Barron public meetings in 2021

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce approved October minutes and October/November financial statements. The annual meeting was moved to Rolling Oaks on January 24th, with food and costs set. The board agreed to sponsor the Sleigh Ride event with the Tourism Committee, and discussed additional activities. The 2022 budget will be finalized before the January meeting.

• Approved October minutes (motion by Angie Buckley, seconded by Ann Matheny)
• Approved October and November financial statements (motion by Ann Matheny, seconded by Josh Tomsovic)
• Moved annual meeting to Rolling Oaks on January 24th
• Selected food options for annual meeting: Broaster chicken, ribs, parsley baby red potatoes, garden salad
• Set annual meeting attendance cost at $10 per person
• Approved sponsoring Sleigh Ride event with Tourism Committee
• Scheduled Music in the Park shows for June 8, June 22, August 24, and September 8
• Noted city will accept Chamber Bucks for water and sewer bills

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will discuss and possibly act on the LaSalle Avenue Phase 1 project updates, change orders, and payment, as well as the feasibility of a service road near Highway 8. They will also consider bids for the City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop rebuild project, and may enter closed session to discuss a liquor license denial and a golf course contract.

• LaSalle Avenue Phase 1 change orders 2 & 3 and payment application 4
• Feasibility study for service road on north side of Hwy 8 at LaSalle intersection
• Rebuild project bid awards for City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop
• Approval of operator's licenses for Jennifer Schick and Alexis Rose Ward
• Closed session on denial of Jessica L. Zaspel's liquor license application and golf course contract

The Barron Common Council approved Change Orders 2 and 3 for the LaSalle Avenue Phase 1 project, along with Payment Application 4 of $193,441.68 to Haas Construction. The council also accepted bids for the City Hall/Police Department and Street Shop rebuild projects, and approved the consent agenda including operator's licenses and election inspector appointments. After closed session, the council approved an operator's license for Jessica L. Zaspel.

• Approved Change Orders 2 and 3 for LaSalle Avenue (all ayes)
• Approved Payment Application 4 of $193,441.68 to Haas Construction (all ayes)
• Approved Claims and Bills as presented (all ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda including operator's licenses and election inspectors (all ayes)
• Accepted bids for City Hall/Police Department and Street Shop rebuild (all ayes)
• Approved Operator's License for Jessica L. Zaspel after closed session (all ayes)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2022 budget, then consider formally adopting the budget and 2021 tax levy via Resolution 2021-06. The council will also hear an update from the library director regarding operations and a requested 2022 city contribution, and discuss compensation for elected officials and city staff. Several routine items, including claims approval, meeting minutes, and operator's licenses, are on the consent agenda.

• Public hearing on proposed 2022 city budget
• Resolution 2021-06: formal adoption of 2022 budget and 2021 tax levy
• Library director update and requested 2022 city contribution
• Modifications to Code of Ordinances Section 56-470 and scheduled fines
• Update on bidding for City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop rebuild projects

The Barron Common Council formally adopted the 2022 city budget and 2021 tax levy via Resolution 2021-06, approved unanimously. The council also approved modifications to the city code (Section 56-470 and scheduled fines), approved a partnership with the Barron Area School District to submit a childcare center grant application, and approved the consent agenda including operator's licenses and a Redevelopment Authority appointment. A separate operator's license for Jessica Lynn Zaspel was denied (all nays). The council also went into closed session to discuss city-owned parcels.

• Adopted 2022 budget and 2021 tax levy via Resolution 2021-06 (all ayes)
• Approved modifications to Code of Ordinances Section 56-470 and scheduled fines (all ayes)
• Approved partnership with BASD for childcare center grant application (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including operator's licenses and RDA appointment (all ayes)
• Denied operator's license for Jessica Lynn Zaspel (all nays)
• Approved claims and bills as presented (all ayes)
• Convened closed session to discuss city-owned parcels (roll call, all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees met on November 4, 2021, to approve bills and minutes. The agenda included a second reading of a revised whistleblower policy and a review of the 2021 budget. The board also discussed current COVID-19 operations, including mask requirements and curbside service availability.

