Juneau public meetings in 2022

Public Safety Committee

This meeting of the Juneau Public Safety Committee, scheduled for December 22, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for December 21, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for January 18, 2022.

Utility Personnel Committee

The committee approved a pay rate for the Utility Billing Clerk and terminated the Wastewater/Water Superintendent due to attendance and performance. Alex Smudde was promoted to temporary Wastewater/Water Superintendent. A tuition reimbursement agreement was referred to the full Utility Commission.

• Approved $19.84/hr pay for Utility Billing Clerk effective 12/14/22 (3-0)
• Terminated Wastewater/Water Superintendent effective 12/16/22 (3-0)
• Promoted Alex Smudde to temporary Wastewater/Water Superintendent (3-0)
• Referred Electric Lineworker Tuition Reimbursement Agreement to full Utility Commission (3-0)

Library Board

The Board accepted a revised Collection Development Policy and approved the payment of bills from November 9 to December 13, 2022. The Board also authorized a one-hour closure for a city staff party.

• Approved revised Juneau Public Library Collection Development Policy
• Approved payment of bills from November 9 - December 13, 2022
• Approved December 12, 2022, Treasurer’s Report
• Approved library closure from noon to 1 pm for City of Juneau staff party
• Approved November 9, 2022, meeting minutes

EMS Executive Meeting

The EMS Executive Meeting approved the meeting agenda and previous minutes. The 2023 budget was passed with no changes. The board discussed scheduling needs and upcoming anniversary planning.

• Approved the meeting agenda
• Approved the previous meeting minutes
• Passed 2023 Budget with no changes

Common Council

The Common Council approved several bartender licenses and mayoral appointments for election inspectors. The council also authorized nearly $1 million in payments and discussed a request for support for the Pelican Path trail.

• Approved $753,178.31 in checks and $223,817.56 in electronic payments (6-0)
• Approved Resolution 51-2022 for Mayoral Appointments of Election Inspectors (4-0)
• Approved provisional licenses for Hom Kumari Thapo and Najar Roka Magar
• Approved 2022 Regular Bartender’s Licenses for Hom Kumari Thapo, Najar Roka Magar, and Callista Checki

EMS Regular Meeting

The City of Juneau EMS approved the agenda, previous meeting minutes, and the treasurer's report. The 2023 budget was passed without updates. The board also recognized a new member, Megan.

• Approved the agenda
• Approved minutes from previous meeting
• Approved Treasurer’s Report
• Passed 2023 Budget with no updates
• Admitted new member Megan

Finance Committee

This meeting has been cancelled. The next Finance Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, January 3, 2023.

Utility Commission

The Commission approved utility extensions for a 30-unit housing development on Western Ave and authorized MSA to proceed with WWTF project timelines. A 9-month extension for utility abandonment was granted for a property on S Fairfield. The board also approved over $1.1 million in payments.

• Approved utility extensions for Western Ave housing development (5-0)
• Approved MSA to move forward with WWTF project dates and notify Sensient (5-0)
• Approved 9-month delay for utility abandonment at S Fairfield property (5-0)
• Approved WPPI invoice of $285,631.99 and checks of $820,783.75 (5-0)
• Approved employee Pam to come off probation as of 12/13/2022 (5-0)

Utility Commission

The Utility Commission held an organizational meeting to elect its leadership and establish a regular meeting calendar. The commission also appointed members to various committees and boards.

• Elected Robert Affeld as Utility Commission President (4-0-1)
• Elected Ross Canniff as Utility Commission Vice President/Secretary (5-0)
• Set monthly meetings for the first Monday of the month at 6:00 (5-0)
• Set annual organizational meeting for the first Monday of November 2023 at 6:00 (5-0)
• Appointed Bart Coons to Public Works
• Appointed Ross Canniff to Plan Commission
• Appointed Ross Canniff and Robert Affeld to Personnel Committee
• Appointed Robert Affeld as Director of WPPI Energy and Nick Gahlman as Alternate Director

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission approved the Dodge County Housing Authority's plans for "Sunset View," pending reviews by the DPW and Utility departments. No formal actions were taken regarding zoning concerns at 525 S. Fairfield Ave., tenant removals on N. Main Street and downtown, or abandoned vehicles on several streets.

• Approved Sunset View plans contingent on DPW and Utility reviews (5-0-1)
• No action taken on zoning concerns at 525 S. Fairfield Ave.
• No action taken on removal of tenants at N. Main Street and downtown
• No action taken on removal of abandoned vehicles on E. Oak, South, and W. North Streets

Common Council

The Common Council approved the 2023 budget and established the tax levy. The council also authorized legal action against Devon Chatos.

