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Meeting Name: Common Council Agenda status: Final
Meeting date/time: 6/15/2010 7:00 PM Minutes status: Final  
Meeting location: Room 205, City Hall
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10-5215 A Reconstruction of Three Mile Road from Erie Street to LaSalle Street.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 7th District requesting to discuss the reconstruction of Three Mile Road from Erie Street to LaSalle Street. (Res.10-2092) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-29-10: That a preliminary resolution be introduced for paving Three Mile Road, from N. Main Street to Douglas Avenue, with portland cement concrete paving. Fiscal Note: Not applicable at this time.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5230 A Request use of City Lot adjacent to Gateway Tech. for motorcycle stunt on July 24, 2010 from 12 p.m to 4 p.m.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Cory Gulan requesting the use of the City lot adjacent to Gateway Technical College for a motorcycle stunt exhibition on July 24, 2010 from 12 p.m to 4:00 p.m. (Res.10-2094) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-29-10: That permission be granted to Cory Gulan to utilize the Gateway parking lot for a motorcycle stunt exhibition on July 24, 2010 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., 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. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5240 A Bid results for salt for ice control for the 2010-2011 winter season.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Racine County submitting bid results for salt for ice control for the 2010-2011 winter season. (Res.10-2096) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-29-10: The bid of Cargill, Inc. for the purchase of 6,000 tons (more or less) of salt for ice control for the 2010-2011 year be accepted at their bid price of $58.14 per ton delivered, they being the lowest responsible bidder. Further recommends that funds to defray the cost of this purchase be appropriated from Account 101.549.5250, Snow and Ice Control, Work Supplies. Fiscal Note: The City of Racine's allotment of salt will be based upon 6,000 tons, and funds to make these purchases are budgeted in Account 101.540.5250, Snow and Ice Control, Work Supplies.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5247 A Breakthrough Outreach Ministries, requesting permission to close Villa Street from 9th Street to 13th Street, on July 3, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a family and friends event.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Breakthrough Outreach Ministries, requesting permission to close Villa Street from 9th Street to 13th Street, on July 3, 2010, from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for a family and friends event. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-29-10: The communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5253 A Focus on Community requesting to use city right-of-way for a run/walk on October 2, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., in conjunction with Party on the Pavement.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Focus on Community requesting to use city right-of-way for a run/walk on October 2, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., in conjunction with Party on the Pavement. (Res.10-2093) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-29-10: That Focus on Community be granted permission to use city right-of-way for a run/walk on Saturday, October 2, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., in conjunction with Party on the Pavement. 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 any costs associated with bagging of parking meters. 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 Referred  Action details Not available
10-5253 A Focus on Community requesting to use city right-of-way for a run/walk on October 2, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., in conjunction with Party on the Pavement.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Focus on Community requesting to use city right-of-way for a run/walk on October 2, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., in conjunction with Party on the Pavement. (Res.10-2093) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-29-10: That Focus on Community be granted permission to use city right-of-way for a run/walk on Saturday, October 2, 2010, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., in conjunction with Party on the Pavement. 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 any costs associated with bagging of parking meters. 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 Referred  Action details Not available
10-5260 A Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. requesting permission to use the Walker Site parking lot on Monday, July 5, 2010.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. requesting permission to use the Walker Site parking lot on Monday, July 5, 2010. (Res.10-2095) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-29-10: Permission be granted to Fourth Fest of Greater Racine, Inc. to use the Walker Site on Monday, July 5, 2010, with a rain date of Tuesday, July 6, 2010, for parking of vehicles in conjunction with the Fourth of July fireworks display. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5236 A (New) Application of Taqueria Nuevo Vallarta, Mario Espinoza, Agent for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3700 Durand Avenue (11th District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Taqueria Nuevo Vallarta, Mario Espinoza, for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3700 Durand Avenue (11th District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and LIcensing Committee on 6-21-10: That the Application of Taqueria Nuevo Vallarta, Mario Espinoza, for a "Class B" Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 3700 Durand Avenue be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5246 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2010-2011:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2010-2011: Hillside Lanes Inc. 1400 Thirteenth Street Hillside Lanes (Tradename) Richard Wonders, Agent Recommendation of the Public Safety and LIcensing Committee on 6-21-10: That the application as listed be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5252 A (New) Application of Ali Fade for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1949 Racine Street. (2nd District)CommunicationSubject: (New) Application of Ali Fade for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 1949 Racine Street. (2nd District) Recommendation of the Public Safety and LIcensing Committee on 6-21-10: To defer consideration of this matter pending completion of the requested paperwork. