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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 10/19/2010 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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10-5688 A Communication from Mayor Dickert submitting the 2011 proposed budgets for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service, Enterprise Funds, Utilities, and Internal Service Funds.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert submitting the 2011 proposed budgets for the General Fund, Special Revenue Funds, Debt Service, Enterprise Funds, Utilities, and Internal Service Funds. (Res.10-2286) Recommended: that the Item be approved. Fiscal Note: The adopted operating budget results in a tax levy of $45,987,643 and a tax rate of $11.4829 based on a total assessed value of taxable general property of $4,004,891,800. The 2011 General Obligation Debt will provide $8,325,500 in funding for budgeted Capital Projects. Copies of these budgets and supporting documentation are on file in the Office of the Finance Director.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5689 A Communication from Mayor Dickert submitting the 2011-2015 proposed Capital Improvement Plan.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert submitting the 2011-2015 proposed Capital Improvement Plan. (Res.10-2287) Recommended: that the Item be accepted. Fiscal Note: The Capital Improvement Plan does not commit the City to any actual projects or funding sources. Current year projects amount to $36,043,425 and call for $8,325,000 from General Obligation Debt and $3,435,000 from Utility Revenue Bonds.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5663 A claim of Bobbie SchommerClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Bobbie Schommer for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: The claim of Bobbie Schommer, 4715 Westway Ave., 53406, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $84.03 for an allegedly missing cell phone arising from an altercation at her home on September 3, 2010 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5675 A claim of Irineo JamesClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Irineo James for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: The claim of Irineo James, 1600 St. Clair St., 53402, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $245.00 for a window at 1204 Bluff Avenue broken by a stone that was allegedly kicked up by a DPW vehicle on July 14, 2010 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5682 A claim of Derek VegaClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Derek Vega for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: The claim of Derek Vega, 1658 N. Main St. #3, 53402, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $100.00 arising from his car allegedly being towed from the 1600 block of Main Street due to the Triathlon event on July 18, 2010 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5683 A claim of Sharolynn RocheClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Sharolynn Roche for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: The claim of Sharolynn Roche, 2125 Superior St., 53402, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $2000.00 for alleged repairs to the water service line for her home on or about June 15, 2010 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5690 A claim of Progressive Insurance (Stephen Broad)ClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Progressive Insurance (Stephen Broad) for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: The claim of Progressive Insurance, 1700 S. 108th St., West Allis, 53214, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $1000.00 for repairs to their insured's (Stephen Broad) vehicle which was allegedly damaged while it was parked in the McMynn Ramp on or about July 13, 2010 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5691 A claim of Patricia OertelClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Patricia Oertel for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: The claim of Patricia Oertel, 2205 St. Clair St., 53402, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $1000.00 for repairs after a street tree allegedly fell onto her house on or about June 21, 2010 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5662 A claim of Lucia LemkeClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Lucia Lemke for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: The claim of Lucia Lemke, 4830 Hampton Ct., 53403, requesting reimbursement in the amount of $428.47 for auto repairs after a parking sign allegedly fell on her car while she was parked on Cliff Avenue on September 9, 2010 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5660 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the 2010 AAA Grant (grant control # 2010-37). (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Comittee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to apply for the 2010 AAA Grant (grant control # 2010-37). (Res.10-2236) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: Permission granted for the Police Chief to apply for the 2010 AAA Grant (grant control #2010-37). Fiscal Note: There is no City match required.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5670 A Begin the process of hiring a Transportation Planner.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting to begin the process of hiring a Transportation Planner. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: Recommend that the City begin the process of hiring a Transportation Planner now, with the understanding that filling the position in 2011 is pending budget approval. Fiscal Note: The position is budgeted in the 2011 budget.