Barron public meetings in 2022

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will review construction pay requests totaling about $660,000 for the Municipal Center and Public Works projects, and vote on raising cemetery fees. They will also consider operator's licenses, ordinance changes, and discuss the 2023 budget and Aspen Grove housing development.

• Approval of pay requests for Barron Municipal Center and Public Works totaling $660,000 to Market & Johnson, Berghammer Builders, and Midwest Tile
• Cemetery fee increase: residents from $475 to $525, nonresidents from $550 to $625, effective Jan 1, 2023
• Denial of operator's license for Hope A. Peterson
• Ordinance changes on vaping, dangerous trees, and snow/ice removal
• Closed session to discuss hiring a police officer and a sex offender residing in the city

The Common Council approved several contractor payments for the Municipal Center and Public Works projects. The council also increased cemetery fees, updated vaping and snow removal ordinances, and hired a new full-time police officer.

• Approved Municipal Center payments to Market & Johnson ($166,448.67), Berghammer Builders, Inc. ($86,215.50), and Midwest Tile, LLC ($11,208.60)
• Approved Public Works payments to Market & Johnson ($316,910.95) and Berghammer Builders, Inc. ($80,273.70)
• Increased resident grave fees from $475 to $525 and nonresident fees from $550 to $625
• Approved ordinance changes for vaping and snow/ice removal
• Approved hiring Raymond (Bo) Nelson as full-time police patrol officer
• Approved FSA accounts for all city employees administered by Simpara
• Approved vacating a street dedication for the Aspen Grove housing development
• Denied Operator's License for Hope A. Peterson (3 nays)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and bills, including the final 2023 budget. They will also discuss the director's report, programs, and staff development, and consider updated job descriptions. The board will convene in closed session to discuss employee performance data, as allowed by state law.

• Approval of final 2023 budget
• Update on job descriptions (2nd reading)
• Closed session for employee performance data
• Property repair priorities discussion
• Public nuisance policies discussion

The Board approved the 2023 budget and appointed Amanda Feldt-Smith as Library Director. Members also authorized public bids for kitchen renovations and Carnegie door repairs.

• Approved 2023 budget including salary increase and lowered health care costs
• Approved $3,500 one-time stipend to City Administrator Elizabeth Jacobsen
• Appointed Amanda Feldt-Smith as Library Director
• Approved request for public bids for kitchen/breakroom renovation and Carnegie doors
• Approved September and October 2022 minutes
• Approved September and October 2022 bills

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2023 budget, then consider formally adopting the budget and 2022 tax levy. The council will also receive updates on the City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop rebuild projects, including several contractor payment requests. Other items include a certified survey map approval, a car show field use request, and discussion of an Islamic call to prayer request.

• Public hearing and formal adoption of 2023 city budget and 2022 tax levy (Resolution 2022-09)
• Approval of multiple contractor pay requests for Barron Municipal Center and Public Works (Market & Johnson, Berghammer Builders, Midwest Tile)
• Certified survey map by Michael Klukas to merge three lots into two in Riverview Addition
• Approval of Past Reflections Car Club use of cemetery-adjacent field for car show on September 10, 2023
• Discussion of Islamic Call to Prayer request

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will hear project updates and approve contractor payments for the City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop rebuild, plus Public Works projects. They will also discuss LaSalle Phase II design choices, including a possible income survey for CDBG eligibility, and receive 2023 budget requests from the library and a community member. The agenda includes several routine approvals, such as operator's licenses, a police union agreement, and audit services, plus a closed session on staff performance.

• Approval of multiple pay requests for Barron Municipal Center and Public Works to Market & Johnson, Berghammer Builders, and Midwest Tile
• Discussion of LaSalle Phase II: CDBG income survey, flex space design, street lighting pole height, and amenities like banner arms and planters
• 2023 budget funding request from Mo Tollman and Library Budget Presentation by Amanda Feldt-Smith
• Approval of 2023-2025 agreement between City and Barron Police Association/Wisconsin Professional Police Association
• Approval of audit service proposal for 2022-2024

The council approved five pay requests for the Municipal Center and Public Works projects totaling $518,080.85, and approved the 2023-2025 collective bargaining agreement with the Barron Police Association. They also authorized an income survey for grant eligibility, hired MSA Professional Services for vacant parcel planning, and selected Two Rivers Accounting for audit preparation services for 2022-2024.

