Barron public meetings in 2023

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on routine approvals, including claims, licenses, and minutes, as well as several notable items: a zoning change request, a police officer contract, a Flock Safety camera contract, and a car show permit. The council will also enter closed session to discuss property agreements, airport hangar leases, a license denial, litigation, and the city administrator's review.

• Rezone 1312 13 ½ Avenue from General Business to Agricultural (Tim and Amy Hanson)
• 3-year employment or repayment contract for sponsored police officers
• 5-year Flock Safety camera contract, $5,000/year starting January 2024
• Pay requests: Public Works $658.13, Municipal Center $16,029.41
• Car show and swap meet at city cemetery field on September 15, 2024

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to approve the agenda, minutes, and monthly bills, and discuss the director's report and library statistics. They will review the 2023 budget end-of-year analysis and approve the 2024 budget, as well as approve 2024 closed dates. The board will also review several policies, discuss Barron County Board representation, and consider a property repair project. A closed session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Approval of monthly bills and Act 150 expenditures
• 2023 budget end-of-year analysis
• 2024 budget approval
• Policy review: Library Conduct, Access to Library, Consequences of Policy Violations
• Approval of 2024 closed dates

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to approve routine items (agenda, minutes, bills) and discuss the director's report, programs, and statistics. They will also consider a bylaw update on officer term limits, review the 2024 budget, and enter closed session to discuss library staffing, with possible action afterward. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Zoom.

• Approval of October 2023 minutes
• Approval of bills (Act 150, monthly expenditures)
• Bylaws Article III update for officer term limit
• 2024 BPL budget review
• Closed session per Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) on library staffing

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on the 2024 city budget and tax levy, and consider awarding a construction contract for LaSalle Avenue Phase II. The council will also vote on a zoning change, an ordinance amendment, audited financial statements, and several licenses and contracts. A closed session is scheduled to discuss litigation on dilapidated properties, property negotiations, and personnel matters.

• Public hearing and adoption of 2024 budget and 2023 tax levy (Resolution 2023-18)
• LaSalle Avenue Phase II bid results and construction contract award
• Zoning change for 1312 13 ½ Avenue from General Business to Agricultural
• Ordinance No. 2023-03 amending Chapter 46, Article III, Section 46-34
• Approval of audited financial statements for year ended Dec 31, 2022

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The City of Barron Common Council will review preliminary 2024 budgets, the 2023 levy scenario, and debt capacity. The meeting includes a funding request for the Barron Community Garden and potential closed sessions regarding city staffing, litigation, and property negotiations.

• Presentation of Draft 2023 Levy Scenario and Preliminary 2024 General Fund Operating and Capital Improvements Budgets
• Kwik Trip Inc. application to transfer Class 'A' Beer and Class 'A' Liquor license to 1456 East LaSalle Avenue
• Barron Community Garden funding request by Kathy Splett
• Approval of pay requests for Barron Municipal Center and Barron Public Works to Market and Johnson
• Discussion of CSM needs for 471 N Mill Street

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting to handle routine business: approving the agenda, September minutes, and monthly bills. They will also elect officers, discuss the 2024 budget, and consider a kitchen/breakroom renovation project.

• Election of Board officers (President, Vice President, Secretary)
• Discussion of 2024 BPL budget
• Property repair projects: kitchen/breakroom renovation
• Approval of bills and expenditures (Act 150)
• Announcements: Harry Potter Week Oct 16-22, Trivia Night Oct 22

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will discuss and potentially act on several items, including the LaSalle Avenue project bidding schedule and bidder prequalification, a presentation on the Government Center lawn rendering, and adoption of the 2023-2028 Outdoor Recreation Plan. They will also hear budget requests from local organizations and discuss the 2023 budget contingency, including an EV charging station and Mosaic fiber installation. Preliminary 2024 levy and budget scenarios will be presented.

• LaSalle Avenue project update and prequalification of bidders
• Resolution 2023-17 to adopt the City of Barron Outdoor Recreation Plan 2023-2028
• Discussion of 2023 budget contingency: EV charging station and Mosaic fiber at Anderson Park
• Preliminary 2024 levy scenarios and capital improvements budget
• Budget requests from BACC and Barron Public Library

The Common Council approved several professional service agreements for the LaSalle Phase II project and the Barron-Cameron Joint Wastewater Facility Plan. The council also authorized the hiring of a new full-time police officer and approved a rezoning request for 110 E River Avenue.

