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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/18/2013 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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ZOrd.003-13 A An Ordinance Rezoning 1906 St. Patrick StreetZoning OrdinanceZoning Ordinance 003-13 An Ordinance Rezoning 1906 St. Patrick Street To amend the map of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of Racine. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1:That the property located at 1906 St. Patrick Street and more particularly described as follows: “Said lands being in Racine County, WI, City of Racine, in the SE 1/4 AND SW 1/4 SECTION 5-3-23 AND NE 1/4 AND NW 1/4 SECTION 8-3-23 AND BLOCK 4 HORLICK`S SUBDIVISION, PART OF LOTS 12 AND 13, LOT 3 CSM #3070, REC`D 12/2/12 AS DOCUMENT #2337340 WEST OF ST PATRICK STREET. 1.707 ACRES MORE OR LESS.” be rezoned from O-I Office Institutional to I-2 General Industrial. Part 2: This ordinance shall take effect upon passage by a majority vote of the members-elect of the City Common Council and publication or posting as required by law. Passed by the Common Council: _______________________________________ Approved: _______________________________________ Mayor Attest: ______________________________________ City Clerk Fiscal Note: N/A   Action details Not available
13-9053 A communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Andrew Zeien for consideration.ClaimSubject: communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Andrew Zeien for consideration. Recommendaton of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-24-13: The claim of Andrew Zeien, claiming damages be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
13-9065 A Communication from the Finance DIrector requesting to discuss modifying the property tax collection schedule to two installments, putting us in line with all the other governmental jurisdictions in Racine County and to reduce the workload burden that ourCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance DIrector requesting to discuss modifying the property tax collection schedule to two installments, putting us in line with all the other governmental jurisdictions in Racine County. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-24-13: Permission be granted for the Finance Director to modify the property tax collection schedule to two installments, putting us in line with all the other governmental jurisdictions in Racine County and to reduce the workload burden that the Finance Department is currently under with reduced staffing levels. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
13-9067 A claim of Frank KrescankoClaimSubject: communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Frank Krescanko for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-24-13: The claim of Frank Krescanko, 2009 Center St Suite A, Racine, WI 53403, claiming damages in the amount of $50.88 for alleged damage to his automobile tire be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
13-9026 A Request for a preliminary resolution for the alley bounded by Washington Ave to 15th St; Grange Ave to Flett Ave (EW).CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 9th District requesting a Preliminary Resolution for the alley bounded by Washington Ave to 15th St; Grange Ave to Flett Ave (EW). Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-25-13: That the prayer of the petitioners be granted and that a preliminary resolution be introduced for the paving of the alley bounded by Washington Avenue to 15th Street; Grange Avenue to Flett Avenue (E-W). Fiscal Note: This is an assessable alley project and, therefore, all costs will be paid for by the abutting property owners.Referred  Action details Not available
13-9046 A Panhandlers Resale Shop, LLCCommunicationSubject: (New) Application for Secondhand Article Dealer License, Panhandlers Resale Shop LLC - 1819 State Street (6th District)Referred  Action details Not available
13-9051 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses for 2013-2014:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses for 2013-2014: Vincent Esqueda 1105 N. Memorial Drive (Tradename) Gran Morelos LLCReferred  Action details Not available
13-9052 A Communication requesting Change of Agent for Blazin Wings, (dba Buffalo Wild Wings) 5880 Durand Avenue- Mary Susens, Agent, "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor license (14th District).CommunicationSubject: Communication requesting Change of Agent for Blazin Wings, (dba Buffalo Wild Wings) 5880 Durand Avenue- Mary Susens, Agent, "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor license (14th District).Referred  Action details Not available
13-9040 A Communication from the Alderman of the 8th District directing the City Attorney's Office generate a proposed ordinance to make language changes in the public comments section of our ordinance.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 8th District directing the City Attorney's Office generate a proposed ordinance to make language changes in the public comments section of our ordinance. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 07-29-2013: to Defer the Item. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 09-16-2013: to Approve changing the policy by adding the following sentence to paragraph 3 : "Speakers and members of the audience should refrain from profane remarks, disruptive outbursts or other conduct which interferes with the orderly conduct of the meeting." and by creating paragraph 5 : "The Mayor or presiding officer at his/her discretion may refer the individuals to staff for follow-up on any information presented. Speakers seeking an answer to a specific question should submit a written request to the Common Council by way of the City Clerk or their alderman." Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