• Approved $214,079.67 pay request to Market & Johnson for Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved $81,603.00 pay request to Berghammer Builders for Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved $215,299.88 pay request to Market & Johnson for Public Works (all ayes)
• Approved $7,098.30 pay request to Berghammer Builders for Public Works (all ayes)
• Approved 2023-2025 police union agreement with Barron Police Association (all ayes)
• Approved hiring MSA Professional Services for vacant parcel planning at $1,000 (all ayes)
• Approved moving forward with Two Rivers Accounting for 2022-2024 audit preparation (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including new operator licenses and no-parking area at Woodland and Memorial (all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to consider and potentially approve the 2023 budget proposal. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and adjournment, with the budget approval as the main action item.

• Approval of 2023 Budget Proposal

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees approved the proposed 2023 budget as presented, which includes a 2% wage increase. The meeting was held via Zoom and in-person, with a quorum present. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved the 2023 budget with 2% wage increase (motion by Teri/Mo, passed)

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce approved the July and August minutes and financial statements, and increased the yearly replacement/expansion budget for Christmas lights to $500. The meeting also covered plans for upcoming events including the Halloween Spooktacular, Holiday Bazaar, and a Turkey Give-Away, as well as updates on board vacancies and new businesses.

• Approved July and August minutes (motion by Tammy Jackson, seconded by Mike Bigner, carried)
• Approved July and August financial statements (motion by Josh Tomsovic, seconded by Mike Nielson, carried)
• Increased yearly Christmas lights replacement/expansion budget to $500 (motion by Ann Matheny, seconded by Mike Bigner, carried)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve pay requests for the City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop rebuild projects, as well as adopt audited financial statements and approve an Outdoor Recreation Plan agreement. They will also receive a presentation on preliminary 2022 levy scenarios and 2023 budgets. The meeting includes a closed session for personnel, property, and legal matters.

• Approval of pay requests for Barron Municipal Center and Public Works payable to Market & Johnson
• Approval of contractor payment request for Barron Municipal Center payable to Berghammer Builders, Inc.
• Adoption of audited financial statements for year ended Dec 31, 2021, prepared by Clifton, Larson and Allen
• Approval of agreement with West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission for Outdoor Recreation Plan 2023-2028
• Presentation of Preliminary 2022 Levy Scenarios, 2023 Budgets, and Debt Capacity

The Barron Common Council approved three construction pay requests totaling $1,086,982.87 for the municipal center and public works building projects, adopted the 2021 audited financial statements, and approved an agreement for an outdoor recreation plan. The council also approved the consent agenda, including new operator's licenses, and later convened in closed session, reconvening to approve hiring outside legal counsel for a municipal court matter.

• Approved $180,651.51 pay request to Market & Johnson for municipal center (all ayes)
• Approved $780,197.06 pay request to Market & Johnson for public works building (all ayes)
• Approved $125,133.30 pay request to Berghammer Builders for municipal center (all ayes)
• Approved Claims & Bills as presented (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes and six operator's licenses (roll call, all ayes)
• Adopted 2021 audited financial statements (all ayes)
• Approved agreement with West Central Wisconsin Regional Planning Commission for Outdoor Recreation Plan 2023-2028 (all ayes)
• Approved contracting with outside legal counsel Michael Kelsey for municipal court matter (all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting for a workshop to discuss routine business, including approval of minutes and bills, a director's report on security, and a program report. They will also review a 5-year funding plan with IFLS and Barron County, and update job descriptions and staff review procedures. The board will convene in closed session to discuss employee performance data, as allowed by state law.

