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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Revised
Meeting date/time: 5/15/2007 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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07-0551 A Board of Ethics submitting their 2006-2007 Annual Report.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chairman of the City of Racine Board of Ethics submitting their 2006-2007 Annual Report.Approved as Presented  Action details Not available
07-0565 A Building Report for the month of April, 2007CommunicationSubject: Building Report for the month of April, 2007Approved as Presented  Action details Not available
07-0549 A Discuss the 2006 Personal Property Tax at 406 Main Street, Tax Account No. P00097097CommunicationSubject: Communication from Barbara Fitzgerald requesting to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee wishing to discuss her 2006 Personal Property Tax at 406 Main Street, Tax Account No. P00097097. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: Permission granted for a settlement payment of $200 for the 2006 Personal Property Tax at 406 Main Street, Tax Account No. P00097097. $236.36 be written off against account 101.990.5930 Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Cancelled and any remaining interests and penalties be waived. Fiscal Note: Sufficient funds are available in account 101.990.5930 Real Estate and Personal Property Taxes Cancelled.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0561 A Stewardship Program grant to extend Lake Michigan pathway in the Pointe Blue area.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting to apply for a Stewardship Program Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (Grant Control No. 2007-026) for the extension of the Lake Michigan Pathway in the Pointe Blue area. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: Permission granted for the Director of City Development to apply for a $200,000 Stewardship Program Grant from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (Grant Control No. 2007-026) to be utilized for the extension of the Lake Michigan Pathway in the Pointe Blue area. Fiscal Note: A 50% hard match is required that will be paid by the Pointe Blue developer.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0568 A Racine Community Outpost requesting to discuss funding to relocate two of the Racine Police Department community policing houses.CommunicationSubject: Communication from David Voss, President of the Racine Community Outpost, requesting to discuss funding to relocate two of the Racine Police Department Community Policing houses. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: The item be received and filed. Recommendation of Public Safety and Licensing Committee of 5-21-07: That the item be referred to the Community Development Committee and come back to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee with the results. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 6-14-07: To allocate $70,000 from the Local Option Fund to Racine Community Outpost for the purchase of 1146 Villa Street for a Racine Police Department community policing house. Fiscal Note: The funds are available in the Local Option Fund.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0568 A Racine Community Outpost requesting to discuss funding to relocate two of the Racine Police Department community policing houses.CommunicationSubject: Communication from David Voss, President of the Racine Community Outpost, requesting to discuss funding to relocate two of the Racine Police Department Community Policing houses. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: The item be received and filed. Recommendation of Public Safety and Licensing Committee of 5-21-07: That the item be referred to the Community Development Committee and come back to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee with the results. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 6-14-07: To allocate $70,000 from the Local Option Fund to Racine Community Outpost for the purchase of 1146 Villa Street for a Racine Police Department community policing house. Fiscal Note: The funds are available in the Local Option Fund.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0568 A Racine Community Outpost requesting to discuss funding to relocate two of the Racine Police Department community policing houses.CommunicationSubject: Communication from David Voss, President of the Racine Community Outpost, requesting to discuss funding to relocate two of the Racine Police Department Community Policing houses. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: The item be received and filed. Recommendation of Public Safety and Licensing Committee of 5-21-07: That the item be referred to the Community Development Committee and come back to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee with the results. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 6-14-07: To allocate $70,000 from the Local Option Fund to Racine Community Outpost for the purchase of 1146 Villa Street for a Racine Police Department community policing house. Fiscal Note: The funds are available in the Local Option Fund.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0569 A loan of 2 Civil War cannon barrels to Kenosha Public MuseumCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Mayor of the City of Kenosha requesting a long-term loan of two Civil War cannon barrels to the Kenosha Public Museums for display with the Civil War Museum of the Upper Middle West. The item has been referred to the Board of Parks & Recreation & Cultural Services and Landmark Preservation Commission. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 06-11-07: The request from the Mayor of the City of Kenosha be denied and that the cannons remain in Racine. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
07-0569 A loan of 2 Civil War cannon barrels to Kenosha Public MuseumCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Mayor of the City of Kenosha requesting a long-term loan of two Civil War cannon barrels to the Kenosha Public Museums for display with the Civil War Museum of the Upper Middle West. The item has been referred to the Board of Parks & Recreation & Cultural Services and Landmark Preservation Commission. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 06-11-07: The request from the Mayor of the City of Kenosha be denied and that the cannons remain in Racine. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
07-0569 A loan of 2 Civil War cannon barrels to Kenosha Public MuseumCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Mayor of the City of Kenosha requesting a long-term loan of two Civil War cannon barrels to the Kenosha Public Museums for display with the Civil War Museum of the Upper Middle West. The item has been referred to the Board of Parks & Recreation & Cultural Services and Landmark Preservation Commission. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 06-11-07: The request from the Mayor of the City of Kenosha be denied and that the cannons remain in Racine. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
07-0570 A Request of Narcotics Anonymous for the use of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Center and Tyler-Domer Community Center at a reduced rate for two upcoming events.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Narcotics Anonymous group requesting to utilize the Martin Luther King, Jr. and Tyler-Domer Community Centers at a reduced rate for two upcoming events. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: Permission granted for the Narcotics Anonymous group allowed to utilize the Martin Luther King Jr. and Tyler-Domer Community Centers at $65 per day per event. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
07-0583 A Printing the Common Council Proceedings and legal notices.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the City Clerk submitting the bid received for printing the Common Council Proceedings and legal notices. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: Racine Journal Times be awarded the bid to publish the Common Council Proceedings and all legal notices for the period of June 1, 2007 through May 31, 2008, they being the only bidder. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in Account 101.010.5520, City Council Proceedings.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0615 A Funds Transfer for Station Maintenance and RepairsCommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting to transfer $15,000 from Female Locker Room Renovation Account to Building Maintenance Account. The funds will be used to make unplanned repairs to Fire Stations 7 and 8. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: Permission granted for the Fire Chief to transfer $15,000 from Account 986.300.5040, Female Locker Room Renovation to Account 986.300.5060, Fire Station 7 & 8 Building Repairs to be utilized for repairs to fire stations 7 and 8. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0615 A Funds Transfer for Station Maintenance and RepairsCommunicationSubject: Communications from the Fire Chief requesting to transfer $15,000 from Female Locker Room Renovation Account to Building Maintenance Account. The funds will be used to make unplanned repairs to Fire Stations 7 and 8. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: Permission granted for the Fire Chief to transfer $15,000 from Account 986.300.5040, Female Locker Room Renovation to Account 986.300.5060, Fire Station 7 & 8 Building Repairs to be utilized for repairs to fire stations 7 and 8. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0608 A 2007 Motorcycle Safety Grant ApplicationCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to apply for the State of Wisconsin 2007 Motorcycle Safety Grant to address traffic safety issues specific to the weekend of August 17-20, 2007 HOG Rally. Grant Control # 2007-028 has been issued. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: Permission granted for the Chief of Police to apply for a $7,500 State of Wisconsin 2007 Motorcycle Safety Grant (Grant Control No. 2007-028) to be utilized for traffic safety issues specific to the weekend of August 17-20, 2007 Hog Rally. Recommendation of Public Safety and Licensing Committee of 5-21-07: That permission be granted for the Chief of Police to apply for a $7,500 State of Wisconsin 2007 Motorcycle Safety Grant (Grant Control No. 2007-028) to be utilized for traffic safety issues specific to the weekend of August 17-20, 2007 Hog Rally. Fiscal Note: There is a 25% soft match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0608 A 2007 Motorcycle Safety Grant ApplicationCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to apply for the State of Wisconsin 2007 Motorcycle Safety Grant to address traffic safety issues specific to the weekend of August 17-20, 2007 HOG Rally. Grant Control # 2007-028 has been issued. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: Permission granted for the Chief of Police to apply for a $7,500 State of Wisconsin 2007 Motorcycle Safety Grant (Grant Control No. 2007-028) to be utilized for traffic safety issues specific to the weekend of August 17-20, 2007 Hog Rally. Recommendation of Public Safety and Licensing Committee of 5-21-07: That permission be granted for the Chief of Police to apply for a $7,500 State of Wisconsin 2007 Motorcycle Safety Grant (Grant Control No. 2007-028) to be utilized for traffic safety issues specific to the weekend of August 17-20, 2007 Hog Rally. Fiscal Note: There is a 25% soft match required on the part of the City.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0632 A Transfer of funds to cover the cost of the professional services rendered in the recruitment of a City Administrator.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director wishing to discuss a transfer of funds to cover the cost of the professional services rendered in the recruitment of a City Administrator. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: $14,500 be transferred from account 101.020.5010, City Administrator Salaries to account 101.020.5610, City Administration Professional Services to be utilized for the cost of professional services rendered in the recruitment of a City Administration. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0581 A Amendment No. 1 on Contract 30-06 (K6-031), Professional Services - Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Amendment No. 1 on Contract 30-06 (K6-031), Professional Services - Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant. Recommendation: Amendment No. 1 on Contract 30-06 (K6-031), Professional Services - Sixth Street Sanitary Sewer, Earth Tech, Inc., consultant, as submitted , be approved in the not-to-exceed amount of $8012.00. Further recommends that funding for this amendment are available in accounts: $4006.00 - Account 987.907.5330, Sanitary Sewer Const. - 6th Street. $4006.00 - Racine Water Utility. $8012.00 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0586 A Remove sidewalk corner of N. Wisconsin St and Erie Street .CommunicationSubject: Communication from James W. Crain, 500 Wolff Street, requesting to remove northeast corner of Wolff Street and Erie Street section of sidewalk. Recommendation: The property owner of 500 Wolff Street be granted permission to remove the sidewalk abutting their property along North Wisconsin Street. Fiscal Note: The cost of removing the sidewalk will be borne by the property owner.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0602 A Harborfest request to close city streets.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Harbor Fest, Inc. requesting to close city right-of-way on June 21, 2007 through June 24, 2007 for Harbor Fest. Recommendation: That Harbor Fest, Inc. be granted permission to close Festival Park Drive between 5th Street and 6th Street, and 5th Street between Festival Park Drive and Lake Avenue, for Harbor Fest from 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, June 21, 2007 thru 8:00 a.m. on Monday, June 25, 2007, in accordance with their request. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. hold harmless agreement be executed. B. Liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor. D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. The sponsor shall pay a $300.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. FISCAL Referred  Action details Not available
07-0541 A Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2007-2008:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2007-2008: Mario Espinoza & Patricia Rodriguez 3700 Durand Avenue Mario Espinoza, Agent Shannon J. Curtin 100 Kewaunee St. PH Green Bay, LLC 5000 Washington Ave. Michael Marcinkus, AgentReferred  Action details Not available
07-0557 A Applications for "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2007-2008:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2007-2008: George's Tavern of Racine, WI, Inc. 1201 N. Main St. David K. Popoff, Agent Fides F. Wagner-Richardson 1102 Mound Avenue Fides F. Wagner-Richardson, Agent 6200 West, Inc. 1012 Main Street Douglas E. Nicholson, Agent Redline Tavern Corp. 1200 N. Wisconsin Street Connie M. Nau, Agent Racine Labor Hall, Inc. 2100 Layard Avenue Richard K. Fought, Agent American Legion Post #546 1234 Douglas Ave. James Price, Agent Rojo's Pub, LLC 1317 Yout Street Joseph A. Vlasak, Ageng Yardarm Bar & Grill, LTD 920 Erie Street Laura Tomasek, Agent GMRI, Inc. 6000 Durand Avenue Jeffery Zimmerman, Agent Outbreak Billiards Inc. 1717 Douglas Avenue Marko Stanosevic, Agent Racine Art Museum Assoc., Inc. 441 Main Street Laura D'Amato David J. Russell 600 High StreetReferred  Action details Not available
07-0559 A Applications for "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2007-2008:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2007-2008: Vishal Corporation 3015 Rapids Dr. Prabodh Gala, Agent Mitraj, Inc. 3711 Durand Ave. Radhhesyam Patel, Agent Phesal E. Ckadan 1812 Sixteenth StreetReferred  Action details Not available
07-0563 A Application(s) Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2007-2008CommunicationSubject: The following application(s) for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2007-2008: Lee's Deli, Inc. 2615 Washington Ave. John P. Henes, AgentReferred  Action details Not available
07-0567 A Application for a Class "B" and "Class C" Wine License for Manuel Salinas, Agent, for 418 Sixth StreetCommunicationSubject: (New) Application for a Class "B" and "Class C" Wine License for Manuel Salinas, Agent, for 418 Sixth Street. (1st District)Referred  Action details Not available
07-0572 A (New) Application of Ray Town Enterprises, LLC, Zohaib Mir, Agent, for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage LicenseCommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Ray Town Enterprises, LLC, Zohaib Mir, Agent, for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2731 Durand Avenue. (10th District)Referred  Action details Not available
07-0582 A Secondhand Jewelry Dealer, and Secondhand Article Dealer's license for 2501 Douglas AvenuCommunicationSubject: (NEW) Application of Belle City Discount for a Secondhand Jewelry Dealer, and Secondhand Article Dealer's license for 2501 Douglas Avenue(5th District)Referred  Action details Not available
07-0585 A Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License including Sidewalk Cafe Permit for 2007-2008:CommunicationSubject: The following application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License including Sidewalk Cafe Permit for 2007-2008: 6100 West, Inc. 231 Main Street Douglas E. Nicholson, AgengReferred  Action details Not available