• Approval of bills
• Whistle Blower policy revision (second read)
• 2021 Budget review
• COVID-19 operations update (masks required, open during regular hours)

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce met and approved the September minutes and financial statement. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on planning upcoming events and discussing community engagement strategies.

• Approved September minutes (motion by Pat Thornby, second by Rod Nordby)
• Approved September financial statement (motion by Ann Matheny, second by Melissa Gillett)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine items and discuss the 2022 budget. They will also review a revised whistleblower policy for handling anonymous reports, and address COVID-19 operations as the county is at red risk level.

• 2022 Budget review
• Whistleblower policy revision (second read)
• COVID-19 operations: red risk level, curbside service, masks required
• Outstanding Community Service Award plan
• Job descriptions review

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Council will hold a public hearing on rezoning multiple properties from R-1 Residential to Industrial, Commercial, and other Residential classes. The meeting also includes presentations on draft levy scenarios and city budgets.

• Public hearing for rezonings of CSM #6836, CSM #6835, CSM #685, and CSM #6837
• LaSalle Avenue Phase I update and payment application from Haas Sons
• Updates on City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop rebuild project
• Presentation of draft levy scenarios and General Fund budgets
• Approval of ordinance amending Wards and Aldermanic Districts

The Barron Common Council approved several rezoning requests, including changes from R-1 Residential to General Industrial, R-2 Residential, C-1 Commercial, and R-3 Residential, despite public concerns raised during the hearing. The council also approved a $349,149.02 payment for LaSalle Avenue reconstruction, an LRIP supplement application for Phase II, and switched insurance coverage to League of Wisconsin Municipalities for 2022.

• Approved rezoning from R-1 to General Industrial for Lot 1, CSM #6836 (all ayes)
• Approved rezoning from R-1 to R-2 Residential for Lot 3, CSM #6835 (all ayes)
• Approved rezoning from R-1 to C-1 Commercial for Lot 4, CSM #6835 (all ayes)
• Approved rezoning from R-1 to R-3 Residential for Lots 3 & 4, CSM #6837 (all ayes)
• Approved $349,149.02 payment to Haas Sons for LaSalle Avenue reconstruction (all ayes)
• Approved LRIP supplement application for LaSalle Avenue Phase II (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance 2021-05 amending wards and aldermanic districts (all ayes)
• Approved switch of General and Property Liability Insurance to LWM coverage for 2022 (all ayes)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on the purchase of vacant land on Candy Lane. The council will first convene in closed session under Wisconsin law to deliberate or negotiate the property purchase, then reconvene in open session to possibly take action on the matter.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(e) to discuss purchasing vacant land on Candy Lane
• Possible action on the land purchase after reconvening in open session

The Barron Common Council held a special meeting on September 30, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss the purchase of vacant land on Candy Lane. After reconvening in open session, the council approved submitting an option to purchase the property as discussed. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Entered closed session to discuss purchase of vacant land on Candy Lane (unanimous)
• Reconvened in open session (unanimous)
• Approved submitting an option to purchase the vacant land on Candy Lane (unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce approved the August minutes and financial statement. The Halloween Spooktacular was cancelled due to a lack of volunteers, and a survey will be sent to businesses to gather input on how the Chamber can better support them.

• Approved the August minutes (motion by Sharon Masek, second by Pat Thornby).
• Approved the August financial statement (motion by Ann Matheny, second by Julie Brunclik).
• Decided not to hold the Halloween Spooktacular this year due to lack of volunteers.
• Planned to send a Survey Monkey to businesses to gather input on Chamber support.
• Will update the Business Directory and strengthen the link to Facebook.

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss operations during a red-level COVID risk category, including mask requirements and curbside service. They will also consider a second revision of a policy on handling anonymous reports or allegations, plus staff and programming updates.