• Approved submission of Barron-Cameron Joint Wastewater Facility Plan to DNR (all ayes)
• Rezoned 110 E River Avenue from R-1 Residential to R-2 Residential (all ayes)
• Approved MSA Professional Services Agreements for LaSalle Phase II bidding, CDBG administration, and water fund applications (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2023-16 to reimburse expenditures (all ayes)
• Approved addition of a Reserve Class B Liquor License (all ayes)
• Approved City Emergency Operations Plan (all ayes)
• Hired Wyatt Olson as a full-time police officer (all ayes)
• Authorized Order to Repair or Raze for 234 W. Franklin Avenue and 100 E. Wisconsin Avenue (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 hear the director's report on services and programs. The board will also review the Service Animals Policy, receive staffing updates, and discuss the 2024 library budget. Property repair projects and a kitchen/breakroom renovation are listed under unfinished business.

• Approval of monthly bills and Act 150 expenditures
• Review of Service Animals Policy
• Discussion of 2024 BPL Budget
• Kitchen/breakroom renovation under unfinished business
• Announcements: National Voter Registration Day (Sept 19), Disney Trivia Night (Sept 22), Harry Potter Week (Oct 16-22)

The Board of Trustees approved the 2024 library budget including a wage increase. Members also adopted a new Service Animals Policy and approved September 2023 expenditures. The board received updates on facility repairs and upcoming library programs.

• Approved 2024 Barron Public Library budget with wage increase
• Approved Service Animals Policy
• Approved September 2023 expenditures including Wisconsin Library Association Conference line item
• Approved August 2023 minutes
• Approved meeting agenda

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 monthly bills. They will also review several library policies, receive updates on programs and staffing, and discuss property repair projects including a kitchen/breakroom renovation.

• Approval of monthly bills and Act 150 expenditures
• Policy review of Grant, Emergency Preparedness, Displays and Exhibits, Bulletin Board, Photographs, and Service Animals policies
• Discussion of property repair projects including kitchen/breakroom renovation
• Update on library programs and statistics
• Trustee Training Week announced for August 21-26

The Board of Trustees approved the Grant, Displays and Exhibits, and Bulletin Board policies, as well as an updated Emergency Preparedness Policy. The 2023 Barron Public Library Handbook was also approved. Two policies regarding service animals and photography were tabled for further consultation.

• Approved Grant Policy
• Approved Emergency Preparedness Policy with word correction and natural gas contact phone number
• Approved Displays and Exhibits Policy
• Approved Bulletin Board Policy
• Tabled Photographs Taken in the Library Policy to consult legal counsel
• Tabled Service Animals Policy to consult City of Barron policy
• Approved 2023 Barron Public Library Handbook review
• Approved July 2023 expenditures

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will hear presentations on the wastewater facility plan and 2022 audit, then vote on consent items including a rezoning at 110 E River Avenue and new operator's licenses. Major discussion centers on LaSalle Phase II project funding, including CDBG grant award, potential funding sources, and approval of several MSA Professional Services agreements. The council will also consider an additional Class B liquor license, an emergency operations plan, and hiring an additional full-time police officer. Closed session is scheduled for personnel and litigation matters.

• Rezone 110 E River Avenue from R-1 to R-2 Residential
• Approval of MSA agreements for LaSalle Phase II bidding/construction, CDBG administration, and Clean Water Fund/Safe Drinking Water applications
• Resolution 2023-16 declaring intent to reimburse expenditures
• Approval of additional Reserve Class B liquor license
• Hire additional full-time police officer

The Common Council approved several professional service agreements for the LaSalle Phase II project and the Barron-Cameron Joint Wastewater Facility Plan. The council also authorized the hiring of a new full-time police officer and approved a rezoning request for 110 E River Avenue.

• Approved submission of Barron-Cameron Joint Wastewater Facility Plan to DNR (all ayes)
• Approved rezoning of 110 E River Avenue from R-1 to R-2 Residential (all ayes)
• Approved MSA Professional Services Agreements for LaSalle Phase II bidding, CDBG administration, and water fund applications (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2023-16 to reimburse expenditures (all ayes)
• Approved addition of a Reserve Class B Liquor License (all ayes)
• Approved City Emergency Operations Plan (all ayes)
• Approved hiring Wyatt Olson as a full-time police officer (all ayes)
• Authorized Order to Repair or Raze for 234 W. Franklin Avenue and 100 E. Wisconsin Avenue (all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss routine business including approval of minutes and bills, receive the director's report, and review the Internet and Donations of Money policies. The board will also consider staffing matters, including job descriptions and dress code, and receive updates on property repair projects, including a kitchen/breakroom renovation. Personnel matters will be discussed in closed session as allowed by state law.