07-0614 A Request of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to meet with the Public Safety & Licensing Committee for permission to enter into an agreement with Ken Saiki Design Inc. to prepare specifications for the Monument Square enhancements.CommunicationSubject: Request of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to meet with the Public Safety & Licensing Committee for permission to enter into an agreement with Ken Saiki Design Inc. to prepare specifications for the Monument Square enhancements.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0618 A Discuss the renewal of the liquor license at Neighborhood Pantry, 1511 West Sixth St.CommunicationSubject: Update on status Communication from Wayne Clingman wishing to discuss the renewal of the liquor license at Neighborhood Pantry, 1511 West Sixth St. Recommendation of Public Safety and Licensing Committee of 5-21-07: That the neighbors and the business owner meet with the Sustainable Neighborhood Listening Committee on May 31, 2007, and come up with a resolution to the problems and the police department provide a 12 month history report and bring back before the committee at the next meeting. Recommendation of Public Safety and Licensing Committee of 6-11-07: That the item be deferred until June 25, 2007 and the police department be prepared to provide the committee with a 12 month history report of the establishment. Recommendation of Public Safety and Licensing Committee of 06-25-07: That the item be deferred until the July 9, 2007 meeting. Recommendation of Public Safety and Licensing Committee of 7-9-07: That the City Council issue written orders to the Neighborhood Pantry to install security cameras to completely cover the exterior of the property, aReferred  Action details Not available
07-0566 A Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the April 2007 operating and financial report for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner submitting the April 2007 operating and financial report for the Wisconsin Coach Lines Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. Recommendation: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
07-0609 A Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the 2006 State assistance contract for the Belle Urban System.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the 2006 State assistance contract for the Belle Urban System. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the amendment to the 2006 State assistance contract for the Belle Urban System. Fiscal Note: The amendment will correct a mistake in the original agreement and provide approximatey $41,000 in additional State payments for the 2006 calendar year.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0610 A Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the 2006 State assistance contract for the pass-through of State funds to Wisconsin Coach Lines, Inc., for the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Transit Planner wishing to discuss an amendment to the 2006 State assistance contract for the pass-through of State funds to Wisconsin Coach Lines, Inc., for the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. Recommendation: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute the amendment to the 2006 State assistance contract for pass through funds to Wisconsin Coach Lines for the Kenosha-Racine-Milwaukee intercity bus service. Fiscal Note: The amendment will correct a mistake in the original agreement and provide approximately $7,500 in additional State payments for the 2006 calendar year.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0611 A Communication from Sam Azarian Jr. wishing to discuss purchasing the Marquette Street municipal parking lot.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Sam Azarian Jr. wishing to discuss leasing the Marquette Street municipal parking lot. Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 5-30-07: The Marquette Street municipal parking lot be leased to Sam Azarian Jr. for a cost of $1 contingent upon the upgrade of fencing and landscape, and the separation of lighting circuits. Fiscal Note: The lease will generate $1 to the Parking System Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-13-07: That the proposed lease is not in conflict with adopted City plans and programs. Further, that the lease be approved. Fiscal Note: The lease price of the property will be determined by the Public Works and Services Committee. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 11/13/07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a lease agreement with Sam Azarian, Jr., for the municipal parking lot located on Marquette Street just North of State Street, with the following stipulations: A. The term of the lease shall be for 20 years beginning January 1, 2008.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0616 A Communication from the Washington Park High School Pom-Pon Squad requesting permission to use the parking lot at the northeast corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard for a car wash fund raiser.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Washington Park High School Pom-Pon Squad requesting permission to use the parking lot at the northeast corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard for a car wash fund raiser. (Also refer to Cemetery Commission) Recommendation of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners 5-21-07: that the request be denied. Recommendation of the Transit & Parking Commission 5-21-07: The Washington Park High School Pom-Pon Squad be allowed to use the northeast corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard for a car wash fund raiser July 13 & 14, July 27 & 28, August 3 & 4, and August 24 & 25, 2007, at a cost of $27 per weekend. Fiscal Note: The rental will generate $108 for the Parking System.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0616 A Communication from the Washington Park High School Pom-Pon Squad requesting permission to use the parking lot at the northeast corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard for a car wash fund raiser.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Washington Park High School Pom-Pon Squad requesting permission to use the parking lot at the northeast corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard for a car wash fund raiser. (Also refer to Cemetery Commission) Recommendation of the Board of Cemetery Commissioners 5-21-07: that the request be denied. Recommendation of the Transit & Parking Commission 5-21-07: The Washington Park High School Pom-Pon Squad be allowed to use the northeast corner of Washington Avenue and West Boulevard for a car wash fund raiser July 13 & 14, July 27 & 28, August 3 & 4, and August 24 & 25, 2007, at a cost of $27 per weekend. Fiscal Note: The rental will generate $108 for the Parking System.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0607 A Rezoning 1300 (odd) Block of Washington Avenue.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by the Director of City Development to rezone 1300 (odd) Block of Washington Avenue. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 5-30-07: That an ordinance be created and a public hearing scheduled. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-27-07: that this item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
07-0613 A Communication regarding Jones ParkCommunicationSubject: Communication from Jan Roland, President of Racine Habitat for Humanity, requesting the transfer of the north side of Jones Park to Habitat for Humanity to build homes. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 5-30-07: That this item be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 6-13-07: that the request be approved. Fiscal note: None Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-27-07: That this item is not in conflict with City Plans and Programs. Further that the transfer be approved. Further that a reversion clause in the City's favor be included in the transfer documents. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
07-0613 A Communication regarding Jones ParkCommunicationSubject: Communication from Jan Roland, President of Racine Habitat for Humanity, requesting the transfer of the north side of Jones Park to Habitat for Humanity to build homes. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 5-30-07: That this item be deferred. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 6-13-07: that the request be approved. Fiscal note: None Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-27-07: That this item is not in conflict with City Plans and Programs. Further that the transfer be approved. Further that a reversion clause in the City's favor be included in the transfer documents. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
07-0580 A Joint fire services between Racine, Mt. Pleasant, Caledonia and Sturtevant.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the aldermen of the 1st, 5th, 13th and 14th Districts wishing to discuss expanding joint fire services between Racine, Mt. Pleasant, Caledonia and Sturtevant. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole of 06-05-2007: that the Mayor and Fire Chief contact the Villages of Mt. Pleasant, Caledonia and Sturtevant to discuss joint fire services and report back to the Common Council. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