• COVID operations: red-level risk, open hours, curbside service, masks required
• Second revision of policy on anonymous reports/allegations
• Outstanding Community Service Award plan
• Job descriptions work committee
• Unfinished business: BOT appreciation dinner and workshop

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees met on September 16, 2021, and approved the agenda, prior meeting minutes, and bills, all with unanimous votes. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting focused on operational updates, including COVID-19 protocols and upcoming programs.

• Approved agenda as written (all voting yes)
• Approved prior meeting minutes (no motion needed)
• Approved bills (all voting yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 5:55 pm (all voting yes)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will discuss and potentially act on LaSalle Avenue reconstruction items, including a Phase 2 topographic survey contract, a Phase 1 update, a change order, and a payment application from Haas Sons. The council will also consider a vacant alderman appointment, a potential WHEDA project presentation, and several consent agenda items. Budget presentations and a possible closed session are also scheduled.

• Topographic survey contract for Phase 2 of LaSalle (Mill to 7th)
• Change Order and payment application for Haas Sons for LaSalle Avenue Reconstruction
• Appointment of Alderman for District #2, Wards 2-3 until April 2022
• Ordinance change for Sec. 50-356 - Parking of Large and Heavy Vehicles
• Preliminary Levy Scenarios and General Fund Operating and Capital Improvements Budgets

The Barron Common Council appointed Keith Kolpack to the vacant District #2, Ward 2-3 council position, and he was sworn in. The council approved a topographic survey contract for Phase 2 of the LaSalle project, a $14,548 change order, and a $505,394.40 payment application for Haas Sons. It also approved a new annual award for an Outstanding Community Member, a beverage license for Cobblestone Inn, and an ordinance change on parking large vehicles. Several items were approved on the consent agenda, including a modified site plan for Big Guy Storage, with one abstention.

• Appointed Keith Kolpack to the vacant District #2, Ward 2-3 council seat; motion carried.
• Approved topographic survey contract for Phase 2 of LaSalle project; motion carried.
• Approved Change Order for Haas Sons in the amount of $14,548; motion carried.
• Approved payment application by Haas Sons in the amount of $505,394.40; motion carried.
• Supported annual Outstanding Community Member award proposed by Library Director; motion carried.
• Approved Consent Agenda (less Item E) including minutes, licenses, and other items; motion carried.
• Approved Item E (modified site plan for Big Guy Storage) with one abstention; motion carried.
• Approved Class 'B' Beer and Class 'C' Wine license for Black Bears Barron Inn; motion carried.

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce approved the July minutes and financial statement. Fall Fest planning included 36 craft vendors, 4 food vendors, a brat sale, and a parade with only 12 entries so far (needing 25). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved July minutes (motion by Pat Thornby, seconded by Josh Tomsovic)
• Approved July financial statement (motion by Josh Tomsovic, seconded by Sharon Masek)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will meet to discuss and take action on the LaSalle Avenue project, including a payment application and Phase 2 strategies, and will consider several licenses and permits. The council will also appoint an alderman for District #2, discuss surveillance options at Anderson Park, and may enter closed session to discuss property appraisal and golf course lease considerations.

• LaSalle Avenue Project update, payment approval for Haas Sons Inc., and Phase 2 strategies
• Appointment of alderman for District #2, Wards 2-3 until April 2022
• Discussion of surveillance options at Anderson Park
• Approval of VFW flagpole installation at 1105 E Division Avenue
• Approval of liquor licenses for Papa Pirelli's Pizza & Grinders LLC at 613 E. LaSalle Ave

The Barron Common Council approved a $302,069.41 payment to Haas Sons Inc. for the LaSalle Avenue project, approved the consent agenda including licenses and permits, and approved a VFW flagpole installation. The council tabled the appointment of a new alderman until applicants can be present, and discussed but took no action on surveillance at Anderson Park. In closed session, the council approved a $2,000 appraisal contract with J.C. Norby.

