process.  They both enjoyed being on the committee and working with the RFPA.

Mayor Droba thanked Councilors Buller and Holden, Chief Mannausau and City Administrator Bergstrom for their involvement in the agreement process.

City Administrator Bergstrom stated they are working with attorneys and insurance agents to ensure they have a legal document.

Motion seconded by Councilor Holden and carried unanimously.

Reports of the Administrator, Attorney, and Department Heads