07-0341 A Racine Arts Council requesting funds from the Hotel Tax Fund in the amount of $1,000 per month for rent.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Executive Director of the Racine Arts Council requesting funds from the Hotel Tax Fund in the amount of $1,000 per month to be utilized for rent. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-9-07: Item to be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-23-07: Item to be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-07-07: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: There are no room tax funds available at this time.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0366 A Consultant for Health Care Network StudyCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Healthcare Project Team requesting the opportunity to present a progress report to date and recommendations to hire a consultant to continue their work. During the 2007 budget deliberations the creation of the Healthcare Project Team to evaluate the current healthcare network was discussed. Since that time the committee has been formed, a work plan has been developed and consultants interviewed. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-9-07: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-7-07: The City of Racine enter into a contract with The Willis Group to act as our health insurance consultant at a cost not to exceed $40,000.00. Fiscal Note: NAApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0460 A Communication from Racine Arts CouncilCommunicationSubject: Communication from Lorna Hennig, Executive Director of Racine Arts Council, requesting hotel tax money to pay for rent of the Racine Arts Council office located at 505 Sixth Street. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 04-23-07: Item to be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-7-07: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: There are no room tax funds available at this time.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0471 A Naifeh Abdelrahman claimClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Naifeh Abdelrahman for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-7-07: The claim of Naifeh Abdelrahman, 1620 Boyd Avenue, requesting a $4,141.11 reimbursement caused by damage to her vehicle from a fallen tree branch be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0473 A claim of American Family Ins Co and Carla & Ronald ProchnowClaimSubject: Communication from the City attorney submitting the claims of American Family Insurance Company and its insureds, Carla & Ronald Prochnow, for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-7-07: The claim of American Family Insurance company and their insured, Carla & Ronald Prochnow, 2709 Kentucky Street, requesting a $17,036.27 and $19,663.55 reimbursement caused by sewer backup into the basement be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0534 A Claim of Ed and Darlene AudeClaimSubject: Communication from the Deputy City Attorney submitting the claim of Ed & Darlene Aude for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-7-07: The claim of Ed & Darlene Aude be settled in the amount of $29,775.20 for a failed wye connection. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in Account 101.990.5910, Judgement and Claims for payment.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0553 A Asst. Commissioner/Engineering requests permission to apply for a CMAQ grant (Grant Control No. 2007-024) from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Signal Interconnect and System Timing Optimization for Sixth Street north to the city liCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Asst. Commissioner/Engineering requesting permission to apply for a CMAQ grant (Grant Control No. 2007-024) from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Signal Interconnect and System Timing Optimization for Sixth Street north to the city limits. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-7-07: The Asst. Commissioner/Engineering be given permission to apply for a CMAQ grant (Grant Control No. 2007-024) from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Signal Interconnect and System Timing Optimization for Sixth Street north to the city limits. Fiscal Note: Federal $478,400: Local hard match $119,600. Local portion to be funded in the 2008 CIP.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0554 A Communication from the Asst. Commissioner/Engineering requests permission to apply for a CMAQ grant (Grant Control No. 2007-025) from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Signal Interconnect and System Timing Optimization for Sixth Street northCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Asst. Commissioner/Engineering requests permission to apply for a CMAQ grant (Grant Control No. 2007-025) from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Signal Interconnect and System Timing Optimization for Sixth Street north to the city limits. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-7-07: The Asst. Commissioner/Engineering be given permission to apply for a CMAQ grant (Grant Control No. 2007-025) from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Signal Interconnect and System Timing Optimization for Sixth Street south to the city limits. Fiscal Note: Federal $438,840: Local hard match $109,710. Local portion to be funded in the 2008 CIP.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0555 A Communication from the Belle Urban System Transit Planner requests permission to apply for a CMAQ grant (Grant Control No. 2007-023) from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the purchase of ADA Accessible Replacement Dial-A-Ride buses.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Belle Urban System Transit Planner requests permission to apply for a CMAQ grant (Grant Control No. 2007-023) from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the purchase of ADA Accessible Replacement Dial-A-Ride buses. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-7-07: The Belle Urban System Transit Planner be given permission to apply for a CMAQ grant (Grant Control No. 2007-023) from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the purchase of ADA Accessible Replacement Dial-A-Ride buses. Fiscal Note: Federal $232,000: Local hard match $58,000. Local portion to be funded in the 2008 CIP.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0556 A Communication from the 6th District Alderman requesting that the rental fees for the use of Horlick Field Baseball Diamond in 2007 be reduced.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the 6th District Alderman requesting that the rental fees for the use of Horlick Field Baseball Diamond in 2007 be reduced. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-7-07: Reduce the fees to $80/day for Horlick field usage for all adult groups. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
07-0412 A Discuss the newly imposed inspection fees by the Building Department.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District requesting to discuss the newly imposed inspection fees by the Building Department. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-7-07: Refer to the Committee of the Whole. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 04-02-2008: the Item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
07-0472 A Project New Life request to use city right-of-way on August 25, 2007 for it's 7th annual Back-2-School community event.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Project New Life requesting to use city right-of-way on August 25, 2007 for it's 7th annual Back-2-School community event. Recommendation: Permission be granted to Project New Life to close Short Street between Douglas Avenue and Tenth Avenue on Saturday, August 25, 2007, for their Back to School community event. Further recommends that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event; C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor; D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. FISCAL NOTE: There will be nominal costs incurred on a regular shift basis to provide limited assistance to implement this Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0491 A Installation of sidewalks at 1703 Lathrop Avenue along Monroe Avenue and along the west side of West Boulevard from 16th Street to Wright Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer regarding the installation of sidewalks at 1703 Lathrop Avenue along Monroe Avenue and along the west side of West Boulevard from 16th Street to Wright Avenue. Recommendation: That consideration be given to the construction of sidewalk along Monroe Avenue for the property whose address is 1703 Lathrop Avenue and along the west side of West Boulevard from 16th Street to Wright Avenue for the 2008 construction season and that a preliminary resolution be introduced. Fiscal Note: The cost of this sidewalk would be assessed to the abutting property owners.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0494 A Residual groundwater contamination within the street right-of-way of 1819 Durand Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from K. Singh & Associates, Inc. notifying the City of residual groundwater contamination within the street right-of-way of 1819 Durand Avenue. Recommendation: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0532 A Hartman Design request to install sign and gooseneck lighting at 1626 Douglas Ave.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Hartman Design, Inc. requesting permission to install a sign and gooseneck lighting for Mechanix Ltd., Inc., at 1626 Douglas Ave. Recommendation: The property owner of 1626 Douglas Avenue be granted permission to install a stationary, projecting sign, gooseneck lighting, and a temporary enclosure which will be on the public sidewalk, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. Further recommends that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0533 A Amendment No. 1 to the Janitorial Service Contract.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Amendment No. 1 to the Janitorial Service Contract. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-8-07 : The City of Racine adopt and implement the Green Seal Environmental Standards GS-37 and GS-42 for all departmental purchases and contractual services including private firms managing city facilities. Further recommends that Amendment No. 1 to the janitorial services contract for the Building Complex Division be approved in the amount of $8,250.00. Further recommends that this item be referred to the Finance and Personnel Committee to appropriate the necessary funding. Fiscal Note: The Green Seal Standard provides specifications for the provision of janitorial cleaning products which meet minimum environmental requirements. There are insufficient funds in the existing 2007 budget for the implementation of this standard for the Building Complex Division. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 05-21-07: That the beginning of 2008 and/or when each contrReferred  Action details Not available