13-8830 A Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Regency West Apartments LLC for an excessive real estate assessment and taxes of the property located at 2300 Loni Lane for the 2012 tax year for consideration.ClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Regency West Apartments LLC for an excessive real estate assessment and taxes of the property located at 2300 Loni Lane for the 2012 tax year for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 4-22-13: Defer the item until the next scheduled Finance & Personnel Meeting. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 5-28-13: Defer the item until the next scheduled Finance & Personnel Meeting to be held in closed session with legal consult. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-10-13: The claim of Regency West Apartments LLC for an excessive real estate assessment and taxes of the property located at 2300 Loni Lane for the 2012 tax year be denied. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-24-13: Defer the item. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 7-8-13:Receive and File. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
13-9012 A (Direct Referral) Request to meet in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(g) with the Office of the City Attorney concerning strategy and/or possible settlement with respect to the claims and PILOT agreement with McMynn Tower, LLC for the propertCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request to meet in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(g) with the Office of the City Attorney concerning strategy and/or possible settlement with respect to the claims and SERVICE agreement with McMynn Tower, LLC for the property at 110 Seventh Street, and with Future Wisconsin, LLC for the property at 5539 Byrd Avenue. Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9017 A Communication from Assistant Finance Director and Lt. Aldred Days requesting authorization to apply for the 2013 Department of Justice Second Chance Adult Re-Entry Demonstration Grant (Control #2013-017).CommunicationSubject: Communication from Assistant Finance Director and Lt. Aldred Days requesting authorization to apply for the 2013 Department of Justice Second Chance Adult Re-Entry Demonstration Grant (Control #2013-017). Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-10-13: Permission be granted for the Assistant Finance Director and Lt. Aldred Days to apply for the 2013 Department of Justice Second Chance Adult Re-Entry Demonstration Grant. (Grant Control #2013-017) Fiscal Note: Federal funds in an amount not to exceed $350,000 will be applied for. The federal grant requires a soft local match of up to $350,000. Racine Vocational Ministry will be required to provide the local match. A request will be made to waive the 25% hard match.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9038 A (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineering requesting permission to apply for the WisDOT 2014-2018 CMAQ Program application for Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase 4.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer requesting permission to apply for the WisDOT 2014-2018 CMAQ Program application for Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase 4. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-10-13: Permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer to apply for the WisDOT 2014-2018 CMAQ program application for Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase 4. Fiscal Note: The estimated cost of design, construction and real estate acquisition is $801,000 with the WisDOT share being 80% or $640,800, and the City share being 20% or $160,200. Funding will be provided in the 2014-2023 CIP.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-8975 A How many additional radius, curb and gutter, handicap radius approaches and street repairs could be done in-house.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 4th District inquiring how many additional radius, curb and gutter, handicap radius approaches and street repairs could be done in-house. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-28-13: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-11-13: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-8976 A How many water main street repairs done with concrete and concrete and asphalt now done by outsourced private entities could get done by the City's DPW cement crew.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 4th District inquiring how many water main street repairs done with concrete and concrete and asphalt now done by outsourced private entities could get done by the City's DPW cement crew. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-28-13: Defer Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-11-13: That the communication be received and filed. Further recommends that the Commissioner of Public Works meet with Local 67 to discuss their ideas. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9013 A Amendment No. 3 to State Project ID: 2290-17-00, Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) - Memorial Drive to Golf Avenue, Strand Associates, Inc., consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineering submitting Amendment No. 3 to State Project ID: 2290-17-00, Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) - Memorial Drive to Golf Avenue, Strand Associates, Inc., consultant. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-11-13: That Amendment No. 3 to the three-party contract between the State of Wisconsin, City of Racine and Strand Associates, Inc., State Contract ID: 2290-17-00, Northwestern Avenue (STH38) - Memorial Drive to Golf Avenue, be approved in the amount of $5,663.35 with the City's share being $1,415.84 (25%) and the State share being $4,247.51 (75%). Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of the City's share of these professional services be appropriated from Account 992.908.5060, Northwestern-Memorial to Golf.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9025 A Revisions to the Racine Municipal Code Chapter 42 - Environment, Article 3 - Weeds.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Chief Building Inspector/Weed Commissioner regarding revisions to the Racine Municipal Code Chapter 42 - Environment, Article 3 - Weeds. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-11-13: That revisions to Chapter 42 of the Municipal Code relating to Weeds be approved that will allow the City of Racine to issue one official notification letter per year to property owners who fail to keep weeds and/or grasses below 9 inches in height. After the first notification, direct referrals to the Department of Public Works for cutting would be made without further notice to the property owner. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9028 A Amendment No. 2 to State Project ID: 1693-34-07, Lake Michigan Pathway Phase 3.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting Amendment No. 2 to State Project ID: 1693-34-07, Lake Michigan Pathway Phase 3. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-11-13: That Amendment No. 2 on the two-party contract between the State of Wisconsin and the City of Racine, State Contract ID: 1693-34-07 - Lake Michigan Pathway Phase 3, be approved in the amount of $64,669.76, with the City's share being $12,933.95 (20%) and the State share being $51,735.81 (80%). Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of the City's share of these professional services be appropriated from Account 992.908.5620 - Lake Michigan Pathway Phases 3A and 3B.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9030 A Resolution No. 13-0255, created June 4, 2013, relating to street improvements on: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Great Elm Lane - Taylor Avenue to Wheelock Drive Pine Ridge Lane - Pine Ridge Circle (S) to the Dead End Shadow Lane - Daisy Lane toCommunicationSubject: Resolution No. 13-0255, created June 4, 2013, relating to street improvements on: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Great Elm Lane - Taylor Avenue to Wheelock Drive Pine Ridge Lane - Pine Ridge Circle (S) to the Dead End Shadow Lane - Daisy Lane to Kentucky Street Daisy Lane - Shadow Lane to Taylor Avenue Steeplechase Drive - North Bay Drive to Westminster Square (W) Steeplechase Drive - Westminster Square (E) to Westminster Square (W) Steeplechase Drive - Westminster Square (E) to Lighthouse Drive Spring Valley Drive - Spring Street to Harrington Drive Alley - Kinzie Avenue to Lindermann Avenue; Hayes Ave. to Grove Ave. SEWER & WATER Spring Valley Drive - Spring Street to Harrington Drive CURB & GUTTER Pine Ridge Lane - Pine Ridge Circle (S) to the Dead End SIDEWALK Shadow Lane - Daisy Lane to Kentucky Street Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-11-13: That Resolution No. 13-0255, created June 4, 2013, be amended to delete: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Great Elm Lane - Taylor Avenue to Wheelock AdoptedPass Action details Not available
13-9036 A Change Order No. 2 to Contract 59-12 (K2-070), Painting of Main Street Lift Bridge, Drax, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 59-12 (K2-070), Painting of Main Street Lift Bridge, Drax, Inc., contractor. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-11-13: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 59-12 (K2-070), Painting of Main Street Lift Bridge, Drax, Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $4,392.30. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 930.086.5810, Main Street Lift Bridge.