• Approved $302,069.41 payment to Haas Sons Inc. for LaSalle Avenue project (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including operator's licenses, temporary beer license, and driveway request (all ayes)
• Tabled council appointment for District #2 until applicants can be present (all ayes)
• Approved VFW flagpole installation at 1105 E Division Avenue (all ayes)
• Approved Class A/B beer and Class C wine license for Papa Pirelli's Pizza & Grinders (all ayes)
• Approved $2,000 appraisal contract with J.C. Norby after closed session (all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees met on July 9, 2021, and approved the agenda, minutes, and bills. They discussed COVID-19 operations, including mask-wearing and curbside service, and reviewed the whistleblower policy. Three part-time associates were hired, and the board planned upcoming events like the Book Sale and Block Party.

• Approved agenda as written (all yes)
• Approved May and June minutes (all yes)
• Approved bills (all yes)
• Hired three part-time associates
• Scheduled job descriptions committee meeting for July 13
• Set next meeting for August 5, 2021

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce approved the June minutes and financial statement. Committee reports were given, with plans for upcoming events including a business meeting, Fall Fest, and a wine-tasting. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved June minutes
• Approved June financial statement

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council is meeting to discuss and potentially act on proposed intersection controls at LaSalle and Division Avenues, a TIF district presentation, ARPA fund updates, and several licenses and approvals. The agenda also includes a closed session for employee performance and property negotiations.

• Public hearing on proposed intersection controls at LaSalle Avenue and Division Avenue
• TIF District presentation by Dave Rasmussen
• Approval of Class 'B' beer and liquor license for Rolling Oaks Golf Course
• Approval of MOU with Barron County for election equipment purchase
• Closed session on employee performance and purchase of properties at 338 and 348 N 7th Street

The Barron Common Council approved several actions, including issuing a 60-day notice to West WI Inspection Agency and contracting with Joe Atwood for building inspection services. It also adopted ordinances on sex offenders, provisional operator's licenses, and codes enforcement, and approved hiring Brett Mueller and Justin Fick for street department positions. The council tabled a liquor license for Rolling Oaks Golf Course and approved a resolution for financing the purchase of properties on N. 7th Street.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes, operator's licenses, and CSM (all ayes)
• Tabled Class 'B' liquor license for Rolling Oaks Golf Course (1 nay)
• Approved Fair Housing Month proclamation (all ayes)
• Accepted resignation of Alderman Kevin Haller (all ayes)
• Approved library street closure for Summer Reading Finale (all ayes)
• Approved 60-day notice to WIAA and contract with Joe Atwood for building inspection (all ayes)
• Approved MOU with Barron County for election equipment (all ayes)
• Adopted sex offender, provisional operator's license, and codes enforcement ordinances (all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and bills, and to discuss current COVID-19 operations, which are at green risk level with the library open regular hours and curbside service available. The board will also review a whistleblower policy revision regarding anonymous reports, receive a staff report on recent hires, and plan volunteer support for upcoming events.

• Review of COVID-19 green-level operations and masking policy
• Whistleblower policy revision on wording for anonymous reports
• Staff report: 3 new Librarian Assistants hired, one resigned due to out-of-state move
• Volunteer help for community night, book sale/summer reading finale, story time
• Job descriptions work committee meeting set for July 13 at 10am

The Barron Public Library Board approved the promotion of Amanda Feldt-Smith to full-time Technical Services Supervisor at $16.50 per hour for 32-40 hours per week with full city benefits, effective June 14, 2021. The board also approved the agenda with a reordering of items. Due to loss of quorum, all remaining agenda items were deferred to the next meeting for approval.

• Approved promotion of Amanda Feldt-Smith to full-time Technical Services Supervisor at $16.50/hour (all yes)
• Approved agenda with item 8 moved to item 3 (all yes)
• Deferred approval of minutes, bills, pandemic handbook, reopening plan, and other items to next meeting due to lack of quorum

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce approved a $200 donation to Deb Johnston for fall city decorations, to be added to Fall Fest expenses. They also approved the May minutes and financial statement, and reimbursed Ann for beverage coolers. The Chamber discussed recognizing city workers at Business and Industry Night and considered renaming the wine-tasting event to 'Bites and Sips'.