• Approval of June 2023 minutes
• Approval of monthly bills and expenditures
• Policy review: Internet Policy and Donations of Money Policy
• Discussion of job descriptions and dress code clarification
• Update on kitchen/breakroom renovation

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will hold a regular meeting to discuss and vote on several items, including approving pay requests for the City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop rebuild project, new operator's licenses, a certified survey map, and a street closure for a library event. The council will also consider entering closed session to discuss hiring a utility lineman and legal strategy regarding dilapidated properties.

• Approval of pay requests for Barron Municipal Center and Barron Public Works payable to Market and Johnson
• Approval of new operator's licenses for four individuals and one additional license for Trina Lynn Hendrickson
• Approval of two Certified Survey Maps requested by Larry Jerome to separate a building site from farmland and to subdivide a parcel in the Town of Barron
• Approval to close 3rd Street on August 16th from 11 am to 3 pm for Library Summer Reading Block Party
• Approval of additional available Reserve 'Class B' Liquor License

The Common Council approved the hiring of Brandon Shipley as a Journeyman Lineman. The council also granted requests for the use of city property and street closures for community events. Several pay requests and liquor license matters were postponed.

• Approved hire of Brandon Shipley as Journeyman Lineman (all ayes)
• Approved Salvation Army use of cemetery field for Family Fun Day on August 12, 2023 (all ayes)
• Approved closure of 3rd Street on August 16 for Library Summer Reading Block Party (all ayes)
• Approved appointment of Gerald Juve as citizen member for the Joint Review Board (all ayes)
• Approved two Certified Survey Maps requested by Larry Jerome (all ayes)
• Approved five Operator's Licenses to serve ending June 30, 2024 (all ayes)
• Approved Claims and Bills as presented (all ayes)
• Postponed pay requests for Barron Municipal Center and Public Works

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will consider approving multiple contractor payments totaling $255,915.52 for the Barron Municipal Center and Public Works rebuild projects, along with other routine items such as licenses, a certified survey map, and a resolution for TID #8 interim financing. The council will also hear presentations on the soccer field, a Kiwanis project, and project updates, and may enter closed session for library staffing and legal matters.

• Approval of pay requests for Barron Municipal Center: Market and Johnson $66,029.41, Berghammer Builders $80,605.00, Midwest Tile $2,042.30
• Approval of pay requests for Barron Public Works: Market and Johnson $89,658.13, Berghammer Builders $16,559.20, Midwest Tile $1,021.50
• Approval of Resolution 2023-15 for interim financing for TID #8
• Approval of original Class B beer and Class C wine license for Cobblestone Inn & Suites
• Approval of Certified Survey Map to split parcel for Delmar Fairchild

The Council approved several contractor payments for the Municipal Center and Public Works rebuild projects. A traffic agreement with three manufactured home communities was denied, and interim financing for TID #8 was approved.

• Approved $80,605.00 payment to Berghammer Builders, Inc. for Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved $2,042.30 payment to Midwest Tile, LLC for Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved $16,559.20 payment to Berghammer Builders, Inc. for Public Works (all ayes)
• Approved $1,021.50 payment to Midwest Tile, LLC for Public Works (all ayes)
• Approved Claims and Bills as presented (all ayes)
• Approved Consent Agenda including liquor license renewals and a parcel split (all ayes)
• Approved Class B and Class C licenses for Khauv Enterprises, LLC (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2023-15 for TID #8 interim financing (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 hear the director's report on library services and programs. The board will also discuss meeting times, review two library policies, and convene a closed session to consider personnel matters. Property repair projects, including a kitchen/breakroom renovation, are on the agenda as unfinished business.

• Approval of May 2023 minutes and emergency meeting minutes from May 18, 2023
• Approval of expenditures, Act 150, and monthly bills
• Policy review: Institution Card for MORE-Member Libraries Policy and Overdue Materials Policy
• Closed session for employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data (Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c))
• Discussion of property repair projects, including kitchen/breakroom renovation

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is holding an emergency meeting to discuss staffing and personnel matters. The board will consider going into closed session under Wisconsin law to discuss personnel issues, then reconvene in open session to take any actions. The meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2023, at 8:15 AM at City Hall and via Zoom.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(f) for personnel histories or disciplinary data
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) for employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data
• Reconvene in open session to act on matters discussed in closed session

The Board held an emergency meeting and entered closed session to discuss library staffing and personnel matters. Upon reconvening in open session, the Board voted to act upon a decision regarding a city employee's employment.