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9030 A Resolution No. 13-0255, created June 4, 2013, relating to street improvements on: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Great Elm Lane - Taylor Avenue to Wheelock Drive Pine Ridge Lane - Pine Ridge Circle (S) to the Dead End Shadow Lane - Daisy Lane toCommunicationSubject: Resolution No. 13-0255, created June 4, 2013, relating to street improvements on: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Great Elm Lane - Taylor Avenue to Wheelock Drive Pine Ridge Lane - Pine Ridge Circle (S) to the Dead End Shadow Lane - Daisy Lane to Kentucky Street Daisy Lane - Shadow Lane to Taylor Avenue Steeplechase Drive - North Bay Drive to Westminster Square (W) Steeplechase Drive - Westminster Square (E) to Westminster Square (W) Steeplechase Drive - Westminster Square (E) to Lighthouse Drive Spring Valley Drive - Spring Street to Harrington Drive Alley - Kinzie Avenue to Lindermann Avenue; Hayes Ave. to Grove Ave. SEWER & WATER Spring Valley Drive - Spring Street to Harrington Drive CURB & GUTTER Pine Ridge Lane - Pine Ridge Circle (S) to the Dead End SIDEWALK Shadow Lane - Daisy Lane to Kentucky Street Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-11-13: That Resolution No. 13-0255, created June 4, 2013, be amended to delete: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Great Elm Lane - Taylor Avenue to Wheelock Adopted As Amended: Pass Action details Not available
13-9037 A Final payment on Contract 59-12 (K2-070), Painting of Main Street Lift Bridge, Drax, Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting a request for final payment on Contract 59-12 (K2-070), Painting of Main Street Lift Bridge, Drax, Inc., contractor. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-11-13: That the work done by Drax, Inc. under Contract 59-12 (K2-070), Painting of Main Street Lift Bridge, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $964,931.86. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 12-3397, dated November 7, 2012.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9039 A Final payment on Contract 65-12 (K2-076) - W. 6th St. & Memorial Dr. Bridge Rehabilitation Reports, Bloom Companies, consultant.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works submitting final payment on Contract 65-12 (K2-076) - W. 6th St. & Memorial Dr. Bridge Rehabilitation Reports, Bloom Companies, consultant. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-11-13: That the professional services provided by Bloom Companies, under Contract 65-12 (K2-076), Professional Services - W. 6th Street & Memorial Drive Bridge Rehabilitation Reports, be accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $12,000.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 12-3379, dated October 16, 2012.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-8961 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2013-2014:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2013-2014: N. Smit N. Corp. 918 West Boulevard (Tradename) Port of Call Liquors Chandresh Patel, Agent Champion Liquor and Food, LLC 1629 Douglas Avenue (Tradename) Champion Liquor & Food Jarnail Singh, Agent Ali Fade 1949 Racine Street (Tradename) The Market The Argo Group, Inc. 3710 Meachem Road (Tradename) Georgetown Market Samuel D. Lidester, Agent Kamaljit K. Dhaliwal 1917 Sixteenth Street (Tradename) Ad United Petroleum 2418 Douglas Avenue, Inc. 2418 Douglas Avenue (Tradename) X-Press Food Mart Narendra Shah, Agent DJK Foods, LLC 3900 Erie Street (Tradename) Piggly Wiggly #344 David J. Koenig, Agent Nagra Pump & Pantry, LLC 1826 Douglas Avenue (Tradename) Nagra Pump & Pantry Sukhwkndar S. Nagra, AgentApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-8983 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Public Facility Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2013-2014:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Public Facility Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2013-2014: Racine Zoological Society 2131 N. Main Street (Tradename) Racine Zoo Jay Christie, Agent Venu Works of Racine LLC 72 Seventh Street (Tradename) Memorial Hall Richard Edgar, Agent Venu Works of Racine LLC 5 Fifth Street (Tradename) Festival Hall Richard Edgar, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-10-13: The above listed renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Public Facility Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2013-2014 be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-8988 A (New) Application of Bella Cibo,Joanne M Raffini, Agent for a "Class C" and Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for 3751 Douglas AveCommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Bella Cibo,Joanne M Raffini, Agent for a "Class C" and Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for 3751 Douglas Ave. (15th District)Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9007 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2013-2014:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2013-2014: Racine Raiders Football Club, Inc. 1648 N. Memorial Drive (Tradename) Horlick Concessions Matthew Nelson, AgentApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9008 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class C" & Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for 2013-2014:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class C" & Class "B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for 2013-2014: The Bowen's Incorporated 2037 Lathrop Avenue (Tradename) Break and Run Billiards Greg Bowen, AgentApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9009 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Club Fermented Malt Beverage Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for 2013-2014:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Club Fermented Malt Beverage Intoxicating Liquor Licenses for 2013-2014: Somerset Club, Inc. 201 Sixth Street (Tradename) Somerset