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5676 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to accept the 2010 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (grant control# 2010-020). (Also refer to Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting to accept the 2010 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (grant control# 2010-020). (Res.10-2235) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: Permission be granted to accept the 2010 Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant (grant control #2010-020). Fiscal Note: The grant application is for $17,050.00 and will fund 50% of the cost of vests purchased in 2010. The City's portion of the purchase is budgeted in 101.311.5430.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5695 A Request for additional funds for the City Hall remodeling.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting additional funds for the City Hall remodeling for changes requested by the City Health Administrator. (Res. 10-2240) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: Recommend that $250,000 of 2009 Bonded Capital Improvement funds be transferred from account 989.000.5520 to account 989.100.5010, City Hall - Facilities Plan Implementation, to cover remodeling and ADA changes to the lower level Health Department and Women's restroom. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer. A memo listing the projected future efficiency gains and benefits of the project to be attached to the Legistar file.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5699 A Communication from the Purchasing Agent to award the bid for Official Notice #14 to StageRight Corporation at their bid price of $91,198.00 they being the low responsive, responsible bidder.CommunicationSubject:Communication from the Purchasing Agent to award the bid for Official Notice #14, 40' X 48' adjustable stage and ten (10) panels of fold and roll risers, to StageRight Corporation at their bid price of $91,198.00 they being the low responsive, responsible bidder. (Res. 10-2239) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: To award the bid for Official Notice #14 to StageRight Corporation at their bid price of $91,198.00 they being the low responsive, responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funds for this purchase are available in account 108.989.5020.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5704 A Communication form the Purchasing Agent requesting to discuss the bids that will be received for Official Notice #16 and to make a recommendation for award.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Purchasing Agent requesting to discuss the bids that will be received for Official Notice #16, razing and removal of the commercial structures located at 1348, 1350 and 1354 State Street in Racine, Wisconsin and to make a recommendation for award. (Res.10-2239) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: Recommend that the bid for Official Notice #16, razing and removal of the commercial structures located at 1348, 1350 and 1354 State Street in Racine, Wisconsin be awarded to Azar LLC at the low bid of $47,744. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 719.100.5580, Racine Redevelopment Authority, HUD EDI Demolition.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5709 A Communication from the Police Chief, requesting a waiver of formal bidding and sole-source procurement for 34 Fingerprint Scanners. (Also refer to the Public Safety & Licensing Committee.)CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Police Chief, requesting a waiver of formal bidding and sole-source procurement for 34 Fingerprint Scanners. (Res.10-2237) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: Waive formal bidding and authorize the purchasing agent to negotiate sole source procurement with cross match for 34 fingerprint scanners. Fiscal Note: Funding for this purchase is budgeted in account 273.000.5950.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5712 A Downtown BID 2011 Operating PlanCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development submitting a request from Business Improvement District No. 1, Downtown Racine, for approval of its proposed 2011 operating plan. (Res.10-2241) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-25-10: Recommend that the 2011 operating plan for Downtown Business Improvement District No. 1, dated September 30, 2010, be approved, and the Finance Director be authorized and directed to place the special assessments listed in the plan on the property tax bills of the parcels within the District. Fiscal Note: It is estimated $213,625.15 will be raised through B.I.D. assessments to be disbursed to the Downtown B.I.D.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5686 A Downtown Racine Corporation request to use city right-of-way for the annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 13, 2010.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Downtown Racine Corporation requesting to use city right-of-way for the annual Holiday Parade on Saturday, November 13, 2010. (Res.10-2244) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-26-10: That the Downtown Racine Corporation be granted permission to closeOntario Street, Main Street between State Street and Sixth Street, Sixth Street between Main Street and City Hall, on Saturday, November 13, 2010, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., for the Downtown Holiday Parade with the following conditions: 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. Sponsor shall notify all abutting property occupants 72 hours in advance of the event. E. The sponsor shall be responsible for the signing of the necessary detours for the State Highway route. F. The sponsor shall pay a $750 special event fee. Further recommend that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and Chief of Police provide aReferred  Action details Not available