07-0545 A Bid results on Contract 25-07 (K7-029), Concrete Street Reconstruction (R1).CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 25-07 (K7-029), Concrete Street Reconstruction (R1). Recommendation: Contract 25-07 (K7-029), Concrete Street Reconstruction (R1), be awarded to LaLonde Contractors, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, at their base bid price of $1,715,492.72 plus alternates 1, 2 and 3 in the amount of $171,186.40, for a total contract amount of $1,886,679.12, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 154,000.00 - Account 986.908.5010, Concrete Paving Misc. Locations $ 125,624.68 - Account 987.908.5010, Concrete Paving Misc. Locations $ 38,594.20 - Account 986.908.5020, Concrete Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Locations $ 839,343.25 - Account 987.908.5020, Concrete Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Locations $ 25,000.00 - Account 987.908.5110, Bituminous Concrete Paving $ 36,332.02 - Account 987.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing $ 179,536.97 - Account 104.984.5400,Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0546 A Bid results on Contract 26-07 (K7-030), 2007 City Resurfacing (R1).CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 26-07 (K7-030), 2007 City Resurfacing (R1). Recommendation: Contract 26-07 (K7-030), 2007 City Resurfacing (R1), be awarded to A.W. Oakes & Sons, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $1,006.716.82, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 251,781.12 - Account 986.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing $ 424,084.21 - Account 987.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing $ 134,572.49 - Account 906.000.5110, Bituminous Concrete Paving $ 80,551.00 - Account 104.987.5420, Storm Water $ 115,728.00 - Account 987.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer $1,006.716.82 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0550 A Change Order No. 1 on Contract 39-06 (K6-041), Pritchard/Reservoir Park Pond Retrofit, K & L Construction, contractor.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral. Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting Change Order No. 1 on Contract 39-06 (K6-041), Pritchard/Reservoir Park Pond Retrofit, K & L Construction, Inc., contractor. Recommendation: Change Order No. 1 on Contract 39-06 (K6-041), Pritchard/Reservoir Park Pond Retrofit, K&L Construction, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $58,880.50. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 104.987.5420, Storm Sewers, Various Locations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0562 A Post prom requests.CommunicationSubject: Communication from a representative of the Downtown Rotary Club requesting a special events noise variance and permission to extend the curfew, use the 5th Street Parking Ramp, hang banners at Civic Centre and Festival Hall, use city streets for a parade, and operate a spotlight and run interactive games at Festival Park on May 19 & 20, 2007 in connection with the Rotary Post Prom. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee 05-08-07: The request of the Rotary Post Prom Committee of the Downtown Rotary Club, to close: Fifth Street, from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive, Festival Park Drive, from Fifth Street to Sixth Street, Sixth Street, from Festival Park Drive to Pershing Park Drive, Pershing Park Drive, from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street, and Eleventh Street from Pershing Park Drive to Main Street, from 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2007, to 4:30 a.m., Sunday, May 20, 2007, for the Rotary Post Prom, be approved. FURTHER RESOLVED, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. Referred  Action details Not available
07-0562 A Post prom requests.CommunicationSubject: Communication from a representative of the Downtown Rotary Club requesting a special events noise variance and permission to extend the curfew, use the 5th Street Parking Ramp, hang banners at Civic Centre and Festival Hall, use city streets for a parade, and operate a spotlight and run interactive games at Festival Park on May 19 & 20, 2007 in connection with the Rotary Post Prom. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee 05-08-07: The request of the Rotary Post Prom Committee of the Downtown Rotary Club, to close: Fifth Street, from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive, Festival Park Drive, from Fifth Street to Sixth Street, Sixth Street, from Festival Park Drive to Pershing Park Drive, Pershing Park Drive, from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street, and Eleventh Street from Pershing Park Drive to Main Street, from 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2007, to 4:30 a.m., Sunday, May 20, 2007, for the Rotary Post Prom, be approved. FURTHER RESOLVED, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. Referred  Action details Not available
07-0562 A Post prom requests.CommunicationSubject: Communication from a representative of the Downtown Rotary Club requesting a special events noise variance and permission to extend the curfew, use the 5th Street Parking Ramp, hang banners at Civic Centre and Festival Hall, use city streets for a parade, and operate a spotlight and run interactive games at Festival Park on May 19 & 20, 2007 in connection with the Rotary Post Prom. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee 05-08-07: The request of the Rotary Post Prom Committee of the Downtown Rotary Club, to close: Fifth Street, from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive, Festival Park Drive, from Fifth Street to Sixth Street, Sixth Street, from Festival Park Drive to Pershing Park Drive, Pershing Park Drive, from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street, and Eleventh Street from Pershing Park Drive to Main Street, from 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2007, to 4:30 a.m., Sunday, May 20, 2007, for the Rotary Post Prom, be approved. FURTHER RESOLVED, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. Referred  Action details Not available
07-0573 A Resolution 07-0191 relating to street improvements.CommunicationSubject: Resolution 07-0191 relating to street improvements. Recommendation: Resolution No. 07-0191, of May 8, 2007, be amended to delete: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Spring Valley Drive from Spring Steet to Harrington Drive. North Wisconsin Street from Carlton Drive north to the cul-de-dac. and, as amended , Resolution No. 07-0191, of May 8, 2007, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2008 C.I.P. for these street improvements, and special assessments will be paid by the abutting property owners for the street improvements.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0508 A Request of the Committee for the appearance of Christopher G. Nikolaus, Jr., regarding his application for an Operator's (Bartender's) License.CommunicationSubject: Request of the Committee for the appearance of Christopher G. Nikolaus, Jr., regarding his application for an Operator's (Bartender's) License.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0513 A Application of Iyad M. Alabed, Agent, for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1711 N. Main Street.CommunicationSubject: (NEW) Application of Iyad M. Alabed, Agent, for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1711 N. Main Street. (4th District)Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0531 A Official Notice #7, Five Thermal Imaging Cameras For The Racine Fire Department.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the purchasing agent submitting bid results on Official Notice #7, Five Thermal Imaging Cameras For The Racine Fire Department.Referred  Action details Not available