• Approved the May 18, 2023 agenda
• Entered closed session at 8:20 AM to discuss personnel and staffing
• Returned to open session at 8:42 AM
• Voted to act upon a decision regarding a city employee's employment

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees will meet via Zoom to approve the agenda, minutes, and monthly bills. They will discuss the director's report, programs, and building security, and review several policies, including public comment guidelines, privacy of library records, and a proposed ban on firearms in the library. The board will also consider a member's request for a 'Step and Wash' product, hear committee reports, and may enter closed session for personnel matters.

• Policy review: Prohibiting Firearms and Weapons in the Barron Public Library Building
• Policy review: Privacy of Library Records and Library Use
• Approval of monthly bills (Expenditures, Act 150)
• Closed session for employee performance evaluation (Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c))
• Discussion of kitchen/breakroom renovation

The Board of Trustees approved policies regarding public comment, record privacy, child record access, and fiscal powers. A policy prohibiting firearms and weapons was tabled. The board also approved monthly bills and discussed upcoming facility repairs.

• Approved Public Comment: Policy and Guidelines as written
• Approved Privacy of Library Records and Library Use Policy as written
• Approved Request for Access to Child’s Library Record Form as written
• Approved Fiscal Powers of the Library Board and Library Director as written
• Tabled policy prohibiting firearms and weapons in the building
• Approved monthly bills as printed
• Approved April 2023 minutes

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will consider resolutions to terminate Tax Incremental Districts #2 and #3 and create a new TIF District No. 8, as presented by MSA Professional Services. The council will also hear project updates on the City Hall, Police Department, and Street Shop rebuild, and approve a pay request of $18,443.91 to Market and Johnson. Other items include closing part of LaSalle Avenue for a Self-Care Saturday event, approving licenses, and allowing amplified music at Anderson Park on two dates. The council may enter closed session to discuss police department staffing.

• Resolution 2023-14 to create Tax Incremental Finance District No. 8
• Resolutions 2023-12 and 2023-13 to terminate TID #2 and TID #3
• Pay request of $18,443.91 to Market and Johnson for Municipal Center
• Closing LaSalle Avenue (3rd to 4th Street) for Self-Care Saturday, 7 am–5 pm
• Amplified music at Anderson Park on May 20 and June 21, 2023

The Common Council approved the creation of Tax Incremental Finance District No. 8 and the termination of TIDs #2 and #3. The council also hired Jonathan Day as a full-time police officer and approved several event-related street and park requests.

• Approved Resolution 2023-14 creating Tax Incremental Finance District No. 8 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2023-12 terminating TID #2 (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2023-13 terminating TID #3 (all ayes)
• Approved hiring Jonathan Day as a full-time police officer (all ayes)
• Approved $18,443.91 pay request to Market & Johnson for Barron Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved closing LaSalle Avenue (3rd to 4th St) for Self-Care Saturday on Sept 30, 2023 (all ayes)
• Approved amplified music at Anderson Park for May 20 and June 21, 2023 (all ayes)
• Approved Temporary Class B Retailer’s License for Barron Chamber of Commerce (all ayes)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on vacating a 66-foot street/utility dedication, approve amendments to TIF districts including affordable housing extensions, and consider pay requests for the municipal center and public works projects. They will also act on rezoning requests, certified survey maps, and a new liquor license, and may enter closed session for a development agreement and staffing matters.

• Public hearing and resolution to vacate 66' wide dedication for future street and utilities (Parcels #206-8001-02-035 and 206-8001-02-015)
• Pay requests: Market & Johnson $488.90 (Municipal Center), $57,342.05 (Public Works), Berghammer Builders $23,338.80 (Public Works)
• Resolutions 2023-07, 2023-08, 2023-09: TID #5 plan amendment, affordable housing extensions for TID #2 and #3
• Rezoning of 346 N 3rd St, 336 N 3rd St, and Plat 2 Lot 2 Blk 12 from R-2 to R-1
• New Class 'B' beer and liquor license for Tree Stand Tavern, LLC at 41 S 5th St

The Common Council approved several Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) district amendments and extensions for affordable housing. The council also approved a developer agreement with Aspen Grove Apartments, LLC and authorized the City Attorney to serve an Order to Repair or Raze for 49-51 S. 3rd Street.