10-5717 A Install awning at 1706 Rapids Drive Sausage KitchenCommunicationSubject: Communication from Pat Miller, 1706 Rapids Drive, requesting to install a stationary, projecting awning over city right-of-way. (Res.10-2243) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-26-10: The property owner of 1706 Rapids Drive be granted permission to install two (2) stationary, projecting awnings, 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 administrative costs associated with filing this item with the Register of Deeds office. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5706 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting the request of Zenith Tech to utilize the former Walker Site for storage of equipment for State Street Bridge repair with the following stipulations:CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting the request of Zenith Tech to utilize the former Walker Site for storage of equipment for State Street Bridge repair with the following stipulations: (Res.10-2234) A. A Hold Harmless Agreement be executed; B. Proof of Liability Insurance be filed; and C. Zenith Tech restores the property to its original condition. Fiscal Note: Not applicable.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5665 A Subject: (New) Application of 3 Mile BP LLC, Rabi Nesheiwat, Agent for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3945 Erie Street. (15th District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of 3 Mile BP LLC, Rabi Nesheiwat, Agent for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3945 Erie Street. (15th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 10-25-2010: That the item be received and filed as applicants have not been State of Wisconsin residents for 90 days which is required by Statue. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5674 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to meet with the Public Safety and Licensing Committee to present the bids received by the Commissioner of Public Works for Roof Replacement at North Beach BaCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to meet with the Public Safety and Licensing Committee to present the bids received by the Commissioner of Public Works for Roof Replacement at North Beach Bath House. (Res.10-2257) Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 10-25-2010: That the bid for Contract 48-10(K0-062) Roof Replacement at North Beach Bathhouse, be awarded to Wenger Construction Inc., in the amount of their Base Bid of $44,726.00 and the Mandatory Alternate Bid #1 of $6,367.00 for a total bid of $51,093.00, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in account 990-700-5030, Parks Facilities Upgrades - 10 year plan.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5659 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting parking restrictions on the Blaine Avenue median from December 1 to April 1.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting parking restrictions on the Blaine Avenue median from December 1 to April 1. Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 10-18-10: Defer Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 11-15-10: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5705 A Communication from Racine County Supervisor, 3rd District, Monte Osterman, requesting the placement of Children Playing signs on Melvin Avenue and William Street between Ruby Avenue and Erie Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine County Supervisor, 3rd District, Monte Osterman, requesting the placement of Children Playing signs on Melvin Avenue and William Street between Ruby Avenue and Erie Street. Recommendation of the Traffic Commission on 11-15-10: Receive and file. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5694 A Communication from the General Manager for the Belle Urban System requesting authorization to have Corporate Images provide improvements/enhancements to the Belle Urban System website.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the General Manager for the Belle Urban System requesting authorization to have Corporate Images provide improvements/enhancements to the Belle Urban System website. (Res.10-2259) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 10-27-10: Approve the agreement to provide improvements/enhancements to the BUS website and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Corporate Images in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,000.00 Fiscal Note: Estimated cost is in the not-to-exceed amount of $5,000.00 and funding is available in Account No. 105.600.5610, Professional Services.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5711 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting to review proposed signage to honor Ms. Corinne Reid-Owens.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting to review proposed signage to honor Ms. Corinne Reid-Owens. (Res. 10-2189 &Res.10-2260) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 10-27-10: Approve the signage proposal provided by ARC for the design of a new sign naming the Racine Metro Transit Center to honor Ms. Corinne Reid-Owens and authorize the Purchasing Agent to proceed with the purchase of this signage. Fiscal Note: The estimated project cost is $20,000.00 and funding is available in Account No. 105.900.5010, Capital Projects.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5710 A City support for affordable housing moratoriumCommunicationSubject: Request from the First District Alderman for a moratorium on City of Racine support for affordable housing developments until an analysis of housing affordability is completed. (Res. 10-2317) Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 12-07-2010: that the following be adopted WHEREAS, the Common Council of the City of Racine deems it necessary to develop a comprehensive plan for housing development, including: 1. Goals, objectives, principles, policies and standards upon which proposals for immediate and long-range enhancement, growth and development of the City are based; 2. Existing and proposed location and intensity of land uses; 3. Consideration of historic, visual and cultural resources. Natural resources and sensitive environmental areas; 4. Existing housing resources and future housing needs including affordable housing; 5. Present and future general location of cultural facilities, historic sites; 6. Existing and proposed recreational facilities and parkland; and WHEREAS, the Common Council believes that substantial impacts iReferred  Action details Not available