07-0536 A Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1600 Douglas Avenue (4th District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Troy Shesler for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 1600 Douglas Avenue (4th District)Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0538 A (New) Application of Mack's Sport Bar, Mack L. Mitchell, Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 233 Sixth Street.CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Mack's Sport Bar, Mack L. Mitchell, Agent for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 223 Sixth Street. (1st District)Received and Filed  Action details Not available
07-0542 A Bid results on Official Notice #6, One (1) 64,000 GVW Truck Chassis with LogCommunicationSubject: Communication from the purchasing agent submitting bid results on Official Notice #6, One (1) 64,000 GVW Truck Chassis with Log Loader.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-2198 A Interpretation of Sec.114-735.5 of the Zoning OrdinanceZoning ItemSubject: Request by the Chief Building Inspector seeking an interpretation of Sec. 114-735.5 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding building design standards for residential properties and the "snout house" as it relates to a proposed condo development at 1108 N. Wisconsin Avenue. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 5-9-07: That the item be received and filed.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-2203 A Rezone 3400 Rapids DriveZoning ItemSubject: Direct Referral. Request by Ilija B. & Marika Georgievski seeking to rezone 3400 Rapids Drive from R-2 Single Family Residence to B-2 Community Shopping District. Recommendation of City Plan Commission on 7-12-06: Deferred. Recommendation of City Plan Commission on 5-9-07: That the item be received and filed.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-2204 A CUP - Georgievski - 3400 Rapids DriveConditional Use PermitSubject: Direct Referral. Ilija B. and Marika Georgievski seeking a conditional use permit to allow a ground floor single family residence in a B-2 Community Shopping District at 3400 Rapids Drive. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 5-9-07: That the item be received and filed.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-2287 A Use supplement for Flex Dev. Overlay - 2711 LathropZoning ItemSubject: Direct Referral. Review of the use supplement for Flex Development Overlay at 2711 Lathrop Avenue. Recommendation of City Plan Commission on 7-26-06: That the item be deferred. Recommendation of City Plan Commission on 5-9-07: That a use supplement be adopted by a resolution of the Common Council in association with a Flex Development Overlay District at 2711 Lathrop Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. That all uses listed in the underlying “I-1” Restricted Industrial District are permissible by right or by conditional use permit as specified in each district. b. That all applicable permits are obtained from the Building Inspection Department. c. That the following flex uses are permitted in addition to those permitted in the “I-1” Restricted Industrial District. 1. Permitted uses: those uses permitted in the “B-2” Community Shopping District except those excluded herein. 2. Conditional uses: those conditional uses permitted in the “B-2” Community Shopping District including auto sales as a primary use not to exceed twenty vehicles for saApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-2759 A CUP - Randy Echeverria at 1413 Prospect StreetConditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral). Request from Randy Echeverria seeking a conditional use permit for the construction of an auto repair garage at 1413 Prospect Street. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission 11-08-06: Deferred. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission 5-9-07: That the item be received and filed.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-2853 A CUP - Stereo City at 2042 Lathrop AvenueConditional Use PermitSubject:(Direct Referral). Request from Randy Musaitef of Stereo City seeking an amendment to a Conditional Use Permit for automobile sales at 2042 Lathrop Avenue. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 11-29-06: Deferred. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 5-9-07: That the item be denied.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
06-1897 A First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program requesting the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Program Director of the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program requesting the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station. Recommendation of Executive Committee: Recommends motion to move into negotiations on a lease. Recommendation of the Public Works & Services Committee (6-13-06): The Mayor be authorized and directed to negotiate a lease agreement with the First Choice Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program for the use of the Marquette Street Fire Station. Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0612 A Communication from Mayor Becker nominating appointmentsCommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Becker nominating appointments to the following Committees: City Plan Commission: Appoint Brent Oglesby, 1427 Thurston Avenue, to fill an unexpired term (Howard Harper) ending in May 2009. Community Development Committee: Reappoint Donnie Snow, 730 Washington Avenue, for a three-year term ending in May 2010.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0502 A HUD Lead ReductionCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Public Health Administrator requesting permission for the Mayor and City Clerk to sign a contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services for the HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Program (Grant Control #2007-21). (Also refer to the Board of Health.) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-7-07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services for the HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Program (Grant Control #2007-21). Recommendation of the Board of Health on 05-08-07: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign a contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services for the HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Program. Fiscal Note: There is no city match.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0333 A Request to use city right-of-way for The Racine.org Running Festival on Saturday, April 28, 2007.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau requesting to use city right-of-way for The Racine.org Running Festival on Saturday, April 28, 2007. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee 3-27-07: Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau be granted permission to use city right-of-way on Saturday, April 28, 2007, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event. C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works be authorized and directed to communicate with the U. S. Coast Guard requesting permission to close the Main Street Bridge to boat traffic from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. on that date. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. FISCAL NOTE: There will be nominal costs to various Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0375 A Request of the Downtown Rotary Club of Racine for 950 linear feet of wood slat fencing and 95 fencing stands to be used on May 19 and 20 for the 53rd Annual Post Prom.CommunicationSubject: Request of the Downtown Rotary Club of Racine for 950 linear feet of wood slat fencing and 95 fencing stands to be used on May 19 and 20 for the 53rd Annual Post Prom. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 5-9-07: that the request be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0376 A Request from Ald. Maack on behalf of a group of north side citizens who would like to landscape two paths north of the ZooCommunicationSubject: Request from Ald. Maack on behalf of a group of north side citizens who would like to landscape two paths north of the Zoo. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 5-9-07: that the request be approved pending staff approval of plans. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0388 A Request to use city right-of-way on Monday, June 4, 2007, for the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau, in conjunction with The Promotion Company of Indianapolis, IN, requesting to use city right-of-way on Monday, June 4, 2007, for the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee (4-10-07): Permission be granted to The Promotion Company of Indianapolis, IN to close the following streets on Monday, June 4, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour: Main Street from State Street to 11th Street Wisconsin Avenue from 4th Street to 7th Street 3rd Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue 4th Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue 5th Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue 5th Street from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive Sam Johnson Parkway from Main Street to Lake Avenue Sam Johnson Parkway from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive 6th Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue 6th Street from Lake Avenue to Pershing Park Drive Pershing Park Drive from 6th Street to 11th Street 11th Street from Main Street to PerApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0462 A Request of the Spirit of Racine Triathlon for the use of North Beach from July 18 - 22, 2007 for their annual race.CommunicationSubject: Request of the Spirit of Racine Triathlon for the use of North Beach from July 18 - 22, 2007 for their annual race. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 5-9-07: that the request be received and filed. Fiscal Note: $534.00 fee to the CityApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0464 A Request of Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau to use North Beach on July 14 & 15, 2007 for the 2nd Annual Corona Light EVP Professional Beach Volleyball Tour.CommunicationSubject: Request of Racine County Convention and Visitors Bureau to use North Beach on July 14 & 15, 2007 for the 2nd Annual Corona Light EVP Professional Beach Volleyball Tour. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 5-9-07: that the request be received and filed. Fiscal Note: $450.00 fee to the CityApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0468 A Request of Trinity Lutheran Church to use Lakeview Park and the use of bathroom facilities in the Lakeview Center on July 18, 2007 for their Vacation Bible School.CommunicationSubject: Request of Trinity Lutheran Church to use Lakeview Park and the use of bathroom facilities in the Lakeview Center on July 18, 2007 for their Vacation Bible School. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services: that the request be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0469 A Request of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to establish a Parks Foundation in Racine.CommunicationSubject: Request of the Director of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services to establish a Parks Foundation in Racine. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 5-9-07: that the request be approved. Fiscal Note: N/A at this timeApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0543 A Request for a flagpole to be installed in Monument Square.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the 11th District Alderman presenting on behalf of Jayne Siler a request for a flagpole to be installed in Monument Square. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 5-9-07: that the request be approved and staff work with the architect to place a flagpole on Monument Square. Fiscal Note: To be determined.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
07-0620 A Ordinance No. 7-07CommunicationSubject: Ordinance No. 7-07 To amend Secs. 58-63(a), 58-64(a) and create Sec. 58-66 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Historic Preservation. Recommendation of Landmarks Preservation Commission: That the ordinance be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.07-0206 A PRELIMINARY - Ten (10) Year Benefits and Damages Installation of SidewalksResolutionPRELIMINARY - Ten (10) Year Benefits and Damages Installation of Sidewalks RESOLVED, by the Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin: 1. The Common Council hereby declares its intention to exercise its power under s. 66.60(7), Wisconsin Statutes, to levy special assessments upon property within the following described area for benefits conferred upon such property by improvement of the following street(s): All property fronting upon: SIDEWALK 1703 Lathrop along Monroe Avenue The west side of West Boulevard from 16th Street to Wright Avenue. 2. Said public improvement shall consist of Sidewalk Construction. 3. The total amount assessed against such property shall not exceed the total cost of the improvements and the amount assessed against any parcel shall not be greater than the benefits accruing thereto from said improvements. 4. The assessments against any parcel may be paid in cash or in ten (10) annual installments. 5. The Commissioner of Public Works is directed to prepare a report consisting of: a. Preliminary or final plans and spAdopted  Action details Not available
Res.07-0207 A HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Program HUD Lead Hazard Reduction ProgramResolutionHUD Lead Hazard Reduction Program Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a contract agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services for the HUD Lead Hazard Reduction Program (Grant Control #2007-21). Fiscal Note: There is no city match.Adopted  Action details Not available
Res.07-0208 A Horlick Baseball Diamond Fee Reduction RequestResolutionHorlick Baseball Diamond Fee Reduction Request Resolved, that the rental fees for the use of Horlick Field Baseball Diamond in 2007 be reduced to $30.00 per game, including lighting fees, for all adult groups. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.07-0209 A Settlement of Goodin ClaimResolutionSettlement of Goodin Claim Resolved, that the claim of Shawn & Melissa Goodin for a failed wye connection be settled in the amount of $25,749.50. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in Account 101.990.5910, Judgment and Claims for payment.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.07-0210 A Settlement of Aude ClaimResolutionSettlement of Aude Claim Resolved, that the claim of Ed & Darlene Aude for a failed wye connection be settled in the amount of $29,775.20. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available in Account 101.990.5910, Judgment and Claims for payment.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.07-0211 A CMAQ Grant ApplicationResolutionCMAQ Application Request for Sixth Street North Resolved, that the Asst. Commissioner/Engineer be granted permission to apply for a CMAQ grant (Grant Control No. 2007-024) from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Signal Interconnect and System Timing Optimization for Sixth Street north to the city limits. Fiscal Note: Federal $478,400: Local hard match $119,600. Local portion to be funded in the 2008 CIP.Adopted  Action details Not available
Res.07-0212 A CMAQ Application request Sixth Street SouthResolutionCMAQ Application request Sixth Street South Resolved, that the Asst. Commissioner/Engineer be granted permission to apply for a CMAQ grant (Grant Control No. 2007-025) from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for Signal Interconnect and System Timing Optimization for Sixth Street south to the city limits. Fiscal Note: Federal $438,840: Local hard match $109,710. Local portion to be funded in the 2008 CIP.Adopted  Action details Not available
Res.07-0213 A CMAQ Application Request for Dial-A-Ride BusesResolutionCMAQ Application Request for Dial-A-Ride Buses Resolved, that the Belle Urban System Transit Planner be granted permission to apply for a CMAQ grant (Grant Control No. 2007-023) from the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the purchase of ADA Accessible Replacement Dial-A-Ride buses. Fiscal Note: Federal $232,000: Local hard match $58,000. Local portion to be funded in the 2008 CIP.Adopted  Action details Not available
Res.07-0214 A Contract for health insurance consultantResolutionContract for health insurance consultant Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a contract with The Willis Group to act as our health insurance consultant at a cost not to exceed $40,000.00. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Account 405.000.5610, Professional Services.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.07-0215 A Rotary Post Prom Rotary Post Prom Rotary Post PromResolutionRotary Post Prom Resolved, that the request of the Rotary Post Prom Committee of the Downtown Rotary Club, to close: Fifth Street, from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive, Festival Park Drive, from Fifth Street to Sixth Street, Sixth Street, from Festival Park Drive to Pershing Park Drive, Pershing Park Drive, from Sixth Street to Eleventh Street, and Eleventh Street from Pershing Park Drive to Main Street, from 7:00 p.m., Saturday, May 19, 2007, to 4:30 a.m., Sunday, May 20, 2007, for the Rotary Post Prom, be approved. Further resolved, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to the event; C. The setup and dismantling of barricades will be the responsibility of the sponsor; D. Any overtime and/or equipment and material loss will be charged to the sponsor; E. Sponsor shall pay a $350.00 special event fee. Further resolved, that permission be granted for the curfew to be extended to the attendees until 4:00 a.m., Sunday, May 20, 2007; approve usAdopted  Action details Not available
Res.07-0216 A Back-2-School EventResolutionBack-2-School Event Resolved, that permission be granted to Project New Life to close Short Street between Douglas Avenue and Tenth Avenue on Saturday, August 25, 2007, for their Back to School community event. Further resolved, that permission be granted with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to this event; C. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor; D. The sponsor shall notify all abutting property owners seventy-two (72) hours in advance of this event. E. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance, in the interest of public safety, to implement this event. Fiscal Note: There will be nominal costs incurred on a regular shift basis to provide limited assistance to implement this event.Adopted  Action details Not available