• Approved May minutes as presented.
• Approved May financial statement as presented.
• Approved $200 donation to Deb Johnston for fall city decorations.
• Approved reimbursement to Ann for beverage coolers.
• Decided to have city workers receive a free meal at Business and Industry Night.
• Decided to allow Chamber business members to set up booths at Business and Industry Night.
• Suggested Maureen Tollman contact the Tourism Committee for Make Music Day ad funding.
• Decided to continue using local non-profits as first choice for food vendors at events.

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board approved a reopening plan allowing 17 people inside at a time (25% capacity) during orange risk level, increasing to 34 in yellow, with Saturday browsing starting May 8th and curbside service continuing. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, and bills, and discussed the pandemic handbook review, materials quarantine, and new hours.

• Approved the agenda as written.
• Approved the minutes with an asterisk added to denote virtual attendees.
• Approved the bills.
• Approved the reopening plan with capacity limits and Saturday browsing.
• Set materials quarantine time to 24 hours beginning May 3rd.
• Planned to resume normal operating hours in June 2021.
• Nominated Heidi Hong for President, Mark Klein for Vice President, and Kathee Yamada for Secretary.
• Adjourned the meeting at 6:16pm.

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will meet to discuss and act on routine business, including project updates, license approvals, and a resolution to issue up to $50,200 in water system revenue bonds. They will also consider a public nuisance enforcement position and may enter closed session for property and personnel matters.

• Resolution authorizing up to $50,200 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021
• LaSalle Avenue and Water Tower project updates by MSA Professional Services
• Approval of Oaktree Properties driveway request at 309 N Mill Street
• Approval of multiple liquor and beer license renewals and new licenses
• Consideration of Public Nuisance Enforcement Position

The Barron Common Council approved a resolution authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $50,200 in Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021. The council also approved the 2021 Emergency Operations Plan and a consent agenda covering licenses, appointments, and a driveway request. A renewal application for Caddy Shack Pizza's liquor license failed on a unanimous nay vote. The council entered closed session to discuss property negotiations and a public nuisance enforcement position, later authorizing a counter-offer on property.

• Approved $50,200 Water System Revenue Bonds, Series 2021 (all ayes)
• Approved 2021 Emergency Operations Plan (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including Oaktree Properties driveway at 309 N Mill St, Sue Allen appointment, and multiple liquor licenses (all ayes)
• Denied Caddy Shack Pizza liquor license renewal (all nays)
• Approved counter-offer on property discussed in closed session (all ayes)
• Entered closed session for property and personnel discussions (all ayes)

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce approved allowing the UWECBC Foundation to sell raffle tickets during a Music in the Park performance, with the condition they stay at their booth. They also approved the April minutes and financial statement, and added $50 to each Ambassador's year-end payout. The meeting included updates on the Chris Kroeze event, Fall Fest planning, and other administrative items.

• Approved April minutes (motion by Angie Buckley, seconded by Sharon Masek)
• Approved April financial statement (motion by Josh Tomsovic, seconded by Tammy Jackson)
• Approved UWECBC Foundation raffle ticket sales at a performance, with booth-only restriction (motion by Angie Buckley, seconded by Josh Tomsovic)
• Approved additional $50 payout for each Ambassador participant (motion by Angie Buckley, seconded by Sharon Masek)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will hear updates on the LaSalle Avenue project and soil boring results for the Industrial Park, then vote on claims, consent agenda items, demolition bids, a public nuisance enforcement position, and budget amendments. The meeting includes several routine approvals and a public comment period.