10-5713 A Commerical Corridors InitiativeCommunicationSubject: Request from the Director of City Development and the Racine County Economic Development Corporation to provide a briefing to the Committee of the Whole on the Commercial Corridors Initiative and the services provided under the annual contract between the City and RCEDC. Recommended: that the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5673 A Communication from Julie Peterson requesting additional plantings in Lakeview Park.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Julie Peterson requesting additional plantings in Lakeview Park.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5707 A Communication from the President of the Racine Raiders Football Club requesting a formal agreement to create a new structure to replace the existing structure that the Raiders currently occupy at Horlick Athletic Field.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the President of the Racine Raiders Football Club requesting a formal agreement to create a new structure to replace the existing structure that the Raiders currently occupy at Horlick Athletic Field. (Res.10-2290) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services 11-17-10: To approve the request of the Racine Raiders Football Club requesting a formal agreement to create a new structure to replace the existing structure that the Raiders currently occupy at Horlick Athletic Field. Fiscal note: N/A. The Raiders will be responsible for the cost of the proposed structure.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5718 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to enter into an agreement with a consulting firm for the purpose of an operations audit of the Mound and Graceland Cemeteries.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services requesting permission to enter into an agreement with a consulting firm for the purpose of an operations audit of the Mound and Graceland Cemeteries. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 10-25-2010: That the item be deferred until the next meeting. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 11-8-2010: That the item be received and filed as action has already been taken. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5590 A Developers Agrmt. General Capital Mt. PleasantCommunicationSubject: Developers Agreement for General Capital Mt. Pleasant LLC for Water Main Construction (Res.10-2223) Recommendation of the Racine Waterworks Commission of 9-28-10: To approve. Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee for approval. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee of 10-11-10: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with GenCap, Mt. Pleasant, LLC to construct and install local water facilities as defined in the City Municipal Code and the retail water service agreement dated 5-24-04. Fiscal note: Fee estimation not to exceed $7,500 and remainder shall be payable within 30 days of each invoice rendered by Racine Water Utility to GenCap.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5620 A 2011 CIP Interim Financing OptionsCommunicationSubject: Interim Financing Options for the 2011 Water Capital Improvement Program (Res.10-2224) Recommendation of the Racine Waterworks Commission on 9-28-10: Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee for approval. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-11-10: Authorization be granted for the Racine Water Utility to make expenditures as needed from funds on hand, located in the Water fund and/or possibly a short term loan from the City of Racine to pay the costs of planning, engineering and construction of these improvements until the revenue bond proceeds become available. Fiscal note: Reimbursement of expenditures with proceeds of the revenue bond issuance, the aggregate principle amount of debt expected to exceed $6,000,000.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5647 A RCEDCCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development submitting a request by the Racine County Economic Development Corporation for a loan guarantee for Altus Vinyl LLC. (Res.10-2225) Recommendation of the Redevelopment Authority on 10-4-10: that the Authority supports the use of $50,000.00 from the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing Fund for a loan guarantee for Altus Vinyl, LLC; and further recommends that the guarantee be conditioned upon Altus Vinyl, LLC, agreeing to give preference to City of Racine residents when filling open positions; and further recommends that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a Limited Guarantee of Specific Transaction documenting such guarantee. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-11-10: Permission be granted for the City of Racine to guarantee a loan not to exceed $50,000 in a 5-year term for Altus Vinal, LLC. Fiscal note: The funds are available in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing (919) Account and will be utilized for purchasing assets of the former Dynaseal, Inc., general workiApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5648 A Bond advisor to discuss refunding of the 2010 Capital Improvement Note Anticipation Note issued this past Summer of July 27, 2010.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director requesting Brad Viegut of RW Baird and Company to appear before the Finance & Personnel Committee to discuss refunding of the 2010 Capital Improvement Note Anticipation Note issued this past Summer on July 27, 2010. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee of 10-11-10: Authorization be granted to borrow sufficient funds to cover the 2010 Capital Improvement Projects. Fiscal note: Note anticipation notes issuance of approximately $9,650,000 for 2010 CIP. Final debt amount will be determined by market conditions and total issuance costs.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5649 A Present the 2009 Financial Statements and Single Audit of the City of Racine.