• Approved Resolution 49-2022 to adopt 2023 Budget and Set Tax Levy (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 50-2020 authorizing City Attorney to proceed with legal actions against Devon Chatos (4-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Juneau Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for November 17, 2022, has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Fire Dept Executive Meeting

The executive meeting focused on upcoming training courses and a review of the RIT Standard Operating Guideline. Members discussed whether to upgrade or maintain the current Firehouse database software.

• Accepted the meeting agenda
• Approved previous meeting minutes

Utility Personnel Committee

The committee entered a closed session to discuss employee concerns. Upon returning to open session, the committee reported that an employee was informed of the commission's full support while being advised to improve communication, leadership skills, and assertiveness.

• Approved meeting agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned into closed session to discuss employee data (3-0)
• Reconvened to open session (3-0)
• Informed employee of commission support and need for improved leadership and communication skills

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will discuss and potentially take action on updated rental costs and agreements, clarify which parties can use city recreational facilities without paying fees, and review items for a mutual agreement with Dodgeland. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes, a director's report, and old/new business.

• Review and possible action on updated rental costs and agreement
• Clarification on which parties can use city recreational facilities without paying fees
• Items to be included on a mutual agreement between Dodgeland and the City

The committee approved the 2023 City of Juneau Park Rental Application, which includes increased rental fees, pending review by the City Attorney. A Memorandum of Understanding between Dodgeland and the City was also approved, subject to attorney modification. The committee plans to develop a policy regarding rental fee waivers.

• Approved 2023 City of Juneau Park Rental Application and Liability Waiver including fee increases (pending City Attorney review)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding between Dodgeland and the City (pending City Attorney approval and modification)

Library Board

The Board accepted a revised version of the Juneau Public Library Collection Development Policy. Other actions included approving the October 12 meeting minutes and payments for bills dated October 12 through November 8, 2022.

• Approved revised Collection Development Policy
• Approved payment of bills from Oct. 12 - November 8, 2022
• Approved Nov. 4, 2022, Treasurer’s Report
• Approved Oct. 12, 2022, meeting minutes

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review and possibly approve the 2023 contract with the Dodge County Humane Society. They will also approve minutes from the September 22, 2022 meeting and set the next meeting date.

• Review and possibly approve 2023 contract with Dodge County Humane Society

The Public Safety Committee approved the 2023 contract with the Dodge County Humane Society. The committee also approved the meeting agenda and the minutes from September 22, 2022.

• Approved 2023 contract with Dodge County Humane Society (3-0)
• Approved meeting agenda
• Approved September 22, 2022, minutes

Common Council

The Common Council approved several financial resolutions, including the city wage scale and insurance premiums. The board also authorized a contract with the Dodge County Humane Society and issued bartender licenses. A public hearing for the final 2023 budget is scheduled for November 22, 2022.

• Approved $1,191,606.12 in checks and $126,821.79 in electronic payments (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 39-2022 to approve City Wage Scale (4-1)
• Approved Resolution 44-2022 to renew $250,000.00 revolving line of credit (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 45-2022 for 2023 Insurance Premium (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 46-2022 to increase Attorney Grigg's meeting pay and hourly wage (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 47-2022 for changes to City's Training Request Form (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 48-2022 for 2023 Dodge County Humane Society Contract (5-0)
• Approved provisional and regular bartender licenses for Kimberly Pinkert (5-0)

Utility Commission

The Commission approved the 2023 Electric budget and a 7.5% wage increase for Electric Department positions. It also authorized several community donations and promoted Alex Smudde to lead Water/Wastewater position.

• Approved 2023 Electric budget (5-0)
• Approved 7.5% wage scale adjustment for Electric Dept positions (4-1)
• Promoted Alex Smudde to lead Water/Wastewater position at $27.68/hr (5-0)
• Approved payment of WPPI invoice ($374,052.95) and checks ($207,068.65) (5-0)
• Approved $700 to Police Youth Programs, $900 to Shop with Cops, and $900 to Dodge County Food Pantry (5-0)
• Approved donation up to $1,000 to Juneau Chamber for downtown Christmas decoration power outlets (5-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss and potentially approve the 2023 budget, the 2023 wage scale, a one-year line of credit with Farmers and Merchants Bank, and the city's insurance policy. They will also consider a request from Attorney Grigg to increase his meeting pay from $60 to $80 and his hourly fee from $125 to $175.

• Review and possibly approve the 2023 budget
• Review and possibly approve the 2023 wage scale
• Review and possibly approve a 1-year line of credit with Farmers and Merchants Bank
• Review and possibly approve the city's insurance policy
• Review and possibly approve Attorney Grigg's request to raise meeting pay from $60 to $80 and hourly fee from $125 to $175

The Finance Committee approved the 2023 budget, including a 5% wage increase for employees and specific capital expenditures for library computers and emergency government. The committee also updated the city's insurance coverage and approved a line of credit with Farmers & Merchants Bank.