• Approved Amendment to TIF District No. 5 Project Plan (all ayes)
• Approved affordable housing extensions for TIF District #2 and #3 (all ayes)
• Approved developer agreement with Aspen Grove Apartments, LLC (all ayes)
• Approved rezoning of 346 N 3rd St, 336 N 3rd St, and Plat 2 Lot 2 Blk 12 to R-1 Residential (all ayes)
• Approved Resolution 2023-03 to vacate 66' wide dedication for parcels #206-8001-02-035 and 206-8001-02-015 (all ayes)
• Approved pay requests for Municipal Center ($488.90) and Public Works ($57,342.05 and $23,338.80) (all ayes)
• Approved Class 'B' Beer and Liquor license for Tree Stand Tavern, LLC (all ayes)
• Authorized City Attorney to serve Order to Repair or Raze for 49-51 S. 3rd Street

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees met via Zoom to approve March 2023 minutes and bills. The board reviewed the formation of the board and term limits, as well as the Collection Development Policy. They also discussed the adoption of Articles IV-IX of the Board of Trustees Bylaws and received updates on property repair projects.

• Review of Board of Trustees formation and term limits
• Review of Collection Development Policy
• Review for adoption of Articles IV-IX of the Barron Public Library Board of Trustee Bylaws
• Discussion of kitchen/breakroom renovation project
• Discussion of Carnegie roof repair project

The Board of Trustees adopted Articles IV-IX of the board bylaws and added the Collection Development Policy Review to library policies. The board also approved monthly bills and discussed the appointment of city and county representatives.

• Approved monthly bills (general consent)
• Added Collection Development Policy Review to library policies (passed)
• Adopted Articles IV-IX of the Board of Trustees bylaws (passed)
• Approved March 2023 minutes (general consent)

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will discuss and possibly approve several items, including pay requests for the Municipal Center and Public Works projects, a citizen participation plan, sewer service charge changes, and a development agreement with Aspen Grove Apartments. They will also consider new liquor licenses and a site plan, and may enter closed session to discuss hiring a street equipment operator.

• Pay request for Barron Municipal Center to Market & Johnson, $31,924.93
• Pay request for Barron Public Works to Market & Johnson, $12,991.36
• Ordinance No. 2023-02 amending sewer service charges
• Municipal Development Agreement with Aspen Grove Apartments, LLC
• New Class 'B' beer and liquor license for Skippy's at 51 South Fourth Street

The Common Council approved several infrastructure payments and the adoption of a Citizen Participation Plan. The council also updated sewer service charges and approved funding for an EV charging station and street design. A new street department employee was hired following a closed session.

• Approved $31,924.93 pay request to Market & Johnson for Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved $12,991.36 pay request to Market & Johnson for Public Works (all ayes)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-04 Citizen Participation Plan (all ayes)
• Approved Aspen Grove Cottages Site Plan (all ayes)
• Approved Class 'B' Beer and Liquor license for Skipps, LLC (all ayes)
• Approved Ordinance No. 2023-02 amending sewer service charges (all ayes)
• Approved $288,950.00 in ARPA funds for LaSalle Avenue Phase II design fees (all ayes)
• Approved $2,500.00 for EV charging station installation at city hall (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. They will also discuss the director's report, programs and statistics, staffing updates, and form policy and property repair committees. The board will review the first three articles of its bylaws and the election procedure for adoption, and address unfinished business on kitchen/breakroom renovation and the Carnegie roof.

• Approval of February 2023 minutes and monthly bills (Act 150 expenditures)
• Form Policy Committee and Property Repair Committee
• Review and adopt Bylaws Articles I, II, and election procedure
• Discuss kitchen/breakroom renovation and Carnegie roof repairs
• Request to join Barron Area Chamber of Commerce as library board representative

The Board of Trustees approved the first three articles of the bylaws with minor changes and adopted the Board of Trustee Elections Procedure. The board also formed Policy and Property Repair committees and appointed Mo Tollman as a representative to the Barron Area Chamber of Commerce.

• Approved February 2023 expenditures and monthly bills
• Appointed Mo Tollman as library representative to the Barron Area Chamber of Commerce
• Formed Policy Committee consisting of Heidi, Janet, Isaac, and Amanda
• Formed Property Repair Committee consisting of Heidi, Mo, Mark, and Amanda
• Approved first three articles of the Board of Trustee Bylaws with minor changes
• Approved Board of Trustee Elections Procedure as printed

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Barron Public Library Board of Trustees is meeting via Zoom to handle routine business: approving the agenda, minutes, and monthly bills. They will also discuss the director's report, programs and statistics, policy committee matters, bylaws, library cleaning, and property repair priorities. The meeting includes staffing updates and announcements about upcoming library events.