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Finance Director requesting to present the 2009 Financial Statements and Single Audit of the City of Racine. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 10-11-10: The 2009 City of Racine's Financial Statements be received and filed. Fiscal note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5672 A Proposal to design stage renovations for Memorial Hall.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a professional services proposal to design stage renovations for Memorial Hall. (Res.10-2227) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-12-10: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, Inc., Racine, WI, to design stage renovations for Memorial Hall, in the not-to-exceed amount of $36,500.00. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 108.990.5530, Memorial Hall Stage Updates. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5637 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a two-party agreement for the rerouted (STH 32) Douglas Avenue, (Goold Street to Hamilton Street) and Hamilton Street - (Douglas Avenue to N. Main Street). State ProjectCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a two-party agreement for the rerouted (STH 32) Douglas Avenue, (Goold Street to Hamilton Street) and Hamilton Street - (Douglas Avenue to N. Main Street). State Project ID: 2350-00-00/70. (Res.10-2228) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-12-10: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 2-party agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the rerouting of STH 32 to Douglas Avenue (Goold Street to Hamilton Street) and Hamilton Street (Douglas Avenue to N. Main Street), State Project ID: 2350-00-00/70. Fiscal Note: This agreement approves the route change for STH 32.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5638 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a two-party agreement for the (STH 32) Connecting Highway change; from Goold Street - (Douglas Avenue to N. Main Street) and N. Main Street - (Goold Street to Hamilton StCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a two-party agreement for the (STH 32) Connecting Highway change; from Goold Street - (Douglas Avenue to N. Main Street) and N. Main Street - (Goold Street to Hamilton Street); to Douglas Avenue (Goold Street to Hamilton Street) and Hamilton Street - (Douglas Avenue to N. Main Street). State Project ID: 2350-00-00/70, Douglas Avenue (Goold to N. Main). (Res.10-2229) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-12-10: That the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 2-party agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for a connecting Highway Change-Hamilton Street/Douglas Avenue (STH32), Main Street to Goold Street, State Project ID: 2350-00-00/70, be approved in the amount of $7,320,000.00 with the City’s share being 50%, or $3,660,000.00 and the State’s share being 50%, or $3,660,000.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the City’s share of this project will be provided in the 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Program. Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5642 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting the City Attorney's Office take the necessary steps to acquire the property at 1201 Douglas Avenue (Tax ID 01970000) for State Project ID: 2350-00-00/70, Douglas Avenue (CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering requesting the City Attorney's Office take the necessary steps to acquire the property at 1201 Douglas Avenue (Tax ID 01970000) for State Project ID: 2350-00-00/70, Douglas Avenue (STH32) (Goold to N. Main). (Res.10-2230) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-12-10: That the City Attorney be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to acquire a 1201 Douglas Avenue for State Project ID: 2350-00-00/70 Hamilton St./Douglas Ave. - Main Street to Goold Street. Fiscal Note: The acquisition of this property will facilitate the rerouting of STH 32.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5661 A Final Payment on contract 49-10(K0-63) PS - Survey 3 Mile Road (Douglas to N.Main), Nielsen Madsen and Barber SC, Consultants.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication form the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting the Final Payment on contract 49-10 (K0-063) PS - Survey 3 Mile Road (Douglas to N.Main), Nielsen Madsen and Barber SC, Consultants. (Res.10-2226) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 10-12-10: That the professional services provided by Nielsen, Madsen & Barber SC, under Contract 49-10 (K0-063), Professional Services - Survey 3 Mile Road (Douglas to N. Main), be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $18,180.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 10-2092, dated July 6, 2010.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5671 A Due process hearing on item 10-5279, being the recommendation of the Common Council on 6-15-2010 to consider suspension or revocation of the "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for AD Petroleum, Kamaljit K. Dhaliwal aCommunicationSubject: Due process hearing on item 10-5279, being the recommendation of the Common Council on 6-15-2010 to consider suspension or revocation of the "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for AD Petroleum, Kamaljit K. Dhaliwal and Deepinder S. Dhaliwal, Agents, 1917 Sixteenth Street. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee Due Process Hearing on 10-6-10: That the "Class A" beer and liquor license for AD United Petroleum at 1917 Sixteenth Street, Racine, Wisconsin be suspended for 90 days. Fiscal Note: Approximately $8,000.00Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5700 A Subject: To amend Sec. 30-41 of the Muncipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Cemeteries - Board of Cemetery Comissioners.CommunicationSubject: To amend Sec. 30-41 of the Muncipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Cemeteries - Board of Cemetery Comissioners. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 10-11-10: That Ord. 15-10 be recommended for approval. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5668 A CU 1414 Albert StreetConditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by the State of Wisconsin, Department of Corrections for Conditional Use approval to demolish and replace a portion of the maintenance/warehousing building at 1414 Albert Street. (Res.10-2231) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-13-10: That the request be approved subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5669 A CU 526 Marquette StreetConditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by Richard Olson for Conditional Use approval to operate an indoor motocross training and event center at 526 Marquette Street. (Res.10-2232) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-13-10: That the request be approved subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5562 A Regency West Apartments 2300 Loni LaneCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by Douglas Stratton representing Regency West Apartments, LLC seeking a conditional use permit for the Regency West Apartments planned development at 2300 Loni Lane. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 9-29-10: That the request be denied. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-13-10: That the request be denied Fiscal Note: N/AAdopted As Amended: Pass Action details Not available
10-5666 A Loni Lane Developer's AgreementCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Review of a Developer's Agreement for the Regency West Apartments planned development at 2300 Loni Lane. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 10-13-10: That the agreement be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
10-5430 A communication from the Alderpersons of the 1st District, the 2nd District, and the 6th District requiring that the Mayor of the City of Racine appoint at least two (2) Alderman to the City of Racine Loan Review Board and that the Alderman with the most seCommunicationSubject: communication from the Alderpersons of the 1st District, the 2nd District, and the 6th District requiring that the Mayor of the City of Racine appoint at least two (2) Alderman to the City of Racine Loan Review Board and that the Alderman with the most seniority on the Board report out the Board's actions for approval by the Common Council. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 09-07-2010: that the Item be Deferred. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 09-21-2010: that the Item be Deferred. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 10-05-2010: that the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
08-2975 A Ord. 16-08, to amend 2-64, Administration - Order of BusinessCommunicationSubject: Ord. 16-08, to amend sec. 2-64, Administration - Order of Business. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 12-02-2008: the Item be deferred. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 09-07-2010: the Item be Received and Filed.. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5385 A Communication from the Alderman of the 2nd District requesting to discuss NSP funded housing.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 2nd District requesting to discuss NSP funded housing. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 09-21-2010: that the Item be Deferred. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 10-05-2010: that the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedFail Action details Not available
10-5698 A Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reaapointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions:CommunicationSubject: Communication from Mayor Dickert nominating appointments/reaapointments to the following committees, boards and/or commissions: Appoint John Monefeldt 932 Russet Street, Racine 53405 to the Downtown Area Design Review Commission to a 3 year term expiring on November 1, 2013 Appoint John Monefeldt 932 Russet Street, Racine 53405 to the Landmarks Preservation Commission to fill the current vacancy set to expire on May 1, 2013Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5654 A Historic Artifacts public hearingCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Consideration of the Nomination of certain objects of cultural or historic significance to be listed on the City of Racine Inventory of Historic Artifacts. (Res.10-2233) Recommendation of the Landmarks Preservation Commission on 10-4-10: The the objects be designated as Historic Artifacts. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2224 A City of Racine, Wisconsin 2011 Interim Financing Comfort ResolutionResolutionCity of Racine, Wisconsin 2011 Interim Financing Comfort Resolution WHEREAS, the City of Racine, Wisconsin, owns and operates a regional drinking water treatment plant through the Racine Water Utility; and WHEREAS, the Utility plans to make Capital improvements to the plant and the distribution system through its 2011 Capital Improvement Program (CIP) and anticipates a revenue bond issuance in 2011 following a water rate case before the Wisconsin Public Service Commission (PSC); and WHEREAS, said improvements include but are not limited to the replacement of water mains in the distribution system, replacement of variable frequency drives for the backwash water motors, lead service replacement, water meter replacement and other small projects that are included in the 2011 Water Utility C.I.P.; and WHEREAS, these improvements may need to proceed prior to receipt of the actual revenue bond issuance due to construction schedules for City of Racine paving projects in 2011; and WHEREAS, the City and its Water Utility wishes to document its intent to use the future revenue boAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2225 A Permission granted for the City of Racine to guarantee a loan for Altus Vinyl, LLC., and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a Limited Guarantee of Specific Transaction documenting such guaranteeResolutionPermission granted for the City of Racine to guarantee a loan for Altus Vinyl, LLC., and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a Limited Guarantee of Specific Transaction documenting such guarantee Resolved, that permission be granted for the City of Racine to guarantee a loan not to exceed $50,000 in a 5-year term for Altus Vinyl, LLC., and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to execute a Limited Guarantee of Specific Transaction documenting such a guarantee. Fiscal Note: The funds are available in the Intergovernmental Revenue Sharing (919) Account and will be utilized for purchasing assets of the former Dynaseal, Inc., general working capital and start up expenses.