• Approved 2023 budget with 5% wage increase and capital items for pagers, library computers ($5,910), and Emergency Government ($3,000) (3-0)
• Approved 5% wage increase for employees (3-0)
• Approved increasing umbrella insurance coverage to $2,000,000 and auto deductible to $3,000 (3-0)
• Approved raising Attorney Griggs' meeting pay to $80.00 and hourly fee to $175.00 effective January 1, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved 1-year line of credit with Farmers & Merchants Bank at 5.25% (3-0)
• Approved October 4, 2022, minutes (Motion carried)

Plan Commission

The commission approved a minor land division notice and a property line request. Members also voted to begin the process of updating the verbiage of City Ordinance 1208.100C regarding lighting fixtures.

• Approved Notice of Intent for minor land division at N6485 High Point Road (7-0)
• Approved property line request for 298 N. Hyland Street (7-0)
• Approved starting the process to change verbiage on Ordinance 1208.100C from HPS to LED fixtures (7-0)

Public Safety Committee

This meeting of the Juneau Public Safety Committee, scheduled for October 20, 2022, has been cancelled. No agenda items were discussed or decided.

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for October 19, 2022, has been cancelled. No decisions or discussions took place.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and discuss the 2023 budgets for multiple departments, including Police, Fire, and Public Works. The committee may also approve the 2023 wage scale, health insurance contributions, and a wage increase for a part-time DPW employee.

• Review of 2023 budgets for Police and Emergency Government, Recreation, Cable TV, Library, Public Works, EMS, Fire, and General Government
• Possible approval of wage increase for Gerald Tidyman (DPW Part-Time Employee)
• Possible approval of the 2023 Wage Scale
• Possible approval of the 2023 Health Insurance Contribution

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will review and potentially take action on a mutual use agreement between the City and Dodgeland. The body will also discuss issues regarding an approved sign bid and receive updates on concession buildings and score booth siding.

• Mutual use agreement between Dodgeland and the City
• Issues on approved sign bid
• Update on Concession Buildings/Scores Booth Siding

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Police, EMS, Fire, and Emergency Government Director. The committee may also discuss police staffing configurations and a request for geocache boxes on city property.

• Police Department staffing configuration including Community Resource Officer and part-time positions
• Juneau Fire Department picnic license (beer) for Pig Roast at Juneau City Park on October 15, 2022
• Request to place Geocache boxes at city property and parks
• Monthly reports for Police, EMS, Fire, and Emergency Government Director

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss a temporary liquor license for the Chamber of Commerce and set the date for Trick or Treat. The committee will also review minutes from the July 21, 2022 meeting.

• Temporary Class “B” License for the Chamber of Commerce at Juneau Softball Diamonds and Concession Stand (Sept 14 – Nov 5, 2022)
• Trick or Treat date and time: Sunday, October 30, 2022, from 4:00 pm-6:00 pm

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review second quarter financials and the preliminary 2023 budget. Members will also consider lease renewals, park signage bids, and repairs to concession and storage buildings.

• Renewal of 5-year lease for City of Juneau Historical Society at 136 East Oak Grove Street
• Bids for two new City Park signs
• Repairs to Addie Joss concession stand and softball storage building
• Use of $279,877.61 in ARPA funds for the East Oak Street Reconstruction Project
• Costs for installation and upkeep of the Library sound barrier

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for August 25, 2022, has been cancelled.

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for August 17, 2022, has been cancelled. The next meeting date is currently undetermined because the Department Head and Chairman are out of town.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for August 2, 2022, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for September 6, 2022.

Public Safety Committee

The committee will review monthly reports from the Police Chief, EMS, and Fire Chief. The meeting includes a discussion regarding the resignation of Dylan Townsend and authorization to hire a new police officer.

• Acceptance of Dylan Townsend's letter of resignation
• Authorization to hire a police officer
• Police Chief monthly reports for May and June
• EMS monthly report for June 2022
• Fire Chief monthly report for June 2022

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will meet to review and potentially take action on park signs and a drop box at the Community Center. The body will also discuss a possible mutual use agreement between the City and Dodgeland.

• Review and possible action on park signs
• Review and possible action on a drop box at the Community Center
• Discussion of a mutual use agreement between Dodgeland and the City

Finance Committee

The committee will review bids for a five-year garbage and recycling services contract starting January 1, 2023. Members may also discuss potential storm sewer work on Midway to accommodate sump pump discharge in the White Pine Subdivision.