• LaSalle Avenue Project update by Teresa Anderson, MSA Professional Services
• Soil boring results for Industrial Park Lot 1-6 by Sara Hinz, Cedar Corporation
• Approval of 508 E LaSalle Avenue building demolition bid award
• Approval of Mastaler property demolition bid award
• Approval of 2021 Budget Amendments for agenda items 7 and 8

The Barron Common Council approved a $72,838 building demolition bid for 508 East LaSalle Avenue, awarded to Haas Sons. They also approved consent agenda items including a CSM, amplified music permit, and licenses, and discussed a public nuisance enforcement position. No bids were received for the Mastaler property demolition, so it will be re-advertised.

• Approved $72,838 demolition bid for 508 East LaSalle Avenue to Haas Sons (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including CSM for Tim and Amy Hanson, amplified music permit, and liquor licenses (all ayes)
• Approved 2021 budget amendments for agenda items 8 and 9, with item 9 removed (all ayes)
• Directed administrator to seek job description for Ordinance Enforcement/Street Department shared position (all ayes)
• Mastaler property demolition bid re-advertised due to no bids received

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce approved the March minutes and financial statement, and approved a $190 advertisement for the Music in the Park series. Committee reports covered planning for Fall Fest, the Chris Kroeze event, and new business outreach, but no major policy decisions were made.

• Approved March minutes (motion by Ann Matheny, seconded by Tammy Jackson)
• Approved March financial statement (motion by Angie Buckley, seconded by Josh Tomsovic)
• Approved $190 Music in the Park ad in Barron News Shield (motion by Ann Matheny, seconded by Pat Thornby)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will hold public hearings and consider approvals for vacating part of East River Drive, a conditional use permit for a homeless transitional home, and the LaSalle Avenue Phase I bid award. They will also discuss interim financing, nuisance ordinance enforcement, and possible demolition action, among other items.

• Public hearing on vacating East River Drive south of parcels 206-1382-02-000 and 206-1382-04-000
• Conditional use permit for International Church of Foursquare Gospel for transitional home at 29 S. 10th St.
• LaSalle Avenue Phase I bid award recommendation
• Resolution 2020-02 approving interim financing for capital improvement projects
• Discussion on City v. Joseph Mastaler and possible demolition action

The Barron Common Council approved a $1,366,438.70 bid from Haas for the LaSalle Avenue project, approved interim financing for capital improvements, and authorized demolition and construction management services. The council also approved a site plan for 1482-1524 Guy Avenue, a conditional use permit for a transitional home, and several other items. No action was taken on nuisance ordinance enforcement, which was discussed only.

• Approved $1,366,438.70 bid from Haas for LaSalle Avenue project (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2021-02 for interim financing for capital improvement projects (all ayes)
• Approved site plan for 1482-1524 Guy Avenue (1 abstention)
• Approved conditional use permit for transitional home at 29 S. 10th Street (consent agenda)
• Approved $10,000 advance to Barron Pool Committee for shade structures (all ayes)
• Approved $52,780 finance agreement for golf course fairway mower, contingent on payment of $31,428.58 outstanding balance (all ayes)
• Approved Intertek PSI proposal for subsurface exploration at Street Shop site (all ayes)
• Approved contract with Market and Johnson for demolition management (all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine items and discuss the library's pandemic response, including a reopening plan that allows 30 people (50% capacity) per yellow-level guidance, continued curbside service, and an enforced mask mandate. The board will also review staff hiring progress and set holiday/vacation hours for the Youth Services Director.

• Reopening plan: 30 people in building at a time (50% capacity) per yellow risk level
• Curbside service to continue
• Mask mandate to be enforced for now
• Staff hiring: interviews in April, one person hired
• Make Music Day scheduled for Monday, June 21

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees approved the agenda and bills, and discussed a handbook revision adding a pandemic response. The board approved a reopening plan to begin in-person browsing from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday starting April 19, 2021. The board also discussed hiring one more staff member and confirmed the Youth Services Director's vacation, sick, and prorated holiday hours for 2021.