• Approval of expenditures under Act 150 and monthly bills
• Director's report on security system and safety measures
• IFLS and Barron County 5-year funding plan
• Closed session for employee performance evaluation data (Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c))
• Review of Library Conduct Policy and Library Handbook

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees approved several actions including overtime for the director, new conduct and complaint policies, and cashing in a CD for building improvements. They also accepted job descriptions for a first reading and discussed safety concerns including loitering and panic button installation.

• Approved agenda as printed
• Approved August 3, 2022 minutes with correction
• Approved bills for August 2022
• Accepted job descriptions as first read
• Approved overtime for director up to 5 hours/week retroactive to August 13, 2022
• Accepted Library Conduct Policy pending city attorney approval
• Accepted Handling a Citizen's Complaint policy with amendment
• Approved cashing in WESTconsin CD and transferring to savings for building improvements

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce meeting on August 25, 2022, was unable to approve minutes or financials because fewer than the required number of members were present. Discussion covered several upcoming events and proposals, but no formal votes were taken.

• Minutes not approved due to lack of quorum
• Financials not approved due to lack of quorum

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will meet to discuss and potentially act on several items, including a proposal to create Tax Incremental Financing District No. 7, updates on the City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop rebuild projects, and a presentation of the 2021 audit. The council will also consider commercial building permit application fees, a demolition update for 716 E. Birch Ave., and several consent agenda items. A closed session is scheduled to discuss employee benefits and property negotiations.

• Approval of pay requests for Barron Municipal Center and Barron Public Works payable to Market & Johnson, and for Barron Municipal Center payable to Berghammer Builders, Inc.
• Consideration of Resolution Number 2022-08 to create Tax Incremental Financing District No. 7
• Consideration of City charges for commercial building permit application fees
• Approval of Certified Survey Map for Leone Splett Trust for Lots 4 and 5, Block 2, Oak Grove addition
• Update on demolition bid and schedule for structures at 716 E. Birch Ave.

The Barron Common Council approved Resolution 2022-08 creating Tax Incremental Financing District No. 7, and approved several construction payments for the Municipal Center and Public Works projects, including a change order for fire protection. They also approved a consent agenda covering licenses, a certified survey map, and other routine items. The council approved a professional services agreement with MSA for site plan reviews and administrative fees for commercial building permits. No substantive decisions were made on electric vehicle charging stations or the demolition of 716 E. Birch Avenue, which were only discussed.

• Approved Resolution 2022-08 creating TIF District No. 7 (all ayes)
• Approved $222,625.97 payment to Market & Johnson for Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved $39,205.07 payment to Market & Johnson for Public Works (all ayes)
• Approved $278,306.10 payment to Berghammer Builders for Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved change order for fire protection at Municipal Building, not to exceed $17,470.50 (all ayes)
• Approved $8,993.67 expense to relocate pedestal and fiber for new municipal building (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including operator's licenses, CSM for Splett Trust, and Anderson Park shelter request (all ayes)
• Approved professional services agreement with MSA for site plan reviews (all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees will hold its regular monthly meeting, covering routine approvals of the agenda, minutes, and bills for June and July 2022. The board will also discuss the director's report on security cameras and safety protocols, summer program updates, and staff job description reviews, then convene a closed session to consider employee performance or compensation data.

• Approval of June and July 2022 expenditures (Act 150 monthly bills)
• Director's report on security cameras, opening/closing protocol, and safety measures
• Update on job description review committee appointments and staff task submissions
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) for employee performance/compensation
• Discussion of Fall Fest community connections with Barron Chamber of Commerce

The board approved a contract with Per Mar Security for panic/safety buttons in the public library. They also approved the agenda, minutes, and bills for June and July 2022. A closed session was held to discuss employee compensation and performance data.