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2226 A Professional Services - Survey 3 Mile Road, provided by Nielsen Madsen & Barber SC, under Contract 49-10 (K0-063), be accepted and final payment authorizedResolutionProfessional Services - Survey 3 Mile Road, provided by Nielsen Madsen & Barber SC, under Contract 49-10 (K0-063), be accepted and final payment authorized Resolved, that the professional services provided by Nielsen, Madsen & Barber SC, under Contract 49-10 (K0-063), Professional Services - Survey 3 Mile Road (Douglas to N. Main), be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $18,180.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 10-2092, dated July 6, 2010.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2227 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, Inc., to Design Stage Renovations for Memorial HallResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a Professional Services Agreement with Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, Inc., to Design Stage Renovations for Memorial Hall Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a professional services agreement with Butterfield, Rudie & Seitz, Inc., Racine, WI, to design stage renovations for Memorial Hall, in the not-to-exceed amount of $36,500.00. Further resolved, that funds to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 108.990.5530, Memorial Hall Stage Updates. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2228 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a 2-party agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for rerouting of STH 32 to Douglas AvenueResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a 2-party agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for rerouting of STH 32 to Douglas Avenue Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 2-party agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for the rerouting of STH 32 to Douglas Avenue (Goold Street to Hamilton Street) and Hamilton Street (Douglas Avenue to N. Main Street), State Project ID: 2350-00-00/70. Fiscal Note: This agreement approves the route change for STH 32.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2229 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a 2-party agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for a connecting Highway Change-Hamilton Street/Douglas Avenue (STH32), Main Street to Goold StreetResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into a 2-party agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for a connecting Highway Change-Hamilton Street/Douglas Avenue (STH32), Main Street to Goold Street Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into a 2-party agreement with the Wisconsin Department of Transportation for a connecting Highway Change-Hamilton Street/Douglas Avenue (STH32), Main Street to Goold Street, State Project ID: 2350-00-00/70, be approved in the amount of $7,320,000.00 with the City’s share being 50%, or $3,660,000.00 and the State’s share being 50%, or $3,660,000.00. Further resolved, that funding to defray the City’s share of this project will be provided in the 2011-2015 Capital Improvement Program. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2230 A City Attorney's Office be authorized to take necessary steps to acquire the property at 1201 Douglas Avenue for the rerouting of STH 32ResolutionCity Attorney's Office be authorized to take necessary steps to acquire the property at 1201 Douglas Avenue for the rerouting of STH 32 Resolved, that the City Attorney's Office be authorized and directed to take the necessary steps to acquire the property at 1201 Douglas Avenue for State Project ID: 2350-00-00/70 Hamilton St./Douglas Ave. - Main Street to Goold Street. Fiscal Note: The acquisition of this property will facilitate the rerouting of STH 32.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2231 A Approval granted to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Corrections, for a Conditional Use Permit to demolish and replace a portion of the maintenance/warehousing building at 1414 Albert StreetResolutionApproval granted to the State of Wisconsin, Department of Corrections, for a Conditional Use Permit to demolish and replace a portion of the maintenance/warehousing building at 1414 Albert Street Resolved, that request for a Conditional Use Permit to raze and rebuild a portion of the building located at 1414 Albert Street, be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on October 13, 2010, be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. 2. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department. 3. That all codes and ordinances be complied with and required permits acquired. 4. That the hours of operation be 6:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 5. That the entire building be painted as proposed prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. 6. That the parking lot be striped and bumper stops installed in accordance with the approved Site Plan prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. 7. The dumpster area shall be enclosed by a 6-foot privacy fenceAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2232 A Permission granted for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to operate an indoor Motocross Training and Event Center at 526 Marquette Street subject to conditionsResolutionPermission granted for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to operate an indoor Motocross Training and Event Center at 526 Marquette Street subject to conditions Resolved, that a Conditional Use Permit request to operate an indoor Motocross Training/Riding/Event Facility located at 526 Marquette Street, be approved subject to the following conditions: 1. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on October 13, 2010, be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. 2. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department. 3. That all concerns expressed by the Racine Fire Department be resolved prior to the issuance of an occupancy permit. 4. That the parking lot at 526 Marquette Street be resurfaced, striped, and bumper stops added prior to issuance of an occupancy permit. 5. That all paved parking areas shall be kept free of debris and weeds, and the grass lot shall be mowed and trimmed as appropriate. If snow removal from the unpaved lot results in damage to the ground/grass, the applicant shall re-seAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2233 A City of Racine Landmarks Preservation Commission nomination of items to be placed on the City of Racine Inventory of Historic Artifacts be approvedResolutionCity of Racine Landmarks Preservation Commission nomination of items to be placed on the City of Racine Inventory of Historic Artifacts be approved Whereas, by authority granted in Sec. 58-80 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, the City of Racine Landmarks Preservation Commission (the Commission) has nominated certain objects of cultural or historical significance to be listed on the City of Racine Inventory of Historic Artifacts; and Whereas, as required by Sec. 58-80, the Commission has provided notice to certain elected officials and department heads; and Whereas, as required by Sec. 58-80 on October 4, 2010, the Commission conducted a public hearing during which certain items proposed to be placed on the Inventory of Historic Artifacts were presented and discussed. Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved, that the City of Racine Landmarks Preservation Commission nominates and recommends the following items to be placed on the City of Racine Inventory of Historic Artifacts: City Hall Bell Mayor pictures (formerly in “The Aldermen’s Room, the former Room 209”) AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2234 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with Zenith Tech, Inc., Waukesha, Wisconsin for use of the former Walker site for storage of construction materials for the State Street Bridge Repair projectResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with Zenith Tech, Inc., Waukesha, Wisconsin for use of the former Walker site for storage of construction materials for the State Street Bridge Repair project Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Zenith Tech, Inc., Waukesha, Wisconsin for the use of the Walker site for the storage of construction materials for the State Street Bridge Repair Project, for the duration of the project, with the following stipulations: A. A Hold Harmless Agreement be executed; B. Proof of Liability Insurance be filed; and C. Zenith Tech, Inc., restores the property to its original condition. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2234 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with Zenith Tech, Inc., Waukesha, Wisconsin for use of the former Walker site for storage of construction materials for the State Street Bridge Repair projectResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with Zenith Tech, Inc., Waukesha, Wisconsin for use of the former Walker site for storage of construction materials for the State Street Bridge Repair project Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with Zenith Tech, Inc., Waukesha, Wisconsin for the use of the Walker site for the storage of construction materials for the State Street Bridge Repair Project, for the duration of the project, with the following stipulations: A. A Hold Harmless Agreement be executed; B. Proof of Liability Insurance be filed; and C. Zenith Tech, Inc., restores the property to its original condition. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Ord.16-10 A ORDINANCE NO. 16-10 To amend Sec. 30-121 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Cemeteries-Lots; Sale; numbering of burial spaces.OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 16-10 To amend Sec. 30-121 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Cemeteries-Lots; Sale; numbering of burial spaces. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Sec. 30-121 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended in the first sentence by deleting “20” and inserting “10” in its place. Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication. Passed by the Common Council: __________________________ Approved: _____________ __________________________ Mayor Attest: __________________________ City Clerk Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
Ord.17-10 A ORDINANCE NO. 17-10 To repeal Secs. 66-616, 66-617, 66-618 and 66-619 and to recreate Sec. 66-616 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Smoking - Prohibited.OrdinanceORDINANCE NO. 17-10 To repeal Secs. 66-616, 66-617, 66-618 and 66-619 and to recreate Sec. 66-616 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Smoking - Prohibited. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Sections 66-616, 66-617, 66-618 and 66-619 are hereby repealed, and Section 66-616 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby recreated to read as follows: “66-616. Smoking Prohibited. 1. Adoption of State Law. The provisions of Wisconsin Statutes 101.123, as amended by 2009 AB 720 and as further amended by Wisconsin Act 276, are hereby adopted in their entirety." Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage and the day after publication. Passed by the Common Council: __________________________ Approved: _____________ __________________________ Mayor Attest: __________________________ City Clerk Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available