• Approval of expenditures under Act 150 and monthly bills
• Discussion of property repair priorities
• Policy committee and BOT bylaws review
• Staffing updates including holiday party thank you
• Announcements: Valentine Punch Card and Blind Date with a Book

The Board of Trustees approved the agenda, the minutes from the January 19, 2023 meeting, and the previous month's bills. The board discussed ongoing property repairs, including kitchen remodel bids and HVAC replacement timelines.

• Approved agenda by general consent
• Approved January 19, 2023 meeting minutes
• Approved monthly bills for the previous month

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will consider multiple construction pay requests for the Municipal Center and Public Works projects, an ARPA fund contribution toward the 2023 Aspen Grove Project, and various licenses and permits. The agenda also includes discussion of a dangerous trees ordinance and a west entrance gateway sign project.

• Approval of pay requests for Barron Municipal Center and Public Works totaling $133,779.33
• Approval of City ARPA funds contribution toward 2023 Aspen Grove Project
• Approval of new Class 'B' Beer and Liquor license for Rolling Oaks Golf Course
• Approval of amplified music in Anderson Park on June 18, 2023
• Discussion on Dangerous Trees Ordinance

The Common Council approved a $300,000 contribution of ARPA funds for the Aspen Grove Development on Candy Lane, pending a Developer's Agreement. The council also approved several contractor payments for the Municipal Center and Public Works rebuild projects. A liquor license for Rolling Oaks Golf Course was approved via roll call vote.

• Approved $300,000 ARPA contribution for Aspen Grove Development (all ayes)
• Approved Class 'B' Beer and Class 'B' Liquor license for Rolling Oaks Golf Course (4-2)
• Approved $26,875.70 pay request to Market & Johnson for Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved $37,060.20 pay request to Berghammer Builders, Inc. for Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved $49,795.93 pay request to Market & Johnson for Public Works (all ayes)
• Approved $20,047.50 pay request to Berghammer Builders for Public Works (all ayes)
• Approved waiving park shelter rental fees for Make Music Day (all ayes)
• Approved guidelines for addressing the Common Council during Public Comment (all ayes)

Barron Public Library Board of Trustees

The Board of Trustees approved the job descriptions for the Library Director, Public Services Director, and Library Associates I and II. Bills for November and December 2022 were approved. Discussions on library cleaning and the policy committee were tabled.

• Approved November and December 2022 bills
• Approved job descriptions for Library Director, Public Services Director, Library Associate I, and Library Associate II
• Tabled library cleaning
• Tabled policy committee

City of Barron Common Council (CCCB)

The Barron Common Council will consider approving multiple construction pay requests totaling $552,640 for the Municipal Center and Public Works projects, and vote on an amended vaping ordinance. The council will also discuss a possible room tax rate reduction and hold a closed session on personnel and property matters.

• Approval of $202,337.01 pay request to Market & Johnson for Barron Municipal Center
• Approval of $42,311.70 pay request to Berghammer Builders for Barron Municipal Center
• Approval of $287,361.96 pay request to Market & Johnson for Barron Public Works
• Approval of amended vaping ordinance (Chapter 36, Article II, Division 1, Section 36-26)
• New Class 'B' beer and liquor license for Rolling Oaks Golf Course, 440 West Division Avenue

The Common Council approved multiple pay requests for the Municipal Center and Public Works rebuild projects. The council also passed an amended vaping ordinance and postponed a liquor license decision for Rolling Oaks Golf Course.

• Approved $202,337.01 pay request to Market & Johnson for Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved $42,311.70 pay request to Berghammer Builders, Inc. for Municipal Center (all ayes)
• Approved $287,361.96 pay request to Market & Johnson for Public Works (all ayes)
• Approved $12,965.40 pay request to Berghammer Builders, Inc. for Public Works (all ayes)
• Approved $7,663.50 pay request to Midwest Tile, LLC for Public Works (all ayes)
• Approved $2,598.00 from contingency fund for PVC trim board (all ayes except Johnston)
• Approved Amended Vaping Ordinance (all ayes)
• Postponed Rolling Oaks Golf Course liquor license decision until February 9th (all ayes)