Res.07-0217 A Hold Harmless Agreement for Mechanix Ltd., Inc.ResolutionHold Harmless Agreement for Mechanix Ltd., Inc. Resolved, that the property owner of 1626 Douglas Avenue be granted permission to install a stationary, projecting sign, gooseneck lighting, and a temporary enclosure which will be on the public sidewalk, as requested, with the stipulation that a hold harmless agreement be executed, in accordance with Wis. Stat. sec. 66.0425, Privileges in Streets. Further resolved, that the property owner be charged a $50.00 fee to cover costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Adopted  Action details Not available
Res.07-0218 A Contract for Concrete Street ReconstructionResolutionContract for Concrete Street Reconstruction Resolved, that Contract 25-07 (K7-029), Concrete Street Reconstruction (R1), be awarded to LaLonde Contractors, Inc., Milwaukee, WI, at their base bid price of $1,715,492.72 plus alternates 1, 2 and 3 in the amount of $171,186.40, for a total contract amount of $1,886,679.12, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 154,000.00 - Account 986.908.5010, Concrete Paving Misc. Locations $ 125,624.68 - Account 987.908.5010, Concrete Paving Misc. Locations $ 38,594.20 - Account 986.908.5020, Concrete Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Locations $ 839,343.25 - Account 987.908.5020, Concrete Pvmt. Repl. Misc. Locations $ 25,000.00 - Account 987.908.5110, Bituminous Concrete Paving $ 36,332.02 - Account 987.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing $ 179,536.97 - Account 104.984.5400, Maiden Lane Detention Pond $ 3,281.04 - Account 104.986.5420, Storm Sewer Misc. Locations $ 43,291.71 - Account 104.987.542Adopted  Action details Not available
Res.07-0219 A Contract for 2007 City Resurfacing Contract for 2007 City ResurfacingResolutionContract for 2007 City Resurfacing Resolved, that Contract 26-07 (K7-030), 2007 City Resurfacing (R1), be awarded to A.W. Oakes & Sons, Inc., Racine, WI, at their bid price of $1,006.716.82, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 251,781.12 - Account 986.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing $ 424,084.21 - Account 987.908.5130, Asphalt Resurfacing $ 134,572.49 - Account 906.000.5110, Bituminous Concrete Paving $ 80,551.00 - Account 104.987.5420, Storm Water $ 115,728.00 - Account 987.907.5310, Sanitary Sewer $1,006.716.82 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Adopted  Action details Not available
Res.07-0220 A Change Order No. 1 for Pritchard/Reservoir Park Pond RetrofitResolutionChange Order No. 1 for Pritchard/Reservoir Park Pond Retrofit Resolved, that Change Order No. 1 on Contract 39-06 (K6-041), Pritchard/Reservoir Park Pond Retrofit, K&L Construction, contractor, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $58,880.50. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 104.987.5420, Storm Sewers, Various Locations. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.07-0221 A Use Supplement for Flex Development Overlay at 2711 Lathrop AvenueResolutionUse Supplement for Flex Development Overlay at 2711 Lathrop Avenue Resolved, that a use supplement be adopted in association with a Flex Development Overlay District at 2711 Lathrop Avenue, subject to the following conditions: a. That all uses listed in the underlying “I-1” Restricted Industrial District are permissible by right or by conditional use permit as specified in each district. b. That all applicable permits are obtained from the Building Inspection Department. c. That the following flex uses are permitted in addition to those permitted in the “I-1” Restricted Industrial District. 1. Permitted uses: those uses permitted in the “B-2” Community Shopping District except those excluded herein. 2. Conditional uses: those conditional uses permitted in the “B-2” Community Shopping District including auto sales as a primary use not to exceed twenty vehicles for sales display or storage except those excluded herein. 3. Uses excluded: bus stations and terminals, adult entertainment uses, recycling drop-off or processing sites, live entertainment, and outdoAdopted  Action details Not available
Res.07-0222 A Permission for installation of fencing and stands at Festival Hall for Annual Post Prom eventResolutionPermission for installation of fencing and stands at Festival Hall for Annual Post Prom event Resolved, the the Downtown Rotary Club be granted permission to use City fencing and stands at the edge of the parking lot and sideways to the south of Festival Hall for crowd and traffic control for the Annual Post Prom at Festival Hall on Saturday, May 19-20, 2007. Fiscal Note: N/AAdopted  Action details Not available
Res.07-0223 A Use of City right-of-way for Hot Rod Magazine Power TourResolutionUse of City right-of-way for Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour Resolved, that permission be granted to The Promotion Company of Indianapolis, IN to close the following streets on Monday, June 4, 2007, from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., for the Hot Rod Magazine Power Tour: Main Street from State Street to 11th Street Wisconsin Avenue from 4th Street to 7th Street 3rd Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue 4th Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue 5th Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue 5th Street from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive Sam Johnson Parkway from Main Street to Lake Avenue Sam Johnson Parkway from Lake Avenue to Festival Park Drive 6th Street from Wisconsin Avenue to Lake Avenue 6th Street from Lake Avenue to Pershing Park Drive Pershing Park Drive from 6th Street to 11th Street 11th Street from Main Street to Pershing Park Drive Festival Park Drive from 5th Street to Sam Johnson Parkway Further resolved, that they be granted permission to use the Gateway Parking Lot. Further resolved, that permission be granted with the the following stiAdopted  Action details Not available
Res.07-0224 A Marquette Street Fire Station LeaseResolutionMarquette Street Fire Station Lease Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into lease agreements with Human Capital Development Corporation for the Pre-Apprenticeship Training Program and Fellowship of Christian Believers Church for the lease of the former Marquette Street Fire Station, 1437 Marquette Street, for the period of May 16, 2007 through December 31, 2008. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.07-0225 A Authorizing the Study of a Cooperative Boundary Plan between the Village of Mount Pleasant and the City of RacineResolutionAuthorizing the Study of a Cooperative Boundary Plan between the Village of Mount Pleasant and the City of Racine Whereas, the Common Council of the City of Racine has determined that in order to promote the public health, safety and welfare of the City citizens, the City must provide for the harmonious and planned development of the City of Racine in conjunction with its neighbors; and Whereas, the legislature has provided a means for municipalities to cooperate and plan for development and growth as well as establish boundaries among themselves under the provisions of section 66.0307, Wisconsin Statutes; and Whereas, the City of Racine values and supports the future by cooperative intergovernmental agreements. Now, Therefore, Be it Resolved, by the Common Council of the City of Racine that: 1. The City of Racine, through its agents and officials, is authorized to participate in the preparation of a cooperative boundary plan with the Village of Mount Pleasant under the procedures and standards set forth in §66.0307, Wis. Stats.; 2. That the City of Racine, staff anAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Ord.11-07 A Ordinance No. 11-07 To create Sec. 6-195 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Security cameras.OrdinanceOrdinance No. 11-07 To create Sec. 6-195 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Security cameras. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Section 6-195 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby created to read as follows: “Sec. 6-195. Security cameras. 1. Applicability. The provisions of this section shall apply to every alcohol beverage establishment licensed pursuant to ch. 6, except for the following: a. Bona fide clubs, organized labor unions, county or local fair associations, or agricultural societies, churches, lodges or societies that have been in existence for not less than 6 months prior to the date of application, or to posts established by veterans’ organizations. b. Charitable, eleemosynary, educational or religious organizations. c. Convenience food stores as defined in s. 6-36. d. Class “C” fermented malt beverage wholesaler as defined in s. 6-52(4). 2. Regulations. a. Every licensee of an establishment referenced in sub. 1, shall install, maintain in propReferred  Action details Not available