Club David M. Perkins, Agent Deutscher Maenner Verein 701 Villa Street (Tradename) German Men's Club Robert J. Hill, AgentApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9010 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses for 2013-2014:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Fermented Malt Beverage Licenses for 2013-2014: VS Gill LLC 2240 Northwestern Avenue (Tradename) Northwestern Citgo Virinder S. Gill, Agent Lieungh's on Lathrop, LLC 1933 Lathrop Avenue (Tradename) Lieungh's On Lathrop Andrea L. Lieungh, Agent Dipsha Inc. 2056 Taylor Avenue (Tradename) Pantry Plus Tushar Patel, Agent Sunny, Inc. 1511 W. Sixth Street (Tradename) Neighborhood Pantry Pargat Singh Randhawa, Agent 1819 Durand, Inc. 1819 Durand Avenue (Tradename) Fine Fare Foods Narendra V. Shah, AgentApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9011 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating L Licenses for 2013-2014:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating L Licenses for 2013-2014: GMRI, Inc. 6000 Durand Avenue (Tradename) Olive Garden #1371 CHANGE OF AGENT- Megan D. Romero Hammes Tavern, LLC 2005 Taylor Avenue (Tradename)Hammes Tavern Michael J. Hammes, Agent Coasters Inc. 1301 N. Main Street (Tradename) Coasters Charles Beth, Agent Quitze's Little Oasis, LLC 5748 Durand Avenue (Tradename) Quitze's Mexican Grill Jesus Andres Dadillo Tejeda, Agent Roma Associates of Racine, Inc. 3701 Durand Avenue (Tradename) Vintage Rock Cafe Anthony J. Marino, Agent Roberts Roost LLC 600 Sixth Street (Tradename) Roberts Roost LLC Edward Scharding, Agent Bourbon Street Blues & Jazz Bar LLC 1111 Washington Avenue (Tradename) Bourbon Street Blues & Jazz Bar Joe Harris, Agent El Cotorreo, Inc. 1224 Sixteenth Street (Tradename) El Cotorreo Jong Pong Change, Agent Hi-O Inc. 1816 Seventeenth Street (Tradename) Hi-O Headquarters Michael A. Henes, Agent Redline Tavern Corp. 1200 N. Wisconsin StApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9019 A Application for a Second Hand Jewelery Dealers License for Iyad Alabed, Sunshine Supermarket, 1559 Taylor Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Application for a Second Hand Jewelery Dealers License for Iyad Alabed, Sunshine Supermarket, 1559 Taylor Avenue.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9021 A (New) Application of John Patrick McAuliffe, John McAuliffe, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 213 Sixth Street (1st District) - Currently Licensed as "Class B" - New ApplicantCommunicationSubject: (New) Application of John Patrick McAuliffe, John McAuliffe, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 213 Sixth Street (1st District) - Currently Licensed as "Class B" - New ApplicantApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9022 A (New) Application of Rudy's LLC, Dale Decker, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2515 Douglas Avenue (5th District) - Currently Licensed as "Class B" - New ApplicantCommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Rudy's LLC, Dale Decker, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2515 Douglas Avenue (5th District) - Currently Licensed as "Class B" - New ApplicantApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9023 A (New) Application of R Garcia LLC, Iliana Rodriguez, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3408 Douglas Avenue (7th District) - Currently Licensed as "Class B" - New ApplicantCommunicationSubject: (New) Application of R Garcia LLC, Iliana Rodriguez, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3408 Douglas Avenue (7th District) - Currently Licensed as "Class B" - New ApplicantApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9024 A (New) Application of Eco Salon Inc., Kristine Beaugrand, Agent for a Class "B" and "Class C"Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for 309 Main Street (1st District) - New ApplicantCommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Eco Salon Inc., Kristine Beaugrand, Agent for a Class "B" and "Class C"Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for 309 Main Street (1st District) - New ApplicantApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9049 A CU 3417 Douglas AvenueConditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by Heather Bennett and Omar Barron, representing Spitfire Ink Custom Creations, LLC, for a conditional use permit to allow for a tattoo establishment at 3417 Douglas Avenue. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-12-13: That the item be approved subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9050 A CU 2421 Geneva Street (1123 Romayne Avenue)Conditional Use PermitSubject: (Direct Referral) Request by Brian Weisbrod to operate a dog grooming establishment at 2421 Geneva Street. (PC-13) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-12-13: That the item be approved subject to conditions. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9066 A ZOrd.003-13 St Patrick StreetCommunicationSubject: (ZOrd.003-13) An Ordinance rezoning 1906 St. Patrick Street from O-I Office Institutional to I-2 General Industrial. Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-12-13: That the ordinance be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9014 A (Direct Referral) communication from the Council President requesting a review of the duties, responsibilities and obligations of the Racine Water and Wastewater Utilities.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) communication from the Council President requesting a review of the duties, responsibilities and obligations of the Racine Water and Wastewater Utilities. Recommendation of the Committee of the Whole on 06-04-2013: the Item be Received and Filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