• Approved the agenda as written
• Approved the bills
• Approved reopening plan with browsing hours 10-5 Monday through Friday starting 4/19/2021
• Discussed handbook revision adding pandemic response
• Discussed hiring one additional staff member
• Confirmed Youth Services Director keeps earned vacation and sick time plus prorated holiday hours for 2021
• Adjourned at 6:00 p.m.

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce approved the February minutes and financial statement. They finalized plans for the Music in the Park series, including a June 23rd performance by Chris Kroeze with a backup date on June 24th, and approved the rest of the season's lineup. The group also set the Wine-Tasting event for September 9th at The Church Barn and discussed rerouting the Fall Fest parade due to construction.

• Approved February minutes (motion by Mary Goetsch, seconded by Ann Matheny)
• Approved February financial statement (motion by Ann Matheny, seconded by Josh Tomsovic)
• Approved season lineup for Music in the Park with Woody
• Set Wine-Tasting event for September 9th at The Church Barn
• Planned to add Business & Industry to August 11th Music in the Park show featuring 'The Memories'

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, project updates from MSA Professional Services and Cedar Corporation, and consideration of claims and bills. Key items include the City Hall/Police Department/Street Shop rebuild, LaSalle Phase I financing, and a retirement letter. The council may enter closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Appearance by Isabella Lyste regarding proposed boat landing project
• LaSalle Phase I project updates and financing
• City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop rebuild updates
• Approval of letter of retirement from Joanne Kuendorf, Senior Center Director
• Closed session for Water and Sewer Staffing, Election Workers, and Library Director

The Barron Common Council approved Brant Waite for the Water/Sewer Operator position and approved $841 in COVID grant funds as hazard pay for 23 poll workers. They also referred a proposed boat landing project to the Parks Committee and approved a retirement letter. The council entered closed session for personnel matters and reconvened to act on them.

• Approved Brant Waite for Water/Sewer Operator position (all ayes)
• Approved $841 COVID grant disbursement as hazard pay to 23 poll workers (1 abstention)
• Referred boat landing project to Parks Committee for design approval (all ayes)
• Approved Joanne Kuehndorf's retirement letter (all ayes)
• Approved claims and bills as presented (all ayes)
• Approved February 9 and 16 meeting minutes (all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine items, review the pandemic response handbook and reopening plan (15 people at a time, 25% capacity, curbside service), and hear a staff report on ongoing hiring with interviews in March. The board will also convene a closed session to discuss a director update regarding employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data, per Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c).

• Reopening plan: 15 people in building at a time (25% capacity) per orange risk level
• Curbside service remains available
• Staff report: still hiring, interviews in March
• Closed session for director update on employment/compensation/performance
• Next meeting: April 7, 2021 at 5:00 pm

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce met via Zoom and approved the January minutes and financial statement. A new printer for the Treasurer position was approved. Committee reports covered event updates, including a rescheduled sleigh ride and Fall Fest planning.

• Approved January minutes (motion by Ann Matheny, seconded by Pat Thornby)
• Approved January financial statement (motion by Josh Tomsovic, seconded by Sharon Masek)
• Approved purchase of a new Chamber printer

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will hold a regular meeting with updates on the LaSalle Avenue Reconstruction Project, a school district referendum presentation, and progress on City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop projects. The council will also consider several action items, including approving a certified survey map, a site plan for the Barron County Highway Department, a storm water maintenance agreement, and an ordinance to allow transitional homes as a conditional use. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, property purchase, and litigation matters.

• Update on LaSalle Avenue Reconstruction Project
• Barron Area School District referendum presentation
• Approval of certified survey map for 1227 E Division Avenue
• Approval to vacate East River Avenue (Resolution No. 2021-01)
• Ordinance to allow transitional homes as conditional use

The Barron Common Council approved an ordinance amendment to allow transitional homes as a conditional use, and approved several other items including a site plan, road vacation, and storm water agreement. The council also approved hiring for police, street, and utility positions, and a wage adjustment for the city administrator.