• Approved Per Mar Security contract for panic/safety buttons (unanimous)
• Approved agenda for August 3, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 6, 2022, with correction (unanimous)
• Approved bills for June and July 2022 (unanimous)
• Convened to closed session for employee matters (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned at 6:08 PM (unanimous)

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce approved a $100 stipend for Justina, who helped organize Make Music Day, and approved the June minutes and financial statement. They also tabled the Business and Industry committee until next year and approved proceeding with website development. No other major decisions were made.

• Approved $100 stipend for Justina for Make Music Day (motion carried)
• Approved June minutes (motion carried)
• Approved June financial statement (motion carried)
• Tabled Business and Industry committee until next year
• Approved proceeding with website development (motion carried)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will meet to discuss and potentially approve contracts and pay requests related to the City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop rebuild project, as well as a contract for TID 7 creation. They will also hear updates from city staff and consider various administrative items, including licenses and a land division. The agenda includes several routine approvals and a closed session for property and personnel matters.

• Approval of pay requests for Barron Municipal Center and Barron Public Works payable to Market & Johnson
• Approval of contract for TID 7 creation
• Approval of new operator's licenses for six individuals
• Approval of CSM to divide part of lot 1 in Section 27, T. 34 N, R. 12 W
• Approval of 2022 Emergency Operations Plan

The Barron Common Council approved two pay requests totaling $534,034.44 for the Municipal Center and Public Works rebuild projects, and approved a contract for creation of TID #7. It also approved the purchase of six mobile column hoists for the new Public Works shop, the 2022 Emergency Operations Plan, and the consent agenda with one correction. The council then entered closed session to discuss property and personnel matters.

• Approved $136,732.42 pay request for Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved $397,302.02 pay request for Public Works (all ayes)
• Approved contract for TID #7 creation (all ayes)
• Approved purchase of 6 Mach Flex mobile column hoists for $63,921.93 (all ayes)
• Approved Claims and Bills as presented (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda with correction to June 14 minutes (1 abstention)
• Approved 2022 Emergency Operations Plan (all ayes)
• Entered closed session for property and personnel discussions (all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including approving the agenda, minutes, and bills, and receiving a staff report. The board will also convene a closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of a public employee, as permitted by state law.

• Approval of minutes for April 2022 and June 29, 2022
• Approval of bills
• Staff report
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) for employee matters

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees accepted Lisa Kuebli's resignation as Library Director, effective July 9, 2022, and appointed Amanda Feldt-Smith as Interim Library Director effective July 10. The board also approved wage changes for the interim and public service directors in closed session. The June 2022 bills were tabled because not all board members received them for review.

• Accepted Lisa Kuebli's resignation as Library Director effective July 9 (all aye)
• Appointed Amanda Feldt-Smith as Interim Library Director effective July 10 (all aye)
• Approved Lisa Kuebli as Public Service Director (all aye)
• Approved wage changes for Interim Library Director and Public Service Director in closed session (all aye)
• Tabled approval of June 2022 bills (not all members received them)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a special meeting to enter a closed session to discuss personnel or staffing concerns, specifically considering employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of a public employee. The board will also handle routine items such as agenda approval, roll call, and announcements. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person at the Barron Senior Center.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) for personnel matters
• Special meeting held via Zoom and in-person at Barron Senior Center
• Roll call and introductions
• Approval of agenda
• Other business and unfinished business items

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce voted to approve May minutes and financial statement. It decided not to hold the Business and Industry event this year due to lack of volunteers. The board discussed assigning each member to contact a small group of Chamber businesses to improve relationships.

• Approved May minutes (motion by Angie Buckley, second by Mike Nielsen)
• Approved May financial statement (motion by Tammy Jackson, second by Mike Bigner)
• Decided not to hold Business and Industry event in 2022

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Common Council will discuss project updates for the City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop rebuild. The agenda also includes reviewing several liquor license renewals and a resolution regarding a 9% housing tax credit application.