13-9031 A Communication from the American Cancer SocietyCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Kelly Condotti, American Cancer Society, requesting the use of Pershing Park to host the American Cancer Society Bark for Life from 7:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 17, 2013.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.13-0266 A 2013 Department of Justice Second Chance Adult Re-Entry Demonstration GrantResolution2013 Department of Justice Second Chance Adult Re-Entry Demonstration Grant Resolved, that permission is granted for the Assistant Finance Director and Lt. Aldred Days to apply for the 2013 Department of Justice Second Chance Adult Re-Entry Demonstration Grant. (Grant Control #2013-017) Fiscal Note: Federal funds in an amount not to exceed $350,000.00 will be applied for. The federal grant requires a soft local match of up to $350,000.00. Racine Vocational Ministry will be required to provide the local match. A request will be made to waive the 25% hard match.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.13-0267 A Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase 4ResolutionLake Michigan Pathway, Phase 4 Resolved, that permission is granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works / City Engineer to apply for the WisDOT 2014-2018 CMAQ program application for Lake Michigan Pathway, Phase 4. Fiscal Note: The estimated cost of design, construction and real estate acquisition is $801,000.00 with the WisDOT share being 80% or $640,800.00, and the City share being 20% or $160,200.00. Funding will be provided in the 2014-2023 CIP.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.13-0268 A Municipal Services Agreement with McMynn Tower, LLC and Future Wisconsin, LLCResolutionMunicipal Services Agreement with McMynn Tower, LLC and Future Wisconsin, LLC Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk are authorized and directed to enter into Municipal Services Agreements with McMynn Tower, LLC for the property located at 100 7th Street and Future Wisconsin Racine, LLC for the property located at 5539 Byrd Avenue. Fiscal Note: The agreements will generate revenues of approximately $140,000.00 per year.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.13-0270 A Change Order No. 2 to Contract 59-12 (K2-070), Painting of Main Street Lift BridgeResolutionChange Order No. 2 to Contract 59-12 (K2-070), Painting of Main Street Lift Bridge Resolved, that Change Order No. 2 on Contract 59-12 (K2-070), Painting of Main Street Lift Bridge, Drax, Inc., contractor, is approved in the amount of $4,392.30. Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 930.086.5810, Main Street Lift Bridge.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.13-0271 A Final payment on Contract 59-12 (K2-070), Painting of Main Street Lift BridgeResolutionFinal payment on Contract 59-12 (K2-070), Painting of Main Street Lift Bridge Resolved, that the work done by Drax, Inc. under Contract 59-12 (K2-070), Painting of Main Street Lift Bridge, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $964,931.86. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 12-3397, dated November 7, 2012.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.13-0272 A Final Payment on Contract 65-12 (K2-076) - W. 6th St. & Memorial Dr. Bridge Rehabilitation ReportsResolutionFinal Payment on Contract 65-12 (K2-076) - W. 6th St. & Memorial Dr. Bridge Rehabilitation Reports Resolved, that the professional services provided by Bloom Companies, under Contract 65-12 (K2-076), Professional Services - W. 6th Street & Memorial Drive Bridge Rehabilitation Reports, is accepted and final payment authorized for a total contract amount of $12,000.00. Fiscal Note: Contract was authorized under Resolution No. 12-3379, dated October 16, 2012.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.13-0273 A Amendment No. 3 to State Project ID: 2290-17-00, Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) - Memorial Drive to Golf AvenueResolutionAmendment No. 3 to State Project ID: 2290-17-00, Northwestern Avenue (STH 38) - Memorial Drive to Golf Avenue Resolved, that Amendment No. 3 to the three-party contract between the State of Wisconsin, City of Racine and Strand Associates, Inc., State Contract ID: 2290-17-00, Northwestern Avenue (STH38) - Memorial Drive to Golf Avenue, is approved in the amount of $5,663.35 with the City's share being $1,415.84 (25%) and the State share being $4,247.51 (75%). Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of the City's share of these professional services be appropriated from Account 992.908.5060, Northwestern-Memorial to Golf.