• Five-year contract for garbage and recycling services
• Storm sewer and pump installation on Midway

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from police, EMS, fire, and emergency government directors. Members will consider actions regarding a poultry ordinance and specific nuisance enforcement. The body will also discuss traffic lanes and a noise complaint.

• Creation of Poultry Ordinance
• Nuisance ordinance enforcement on 328 and 330 S Fairfield
• Traffic lanes at E Center and North Main
• Extension of Premise Application 1850’s on July 16, 2022
• Library noise complaint regarding air conditioner

Recreation Committee

The scheduled meeting for the Juneau Recreation Committee on June 15, 2022, was cancelled. The next meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2022.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for June 7, 2022, has been cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will consider multiple Class A and B beer and liquor license applications. The body will also discuss a poultry ordinance, property nuisance enforcement, and traffic lanes at E Center and N Main.

• Alcohol license applications for Dollar General, Piggly Wiggly, NPS Mart, and Kwik Trip
• Alcohol license applications for 1850’s Inn, Chef Chanse, Juneau Lanes, Rollin Stone Pizza Pub, Solomon’s STR, Simple Bar & Grill, and Juneau American Legion
• Discussion on creation of a Poultry Ordinance
• Property nuisance ordinance enforcement at 328 and 330 S Fairfield Ave
• Updated intercept agreement with Beaver Dam Fire

Recreation Committee

The committee will receive updates on Wild Goose Park benches, park signage, and the community center drop box. Members will also review a possible mutual use agreement between Dodgeland and the City.

• Wild Goose Park Bench Update
• Park Sign Update
• Community Center Drop Box Update
• Review of potential agreement between Dodgeland and the City

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss several equipment purchases and personnel decisions. The body is reviewing potential expenditures for park signage, benches, and community center repairs, as well as pay increases for the City Attorney.

• Purchase of up to two signs for Juneau City Park and Hickey Park, not to exceed $6,500.00
• Purchase of up to four benches for Wild Goose Park, not to exceed $2,000.00
• Increase in the City Attorney’s hourly wage and meeting pay
• Hiring of MSA to administer WI DNR Lead Lateral Replacement Grant
• Installation of a new condensing unit and evaporator for the Community Center walk-in cooler

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee meeting scheduled for April 21, 2022, was cancelled. No items were decided or discussed.

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will meet to review and potentially take action on park equipment and inter-governmental agreements. The body will also discuss the installation of a drop box at the Community Center.

• Wild Goose Park bench specifics
• Park sign specifics
• Mutual use agreement between Dodgeland and the City
• Drop box at the Community Center

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review funding proposals for the Wastewater Treatment Plant. Members will also consider changes to employee leave accrual and staffing updates.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant project funding proposals
• Employee leave accrual: Calendar year vs. Anniversary year
• Hire of a part-time Custodian/Trash Attendant (max 1,000 hours annually)
• Wage increase for Camera Operator/Producer from $12.00 to $15.00

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from the Police, EMS, and Fire departments. Members will discuss an extension of premises for the 1850’s sidewalk cafe and a proposed emergency response plan to be sent to the council.

• Extension of premises for the 1850’s sidewalk cafe
• Discussion and referral of the emergency response plan to council
• Police Chief year-end report

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will meet to review and take action on soccer practices at the Community Center and specifics for Wild Goose Park benches and park signs. The body will also discuss resident versus non-resident policies and a possible mutual use agreement with Dodgeland.

• Soccer practices at the Community Center
• Wild Goose Park bench specifics
• Park sign specifics
• Resident vs. non-resident policy
• Mutual use agreement between Dodgeland and the City

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee meeting scheduled for March 1, 2022, has been cancelled.

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review monthly reports from police, EMS, fire, and emergency government. Members will consider actions regarding a sidewalk café ordinance, crossing guards, and winter parking ticket issuance.

• Sidewalk Café Ordinance discussion and possible action
• Crossing Guards discussion and possible action
• Proposal for DPW employees to issue winter parking tickets
• Auto Aid Agreement with Burnett and Horicon
• Approval of 2022 EMS Officers and Fire Officer election results

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will review $50,000 in recreation funds and the Director's probationary period. The meeting also includes updates on TRP Play Spaces and the NFC Fitness Court.

• Review/discuss/take action on $50,000 in Recreation Funds
• Review/discuss/take action on Director’s Probationary Period
• Update on TRP Play Spaces
• Update on NFC Fitness Court

Recreation Committee

The Recreation Committee will meet to discuss and potentially take action regarding the NFC Fitness Court. The committee will also review reports from the Recreation Director concerning the concession budget and other programs.

• NFC Fitness Court review and action
• Concession Budget report
• Bingo report
• Recreation Survey report
• TRP Play Spaces update