• Resolution 2022-07: Amendment to support a 9% Housing Tax Credit Application for Candy Lane Redevelopment
• Project updates for City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop rebuild
• Approval of pay requests to Market & Johnson for Municipal Center and Public Works
• Renewal applications for various Class A, B, and C liquor and fermented beverage licenses
• Request to allow amplified music at Anderson Park for Make Music Day on June 21st, 2022

The Barron Common Council approved two pay requests for the Municipal Center and Public Works rebuild projects totaling $534,034.44, and approved a contract for creation of TID #7. It also approved the purchase of six mobile column hoists for the new Public Works shop, the 2022 Emergency Operations Plan, and the consent agenda. The council entered closed session to discuss property and personnel matters, then reconvened and adjourned.

• Approved $136,732.42 pay request for Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved $397,302.02 pay request for Public Works (all ayes)
• Approved contract for TID #7 creation (all ayes)
• Approved purchase of 6 Mach Flex mobile column hoists for $63,921.93 (all ayes)
• Approved Claims and Bills as presented (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda with correction to June 14 minutes (1 abstention)
• Approved 2022 Emergency Operations Plan (all ayes)
• Entered closed session for property, personnel, and legal matters (all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is holding a regular meeting with standard items: roll call, approval of agenda, minutes, bills, and a staff report. The board will also convene a closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of a public employee, as permitted by Wisconsin law. No other substantive business is listed.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) for employee matters
• Approval of bills
• Staff report
• Announcements and additions to upcoming agendas

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce approved the April minutes and financial statement. They decided to continue recognizing a community group at the August 24th Music in the Park, and approved converting $250 in Kwik Trip gift cards to Chamber Bucks for event performers. The board also discussed plans for Christmas lights, Music in the Park, and a request from the mayor to propose how the city can support the Chamber.

• Approved April minutes (motion by Tomsovic, second by Buckley)
• Approved April financial statement (motion by Reynolds, second by Brunclik)
• Approved converting $250 in Kwik Trip gift cards to Chamber Bucks for performers (motion by Buckley, second by Tomsovic)
• Decided to continue recognizing a community group at August 24th Music in the Park
• Discussed forming a Christmas lights committee and moving lights from current city hall
• Discussed using food trucks to fill a food service opening at an event
• Added mayor's request to June meeting agenda for discussion

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will conduct routine business including approval of minutes and bills. The agenda includes updates on COVID-19 operations and staff reports regarding programming.

• Approval of the bills
• COVID-19 operations update
• Staff report on programming updates
• Announcement of Make Music Day on June 21, 2022

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will fill a District #1 aldermanic vacancy, approve resolutions for state financial assistance, and consider pay requests for the municipal center and public works projects. The council will also hear a police chief request for Flock safety automatic license plate readers, consider HVAC upgrades for the library/senior center, and discuss long-range projects. Several items are routine approvals, including licenses, minutes, and a proclamation.

• Appointment of alderman for District #1, Ward 1 until April 2023
• Resolution 2022-05: intent to reimburse expenditures
• Resolution 2022-06: authorized representative for WI Environmental Improvement Fund applications
• Pay requests to Market & Johnson for Barron Municipal Center and Public Works
• Police chief funding request for Flock safety automatic license plate readers

The council appointed Dallas Sloan to fill the vacant District 1, Ward 1 aldermanic seat until April 2023, and he was sworn in. It approved two resolutions related to financial assistance for environmental improvements, two pay requests for the Municipal Center and Public Works projects, and a consent agenda including licenses and meeting minutes. The council also approved funding for Flock license plate readers, election equipment, and a proclamation for Make Music Day, and later hired Travis Cook for a public works position.

• Appointed Dallas Sloan to vacant council seat (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05 declaring intent to reimburse expenditures (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2022-06 authorizing representative for state environmental fund applications (all ayes)
• Approved $97,402.38 pay request for Barron Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved $43,059.74 pay request for Barron Public Works (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including licenses and minutes (roll call, all ayes)
• Approved funding for Flock license plate readers (all ayes)
• Approved hiring Travis Cook for Lead Mechanic/Equipment Operator/Laborer (all ayes)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will consider several financial measures, including issuing $4.2 million in promissory notes and up to $4.465 million in refunding bonds, likely to fund city projects. They will also review a scope of services agreement for LaSalle Phase II reconstruction, hear updates on the City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop rebuild, and consider rezoning a property. The agenda includes routine approvals and a closed session for property and personnel matters.

