Prescott public meetings in 2022

City Council

The City Council approved a resolution to issue general obligation bonds for the 2023-2024 Street Improvement Program. Council also adopted a new General Fund Balance Policy to manage working capital and cash flow.

• Approved Consent Agenda (4-0)
• Approved Concept Plan for Ace Hardware at 1003 Campbell Street (4-0)
• Approved Resolution 43-22 for General Obligation Bonds up to $4,730,000 for 2023-2024 Street Improvement Program (4-0)
• Accepted General Fund Balance Policy setting minimum unassigned balance between 60% to 75% of subsequent year budgeted expenditures (4-0)
• Approved Winterfest Special Event Application and Temporary Liquor License for January 14 (4-0)

Fire and EMS Commission

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Commission will meet to discuss financial reports, including October 2022 cash balances and budget details, and follow up on the intergovernmental budget and rolling stock plan. They will also receive activity reports from the fire chief and ambulance operations, and review old business items such as fire safety inspections, dive team equipment sale, defibrillator receipt, and fire truck status.

• Follow-up to Intergovernmental Budget/Rolling Stock Plan Discussion
• Fire & EMS Cash Balances October 2022
• Budget Detail for October 2022
• Status of Dive Team/Equipment Sale
• Status of Defibrillator(s) and Fire Truck

The Commission approved the October 26, 2022, minutes and financial items through November. Members discussed the sale of a dive truck and equipment, as well as upcoming budget impacts from a new truck and hoses.

• Approved October 26, 2022 minutes
• Approved financial items through November
• Updated minutes to include $1,500 received from Pierce Pepin

Plan Commission

The Commission approved a concept plan for a renovation and addition to the former Churchill Market to house an Ace Hardware store. Members also discussed proposed zoning code revisions regarding accessory dwelling units and solar energy.

• Approved November 7, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Approved concept plan for Ace Hardware at 1003 Campbell Street (4-0)
• Agreed that the solar zoning code framework is acceptable

Tourism Committee

The committee reviewed logistics for WinterFest 2023, including vendor and activity confirmations. Members discussed marketing for the March 4th Wedding Expo and noted a current account balance of $14,858.48 for 2023 budget planning.

• Confirmed 4 sculptors and ice bar for WinterFest 2023
• Scheduled WinterFest permitting for City Council meeting on December 12
• Scheduled Tourism Committee Council Meeting for January 23
• Finalized Wedding Expo brochures

City Council

The City Council adopted the 2023 General Fund Budget and Levy following a public hearing. The council also approved a long-term capital improvement plan and a new police association contract.

• Approved Consent Agenda (5-0)
• Adopted Resolution 41-22 for the 2023 General Fund Budget and Levy (5-0)
• Approved 2023-2024 contract with Prescott Professional Police Association (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 42-22 for the 2023-2030 Capital Improvement Plan (5-0)

Parks and Public Works Committee

The committee approved moving 2022 park escrow fund expenditures to the council and decided against pursuing a National Fitness Campaign grant. Members also reviewed the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan and discussed downtown paid parking options.

• Approved October 17, 2022 minutes (2-0)
• Approved moving 2022 escrow fund expenditures to council (2-0)
• Decided not to move forward with National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court grant applications
• Favored applying for Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Grants for Magee Park renovation
• Favored physical parking permits (Option 2) and IPS Group's metered parking solution
• Proposed removing amphitheater suggestion at Mercord Mill Park from CORP
• Proposed removing dog park recommendation at Magee Wilderness Park from CORP
• Suggested patching rather than surfacing the basketball court at Public Square Park

City Council

The City Council approved several infrastructure projects, including a water rate study and a design contract for Locust Street. Members also approved site plan amendments for 1045 Orrin Road and updated the employee handbook.

• Approved Resolution 36-22 for Ehlers to conduct Phase 1 water rate study at $2,500 (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 37-22 for Cedar Corporation design and specifications for Locust Street not to exceed $97,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan Amendments and Stormwater Maintenance Agreement for 1045 Orrin Road (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 38-22 establishing public participation procedures for Comprehensive Plan Amendment (5-0)
• Passed Ordinance 08-22 amending Section 120-6 regarding Standing Committees upon first reading (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 39-22 adopting amendments to the City of Prescott Employee Handbook (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 40-22 for Water Surplus pilot study for Well #3 remediation via reverse osmosis at $15,607 (Unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 35-22 for CDBG 2nd Amendment (5-0)

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission approved site plan changes for a storage facility and recommended the 2023-2030 Capital Improvement Plan for Common Council approval. The commission also discussed a proposed route for the east corridor as part of a Comprehensive Plan amendment.

• Approved September 6, 2022 meeting minutes (5-0)
• Approved site plan amendments for 1045 Orrin Road regarding fencing material and office façade height (5-0)
• Recommended approval of the 2023-2030 Capital Improvement Plan to Common Council (5-0)

Personnel Committee

The committee approved revisions to the employee handbook and the City Clerk job description. It also approved the Prescott Police Union Contract for Council consideration, which includes salary increases for 2023 and 2024.