• Approved ordinance to allow transitional homes as conditional use (all ayes)
• Approved Barron County Highway Department site plan (all ayes)
• Approved resolution to vacate East River Avenue (all ayes)
• Approved storm water management system maintenance agreement (all ayes)
• Approved amplified music at Anderson Park Shelter for June 4 wedding (all ayes)
• Approved consulting services for downtown redevelopment (all ayes)
• Hired David Hibbard as occasional part-time police officer (all ayes)
• Approved sale of parcel #206-8045-79-000 for $1.00 contingent on easement (all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve the agenda, minutes, and bills, and to discuss a handbook revision regarding pandemic statements. The board will also receive updates on curbside service, staff, programming, and Take and Make activities. The meeting is open to the public and can be attended in person or via Zoom.

• Approval of bills
• BPL Handbook revision regarding pandemic statements
• Curbside Service update
• Programming updates
• Take and Make updates

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees met on February 3, 2021, and approved the agenda, previous minutes, and bills, all unanimously. They discussed adding browsing appointments and received updates on staff grants and programming. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved agenda as written (unanimous)
• Approved previous meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved bills (unanimous)
• Added browsing appointments Monday-Friday 12-5 PM

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce voted to dissolve the Downtown Merchant Committee and not renew its Connect Communities contract, noting a new City of Barron Redevelopment Authority has formed with no Chamber connection. The board also approved a $500/quarter treasurer's pay increase and the 2021 proposed budget. Other items included planning for the Winter Sleigh Ride and Music in the Park series.

• Dissolved Downtown Merchant Committee (motion carried)
• Approved December minutes (motion carried)
• Approved December financial statement (motion carried)
• Increased treasurer's pay to $500/quarter, a $600/year increase (motion carried)
• Approved 2021 proposed budget (motion carried)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve several items, including a contract amendment for Clean Water Fund application, bidder prequalification for the LaSalle project, a Kwik Trip extension and cost share agreement for a traffic signal, and a Tourism Commission sleigh ride event. They will also review survey results on 2021 priorities and receive updates on the Tiny Homes project. The meeting includes a closed session on Senior Center staffing.

• Contract amendment for Clean Water Fund application and administration
• LaSalle Project: approval of bidder prequalification questionnaire and review designation
• Kwik Trip extension of time request and cost share agreement for US Highway 8 and LaSalle Avenue traffic signal
• Approval of Tourism Commission February 14th, 2021 Sleigh Ride event in Anderson Park
• Closed session on Senior Center staffing

The Barron Common Council approved a Kwik Trip extension of time request contingent on additional time for the city to vacate, and approved a cost share agreement for a traffic signal at US Highway 8 and LaSalle Avenue. The council also approved a contract amendment for Clean Water Fund application and administration, a bidder prequalification questionnaire for the LaSalle Project, and appointments to a review committee. A consent agenda was approved, including meeting minutes and an operator's license for Patrice M. Summerlin. The council approved a Tourism Commission sleigh ride event in Anderson Park on February 14, 2021, and formed an ad-hoc committee to discuss the Tiny Homes Project.

• Approved Clean Water Fund contract amendment (all ayes)
• Approved LaSalle Project bidder prequalification questionnaire (all ayes)
• Approved committee appointments for prequalification review (all ayes)
• Approved claims and bills as presented (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and operator's license (roll call, all ayes)
• Approved Kwik Trip extension of time request contingent on city vacation extension (all ayes)
• Approved Kwik Trip cost share agreement for traffic signal (all ayes)
• Approved Anderson Park sleigh ride event on Feb 14, 2021 (all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine approvals and discuss a handbook revision regarding pandemic statements, curbside service, staff reports, and programming updates. The meeting is open to the public and will be held in person or via Zoom.

• Approval of bills
• BPL Handbook revision regarding pandemic statements
• Curbside service discussion
• Staff report and programming updates
• Take and Make updates