• Resolution 2022-02: Authorizing $4,200,000 General Obligation Promissory Notes and a $4,200,000 Note Anticipation Note
• Resolution 2022-03: Authorizing up to $4,465,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds
• Consideration of LaSalle Phase II Reconstruction Scope of Services Agreement with MSA Professional Services
• Rezone request for 1258 14 ½ Street from Agricultural to General Business District (owner Brian Rieckenberg)
• Ordinance changes to sections 8-326(b)(2), 40-26, and 52-62 regarding property maintenance, prohibited activities, and excessive growth

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and bills, and receive updates on COVID operations, staff, and programming. The board will also convene a closed session to evaluate the library director's performance, as permitted under Wisconsin law.

• Closed session for library director performance evaluation (Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c))
• Approval of bills and expenditure/revenue comparisons for February and March 2022
• COVID operations update
• Discussion of board workshop date and membership recruitment
• Announcement: Make Music Day on June 21, 2022

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce met on March 17, 2022, and approved the February minutes and financial statement. The board discussed upcoming events, including the wine-tasting, Music in the Park, and a potential Renaissance Fair, but no formal decisions were made on these items. The meeting was primarily procedural and planning-focused.

• Approved February minutes (motion by Ann Matheny, second by Pat Thornby)
• Approved February financial statement (motion by Julie Brunclik, second by Josh Tomsovic)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees will meet to approve the February 9, 2022, minutes and review recent expenditures and revenue. The agenda also includes updates on COVID-19 operations and a staff report on programming.

• Approval of January 2022 expenditures
• Review of 2022 overall expenditure and revenue comparisons
• Update on COVID-19 operations
• Closed session for Library Director review

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Common Council will consider several Plan Commission recommendations, including site plans for a Kwik Trip and Blueberry Line Apartments. The meeting also includes presentations on Rebuild project costs and proposed bonding for City Hall and police facilities.

• Site plan approval for Kwik Trip convenience store, fueling station, and car wash at 1456 E LaSalle Avenue
• Site plan approval for Blueberry Line Apartments at 526 Jean-Marie St and 525 Chucka Drive
• Presentation of Rebuild project Cost Exposure Summary by Market and Johnson
• Presentation on proposed bonding and financing timetable for City Hall, PD, and Street Shop rebuild
• New fee implementation for Title Search Services ranging from $15 to $25

The Barron Common Council approved the consent agenda, removing the Kwik Trip site plan for separate action, which was then approved contingent on the city engineer's review. The council also approved fees for title search services and convened in closed session to discuss golf course lease considerations.

• Approved Claims and Bills as presented (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda items a-e, g-i (roll call, all ayes)
• Approved Kwik Trip site plan at 1456 E LaSalle Ave contingent on city engineer review (all ayes)
• Approved title search service fees: $15 for 3-5 day requests, $25 for less than 3-day requests (all ayes)
• Convened in closed session for golf course lease negotiations (roll call, all ayes)

Chamber of Commerce

The Barron Chamber of Commerce approved taking over the Make Music Day event, with all funds transferred to the Chamber and all revenues/expenses handled by it going forward. The motion was made by Ann Matheny and seconded by Pat Thornby. The Chamber also approved the December minutes and financial statement.