• Approved August 3, 2022 minutes
• Approved October 3, 2022 minutes
• Approved Employee Handbook revisions, including adding Day After Thanksgiving as a holiday
• Approved City Clerk Job Description and Posting Schedule
• Approved Prescott Police Union Contract for Council consideration

Fire and EMS Commission

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Commission will meet to discuss the 2023 intergovernmental budget and rolling stock plan, review September 2022 financial reports, and hear introductions of the new fire chief. The meeting includes public comments and updates on fire safety inspections, equipment sales, and defibrillator receipt.

• 2023 Budget – Intergovernmental Budget/Rolling Stock Plan Discussion
• Fire & EMS Cash Balances September 2022
• Introduction to Chad Johnson, Fire Chief and Activity Report
• Status of Dive Team/Equipment Sale
• Review ImageTrend contract

The Commission approved the budget as presented with no increase and authorized specific payments for equipment damage and fire safety inspections. Members discussed long-term funding options for vehicle replacements, though no formal plan was adopted.

• Approved budget as originally presented with zero increase
• Approved $936.00 reimbursement to Mark Hawkins for eyeglasses damaged during a fire run
• Approved $2,000 payment to Brian Little for 2022 inspections
• Approved restructuring fire inspection pay to a per-inspection rate starting January 2023
• Approved September 21, 2022 meeting minutes
• Approved August budget as presented
• Tabled ImageTrend contract review
• Approved reallocation of inspection assistance payments for Steve Findlay and Mark Hawkins from the general fund

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee voted unanimously to send a $97,500 design and specifications proposal from Cedar Corporation for Locust Street reconstruction to the City Council for consideration. They also approved sending a $2,500 first-phase water rate study by Ehlers Financial to Council. The committee requested WisDOT modify the STH 35 project to add a multi-use path by moving the northside curb, limiting retaining wall costs.

• Approved minutes from August 8, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved sending $2,500 first-phase Water Rate Study proposal by Ehlers Financial to Council (3-0)
• Approved sending $97,500 Locust Street design and specifications proposal by Cedar Corporation to Council (3-0)
• Approved motion to request WisDOT remove northside curb and gutter and shift it 6-8 feet to allow 8-10 foot multi-use path on STH 35 (3-0)

City Council

The City Council approved a contract for a boat launch and fishing dock and a farmland lease for a compost site. The council also passed a resolution commending City Clerk Jayne Brand.

• Approved Resolution 33-22 awarding boat launch and fishing dock bid to River City Welding, Inc. for $170,300 (unanimous)
• Approved farmland lease agreement with Jeffrey Kosin for compost site land
• Approved Resolution 34-22 commending Jayne Brand for service to the City of Prescott
• Approved consent agenda including October 10, 2022 minutes

Fire and EMS Commission

The commission will review activity reports from the Fire Chief, ambulance operations, and fire safety inspections. Members will also discuss the 2023 budget and several items of old business including a Fire Chief nominee vote.

• Review of August 2022 cash balances, budget detail, and payable detail
• Discussion of the 2023 Budget
• Fire Chief Nominee Vote
• Purchase of defibrillator
• Review of ImageTrend contract

Fire and EMS Commission

The commission will review activity reports and financial balances for June and July 2022. The body is scheduled to discuss the replacement of the Fire Chief and a 5-year rolling stock plan.

• Fire Chief replacement
• 5-Year Rolling Stock plan
• Purchase of defibrillator
• Review of ImageTrend contract
• Annual Budget

Fire and EMS Commission

The commission will review activity reports from the Fire Chief, ambulance operations, and administration. The meeting includes discussions on the Fire Chief hiring process and the 2023 fiscal year budget timeline.

• Fire Chief hiring process update
• Dive Team/Equipment update
• North Acres Rd inspections
• Mutual purchase of a defibrillator at Station 2
• Review of May 2022 cash balances, budget detail, and payable detail

Fire and EMS Commission

The commission will review activity reports from the Fire Chief, ambulance operations, and department administration. The meeting also includes a review of financial cash balances, budget details, and payables for March and April 2022.

• Fire & EMS Cash Balances for March and April 2022
• Budget Detail for March and April 2022
• Payable Detail for March and April 2022
• Dive Team/Equipment Update

Fire and EMS Commission

The Fire and EMS Commission will discuss the selection process for a new Fire Chief and recommendations for a Fire Safety Inspector. The body will also review February 2022 financial reports and discuss upcoming Board elections in May.

• Selection process for new Fire Chief
• Recommendations regarding Fire Safety Inspector for compliance
• Discussion on Board elections to be held in May
• Review of February 2022 cash balances, budget detail, and payable detail

Fire and EMS Commission

The Commission will review activity reports from the Fire Chief, fire safety inspections, ambulance operations, and department administration. The meeting also includes a review of cash balances, budget details, and payables for November 2021 through January 2022.

• Fire Chief Activity Report
• Fire Safety Inspections Activity Report
• Ambulance Operations Activity Report
• Department Administration Activity Report
• Review of financial balances and budget details for Nov 2021, Dec 2021, and Jan 2022

Fire and EMS Commission

The meeting scheduled for January 12, 2022, was canceled due to a COVID uptick and the need for distancing. It has been rescheduled for February 23, 2022.