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.13-0274 A Amendment No. 2 to State Project ID: 1693-34-07, Lake Michigan Pathway Phase 3ResolutionAmendment No. 2 to State Project ID: 1693-34-07, Lake Michigan Pathway Phase 3 Resolved, that Amendment No. 2 on the two-party contract between the State of Wisconsin and the City of Racine, State Contract ID: 1693-34-07 - Lake Michigan Pathway Phase 3, is approved in the amount of $64,669.76, with the City's share being $12,933.95 (20%) and the State share being $51,735.81 (80%). Fiscal Note: Funding to defray the cost of the City's share of these professional services be appropriated from Account 992.908.5620 - Lake Michigan Pathway Phases 3A and 3B.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.13-0275 A Spitfire Ink Custom Creations, LLCResolutionSpitfire Ink Custom Creations, LLC That the request of Omar Barron and Heather Bennett representing Spitfire Ink Custom Creations, LLC for a tattoo establishment at 3417 Douglas Avenueis approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans submitted to the Plan Commission on June 12, 2013 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all license requirements with the State Department of Health Services and with the City of Racine be obtained and kept current. c. That the applicant shall keep all trash and contaminates produces in the tattooing process for proper pick up ad disposal on a weekly basis. d. That no loitering be allowed in or around the tattoo establishment at any time. All patrons or persons accompanying patrons shall be at least 18 years of age. e. That the business may not expand to include additional tattoo stations. The maximum stations shall be limited to two. f. That the business operators and clients shall park in the designated parking areas as shown on the site plan. g. That the hours of operation shall be Monday - FridAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.13-0276 A Dog Grooming at 2421 Geneva StreetResolutionDog Grooming at 2421 Geneva Street That the request by Brian Weisbrod to operate a dog grooming business at 2421 Geneva Street is approved, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on June 12, 2013 be approved subject to the conditions contained herein. b. That all applicable building and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department. c. That the Plan Commission concurs with Staff interpretation that a dog grooming establishment is of the same general character as other uses permitted in the B-1 Neighborhood Convenience zoning district. d. That the hours of operation shall be from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. e. That there be no more than 2 kennels for dogs awaiting pick-up. Said kennels must be located inside the building. f. That there be no overnight boarding of animals. g. That all trash shall be stored inside or in a dumpster enclosure to be reviewed by City Development staff for location and screening. h. That the areas around the building remain clear of any dog droppings and AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.13-0220 A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $11,040,000 general obligation promissory notes AND THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $11,040,000 note anticipation notes in ANTICIPATION thereOFResolutionRESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF $11,040,000 general obligation promissory notes AND THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF $11,040,000 note anticipation notes in ANTICIPATION thereOF WHEREAS, the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin (the "City") is presently in need of the sum of $11,040,000 for public purposes, including paying the cost of various capital improvement and acquisition projects set forth in the City's Capital Improvement Plan and acquisition of municipal equipment (the "Project"); WHEREAS, the Common Council hereby finds and determines that the Project is within the City's power to undertake and therefore serves a "public purpose" as that term is defined in Section 67.04(1)(b), Wisconsin Statutes; WHEREAS, cities are authorized by the provisions of Chapter 67, Wisconsin Statutes, to borrow money and issue general obligation promissory notes for such public purposes; WHEREAS, it is the finding of the Common Council that it is necessary, desirable and in the best interest of the City to authorize the issuance of and covenant to issue general obligation promissory noteAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Ord.09-13 A Ordinance 09-13 - Order of BusinessOrdinanceOrdinance 09-13 To recreate Sec. 2-64. - Order of business of the general ordinances of the City of Racine, Racine County, Wisconsin. Part 1: The first sentence of Sec. 2-64. - Order of business of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby recreated to be labeled section “(a).” Part 2: In Sec. 2-64. - Order of business, of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, create section (b) to read as follows: “(b) The following rules of decorum shall apply to the public comment period of the common council meeting: (1) Proper decorum must be observed by speakers in providing testimony and remarks during the public comment period. Speakers are expected to conduct themselves with civility and to accord a measure of dignity and respect. (2) The Mayor or presiding officer shall keep control of the meeting and require speakers and audience to refrain from abusive or profane remarks, disruptive outbursts, applause, protest, or other conduct which disrupts or interferes with the orderly conduct of the business of the meeting. (3) Personal attacks on alderpersons, City sReferredPass Action details Not available