• Approved December meeting minutes
• Approved December financial statement
• Approved Chamber takeover of Make Music Day, including transfer of funds and handling of revenues/expenses
• Discussed upcoming annual meeting, with 50 RSVPs received and $100 in chamber bucks for prizes
• Discussed Sleigh Ride recap and preparation for 2022 event, including suggestion to use Banta Trail
• Discussed Music in the Park season, with six shows set and Chris Kroeze on June 8th
• Discussed Family Fun Day on June 22nd, with Mayo sponsoring and pool free
• Discussed adding Winter Fest and Make Music Day to budget, and quarterly business after 5:00 events

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business including agenda approval, public comment, minutes, and bills. They will also discuss COVID operations, conduct a director review, and consider Make Music Day and programming updates. The meeting includes setting the next meeting date and reviewing 2022 goals.

• Approval of bills
• COVID operations discussion
• Director review
• Make Music Day planning
• 2022 goals: fiscal responsibility, literacy, marketing, strategic plan

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Council will hold a public hearing regarding the Community Development Block Grant for public facilities. The meeting also includes discussions on public works bidding, operator licenses, and potential closed sessions regarding city property and fire department wages.

• Public Hearing: Review of CDBG Public Facilities project performance
• Final pay application to Haas Sons, Inc. for LaSalle Phase I
• Approval of Public Works Bid Package #2
• Approval of police officer hire for Jonathan Day
• Approval of Make Music Day Barron for June 21, 2022

The Barron Common Council approved the final pay application to Haas Sons, Inc. for the LaSalle Phase I project and the Public Works Bid Package #2, both unanimously. They also approved the consent agenda, including hiring a part-time police officer, and approved hosting Make Music Day Barron on June 21, 2022. The council moved the regular meeting start time from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. and approved a fire department wage adjustment in open session after closed session.

• Approved final pay application to Haas Sons, Inc. for LaSalle Phase I (all ayes)
• Approved Public Works Bid Package #2 (all ayes)
• Approved Claims and Bills as presented (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, operator's licenses, and hiring Jonathan Day as part-time police officer (all ayes)
• Approved hosting Make Music Day Barron on June 21, 2022 (5 ayes, 1 abstention)
• Moved regular council meeting start time from 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
• Approved fire department wage adjustment as requested by Barron-Maple Grove Fire Department (all ayes)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will hear a project update on LaSalle Avenue Phase 1, including change orders and a payment application, and consider financial projections and bid awards for the City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop Rebuild project. The council will also approve routine claims, licenses, and election inspector appointments, and may enter closed session to discuss a denied liquor license, the golf course contract, and negotiations at 1456 E. LaSalle Avenue.

• LaSalle Avenue Phase 1: Change Orders 2 & 3 and Application for Payment 4
• Feasibility update on a service road on north side of Hwy 8 at LaSalle intersection
• City Hall, Police Department and Street Shop Rebuild project financial projections and bid awards
• Approval of operator's licenses for Jennifer Nicole Schick and Alexis Rose Ward
• Closed session on denial of Jessica L. Zaspel's liquor license application

The Barron Common Council approved Resolution 2022-01 authorizing the issuance and sale of up to $330,657 in Sewerage System Revenue Bonds, Series 2022, and the related $445,184 Financial Assistance Agreement. The council also approved the consent agenda, including the December 14, 2021 meeting minutes and an operator's license for Casey Lynn Kelly. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 2022-01 for sewerage system revenue bonds up to $330,657 (all ayes)
• Approved related $445,184 Financial Assistance Agreement (all ayes)
• Approved consent agenda including December 14, 2021 minutes and operator's license for Casey Lynn Kelly (all ayes)
• Approved Claims and Bills as presented (all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine items (agenda, minutes, bills) and discuss COVID operations, staff training, programming, and unfinished business. They will also consider a staff wage increase and review 2022 goals including fiscal responsibility, literacy, marketing, and strategic planning.

• Staff wage increase discussion
• CPR, AED and Fire Safety training in February
• Staff and Board gifts (unfinished business)
• 2022 goals: Fiscal Responsibility, Literacy, Marketing, Strategic Plan

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees approved a staff wage increase for 2022. The board also approved the agenda, minutes, and bills, and discussed upcoming staff training and programming. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2022 staff wage increase
• Approved agenda with addition of Library Director Review
• Approved minutes
• Approved bills