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5254 A Communication from Caliente LLC., Roberta Schulz, Agent, requesting to amend the premises description at 600-6th Street.CommunicationSubject:Communication from Caliente LLC., Ed Scharding, Agent, requesting to amend the premises description at 600-6th Street. Recommendation of the Public Safety and LIcensing Committee on 6-21-10: That the request that the premise description change for 600-6th St be changed as listed in the original business plan to include a patio area on the west side of the building be approved. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5242 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a contract from Image Management to manage the City of Racine BUS advertising.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a contract from Image Management to manage the City of Racine BUS advertising. (Res.10-2091) Recommendation of the Transit and Parking Commission on 06-30-10: Approve the agreement as modified and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to enter into an agreement with Image Management. Fiscal Note: Estimated monthly revenue is $3,600.00.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5250 A Kitchen Incubator grant recipientCommunicationSubject: Request of the Director of City Development to change the grant recipient of the Kitchen Incubator project. (Res.10-2171) Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 9-2-10: That the Homeless Assistance Leadership Organization (HALO) be designated as the recipient of the balance of the Kitchen Incubator Project funding and that the expenditure period be extended to September 1, 2011. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5251 A PNL LOF requestCommunicationSubject: Application of Project New Life Community Development Corporation for CDBG Local Option funds. Recommendation of the Community Development Committee on 9-2-10: That the item be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
10-5256 A Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services to discuss the State of Wisconsin’s acquisition of 7 square feet of land from Douglas Park for sidewalk improvements as part of the reconstruction of Douglas Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services to discuss the State of Wisconsin’s acquisition of 7 square feet of land from Douglas Park for sidewalk improvements as part of the reconstruction of Douglas Avenue. (Res.10-2115) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 7-14-10: To allow the State of Wisconsin’s acquisition of 7 square feet of land from Douglas Park for sidewalk improvements as part of the reconstruction of Douglas Avenue. Fiscal note: To be determinedReferred  Action details Not available
10-5257 A Communication from Alderman Kaplan requesting sufficient No Parking signage along Hoffert Drive from Barker Street to English Street be installed and the municipal codes updated if necessary.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Alderman Kaplan requesting sufficient No Parking signage along Hoffert Drive from Barker Street to English Street be installed and the municipal codes updated if necessary. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 7-14-10: To refer street vacation to the Public Works and Services Committee, as well as instructing Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services' staff to add appropriate signage along Hoffert Drive. Fiscal note: There will be nonimal costs for signage.Referred  Action details Not available
10-5258 A Communication from Claudius A. Adebayo of OIC requesting the City donate or sell at a nominal fee, the parcel of land located at 2138 N. Wisconsin Street (parcel no. 04754000).CommunicationSubject: Communication from Claudius A. Adebayo of OIC requesting the City donate or sell at a nominal fee, the parcel of land located at 2138 N. Wisconsin Street (parcel no. 04754000). (Res.10-2288) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 7-14-10: To defer this item, and invite the Director of the Zoo to appear at the next meeting to express their interest in the parcel. Fiscal note: N/A. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 8-18-10: To defer to the next meeting. Fiscal note: N/A. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 9-8-10: To defer to the next meeting. Fiscal note: N/A. Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 11-17-10: To approve the OIC's request that the City donate or sell at a nominal fee, the parcel of land located at 2138 N. Wisconsin Street (parcel no. 04754000), contingent upon the OIC receiving their grant to build homes on the property, and, further, receiving approval from the Zoological Society Board. FiReferred  Action details Not available
10-4866 A Communication from Aldermen of the Ninth and Eleventh Districts requesting to meet with appropriate committee to discuss changes to Purchasing Ordinance (46-28).CommunicationSubject: Communication from Aldermen of the Ninth and Eleventh Districts requesting to meet with appropriate committee to discuss changes to Purchasing Ordinance (46-28). (Ord.11-10) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 03-22-10: The item be deferred. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-7-10: Approval of the amendment to the Racine Municipal Code regarding purchases over $25,000; advertising for bids and creating Sec. 46-39 relating to procurement of professional services. Further recommends the additional amendment of Part 2, Parenthesis C, Section 2, Paragraph 1 add to the last sentence "and the City Administrator." Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5137 A 2009 Audit PresentationCommunicationSubject: Presentation of the 2009 Audit from Clifton-Gunderson for the Racine Water Department. Recommendation of the Waterworks Commission on 5/25/10: That the 2009 Audit be approved Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee for adoption Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-7-10: The audited 2009 Financial Statements from Clifton Gunderson for Racine Water Department be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5141 A 2009 Audit PresentationCommunicationSubject: Presentation of the 2009 Audit from Clifton-Gunderson for the Racine Wastewater Utility. Recommendation of the Wastewater Commission on 5/25/10: That the 2009 Audit be approved Refer to the Finance and Personnel Committee for adoption Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-7-10: The audited 2009 Financial Statements from Clifton Gunderson for Racine Wastewater Utility Department be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5156 A Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Farrah Bolden for consideration.ClaimSubject: Communication from the City Attorney submitting the claim of Farrah Bolden for consideration. Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-7-10: The claim of Farrah Bolden, 1125 S. Troy, 3rd floor rear, Chicago, requesting a reimbursement of $50,000 for injuries after allegedly falling on ice in the parking lot at the Safety Building on March 4, 2008 be denied. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5209 A Focus on Energy grant for the Lake Avenue Parking Ramp LED Upgrade, Project 29133.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting a Focus on Energy grant for the Lake Avenue Parking Ramp LED Upgrade. (Res.10-2080) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-7-10: Permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations apply for the $1,969 Focus on Energy grant for the Lake Avenue parking ramp LED upgrade. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5210 A Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting the transfer of funds to provide fiber cableing for various construction projects in 2010 and 2011.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations requesting the transfer of funds to provide fiber cabling for various construction projects in 2010 and 2011. (Res.10-2079) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-7-10: Permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations transfer $40,000 from the Telephone Fund Balance to Account 402-000-5750, Telephone Fund Land Improvements to cover the cost of fiber cabling to City buildings. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5211 A Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to accept a grant award from the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance for $91,000 (Grant Control No. 2010-024) to support initiatives provided by Racine Vocational Ministry, Safe Haven GangCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Grants Facilitator requesting permission to accept a grant award from the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance for $91,000 (Grant Control No. 2010-024) to support initiative provided by Racine Vocational Ministry, Safe Haven Gang Crime Diversion Task Force and Why Gangs. (Res.10-2081) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-7-10: : Permission be granted for the Grants Facilitator to accept the $91,000 grant from the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance(Grant Control No. 2010-024) to support initiatives provided by Racine Vocational Ministry, Safe Haven Gang Crime Diversion Task Force and Why Gangs. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5216 A Bradley Viegut, from RW Baird, to discuss borrowing for the City's 2010 Capital Projects.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Finance Director requesting permission for Bradley Viegut, RW Baird, discuss borrowing for the City's 2010 Capital Projects. (Res.10-2089) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-7-10: Approve the issuance of Note Anticipation Notes to cover the Budgeted 2010 Capital Projects and recycling carts. Further recommends to refund remaining 2002 TIF #9 Refunding Bonds. Fiscal Note: 2010 Capital Projects are budgeted at $8,267,487; anticipated borrowing for recycling carts approximates $1,430,000; refunding TIF #9 bonds will save approximately $114,000 over the next 10 years due to lower interests rates now available.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5217 A Chief of Police requesting to purchase an ATV from Shoreline Motorsports.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Chief of Police requesting permission to purchase a 2008 ATV from Shoreline Motorsports. (Res.10-2082)) Recommendation of the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-7-10: Permission granted for the Purchasing Agent to negotiate with Shoreline Motorsports for the purchase of a 2008 Kawasaki ATV. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Account 241.000.5770, Forfeiture .Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5225 A Chief of Police requesting a closed session conference pursuant to Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(d) to consider strategy for crime detection or prevention.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Chief of Police requesting a closed session conference pursuant to Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(d) to consider strategy for crime detection or prevention. (Res.10-2083) Recommendation to the Finance & Personnel Committee on 6-7-10: Adopt the strategy for crime detection and prevention. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5104 A Change Order No. 3 on Contract 52-09 (K9-053), Window Replacement at City Hall Annex, Softer Lite Window Company, contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 3 on Contract 52-09 (K9-053), Window Replacement at City Hall Annex, Softer Lite Window Company, contractor. (Res.10-2075) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: That Change Order No. 3 on Contract 52-09 (K9-053), Window Replacement at City Hall Annex, Softer Lite Window Company, contractor, be approved in the amount of $3,780.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 105.900.5010, BUS Capital Projects. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5128 A Bid results on Contract 32-10 (K0-040), Storm and Sanitary Sewer Relining.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer submitting bid results on Contract 32-10 (K0-040), Storm and Sanitary Sewer Relining. (Res.10-2074) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: That Contract 32-10 (K0-040), Storm and Sanitary Sewer Relining, be awarded to Musson Brothers, Inc., Rhinelander, WI, at their bid price of $390,172.85, they being the only responsible bidder. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 93,202.85 - Account 287.988.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Misc. Loc. $ 57,000.00 - Account 287.989.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Loc. $230,000.00 - Account 287.990.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Loc. $ 9,970.00 - Account 104.990.5420, 10th St.Sewer Project $390,172.85 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5149 A Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) request to renovate the Karl Jonas triangle at High Street and Douglas Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) requesting permission to renovate the Karl Jonas triangle at High Street and Douglas Avenue. (Res.10-2057) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-25-10: That permission to granted to the Douglas Avenue Business Improvement District (BID) to remove the existing planter and brick pavers at the Karl Jonas triangle and replace them with landscape aggregate and flower planters upon review and approval by the City Engineer. Fiscal Note: There will be no cost to the City of Racine in the granting of this request.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5176 A Resolution 10-2052, of June 1, 2010, relating to street improvementsCommunicationSubject: Resolution 10-2052, of June 1, 2010, relating to street improvements: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Spring Valley Drive from Vista Drive to Frances Drive Harrington Drive from North Osborne Blvd. to Vista Drive Harrington Drive from Vista Drive to Frances Drive Alley from Shoreland Drive to South Street; Charles Street to Eighth Avenue Alley from Shoreland Drive to North Street; Charles Street to Eighth Avenue Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: That Resolution No. 10-2052, of June 1, 2010, be amended to delete: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Spring Valley Drive from Vista Drive to Frances Drive Harrington Drive from North Osborne Blvd. to Vista Drive Alley from Shoreland Drive to South Street; Charles Street to Eighth Avenue and, as amended , Resolution No. 10-2052, of June 1, 2010, be adopted. Fiscal Note: Funds will be appropriated in the 2011 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
10-5184 A Request to close sidewalk along side of 2716 Northwestern Avenue.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Alderman of the 6th District submitting the request of Mrs. Lance McClure, 2716 Northwestern Avenue, to the close the sidewalk along the side of her home. (Res.10-2078) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: Since public interest requires it, that the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: The sidewalk adjacent to 2716 Northwestern Avenue extending from Northwestern Avenue to Neptune Avenue. Further recommends that a preliminary resolution be introduced to the Common Council and referred to the City Plan Commission. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5185 A Bricks found during public construction projects be retained by DPW.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Aldermen of the 1st and 2nd Districts requesting that bricks found during public construction projects be retained by the Department of Public Works for future repairs/maintenance of brick streets within the City. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: That the item be referred to the Committee of the Whole. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 9-11-12: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AReferredPass Action details Not available
10-5188 A Nikki Woods, 1659 N. Main St., requesting permission to close High Street between Main and Chatham on June 19, 2010 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. to hold a fundraiser.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Rhino Bar, 1659 N. Main St., requesting permission to close High Street between Main and Chatham on June 19, 2010 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. to hold a fundraiser. (Res.10-2068) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: Permission be granted to The Rhino Bar, 1659 N. Main Street, to close High Street from Main Street to Chatham Street, on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., for a fundraiser, 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. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way. F. Any tents placed on the public right-of-way shall not be anchored by any means to the roadway surface. G. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further recommends that the CommissioneApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5189 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a request to accept an incentive check in the amount of $28,122.00 from Focus On Energy for Grant Application No. 17061.CommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting a request to accept an incentive check in the amount of $28,122.00 from Focus On Energy for Grant Application No. 17061. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: That the communication be received and filed. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5195 A Coaster's Pub and Michigan Pub request to close Hubbard Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard on Saturday, July 31, 2010, from noon to 10:00 p.m. for a street festival.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Coaster's Pub and Michigan Pub requesting permission to close Hubbard Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard on Saturday, July 31, 2010, from noon to 10:00 p.m. for a street festival. (Res. 10-2069) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: Permission be granted to Coaster's Pub and Michigan Pub, to close Hubbard Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard, on Saturday, July 31 19, 2010, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., for a street festival, 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. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way. F. Any tents placed on the public right-of-way shall not be anchored by any means to the roadway surface. G. The sponsor shall pay a $300.00 special event fee. FurtApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5196 A Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting an Intergovernmental Agreement for the design, construction and maintenance of the Stewart-McBride Pond Retrofit Project between the Village of Mount Pleasant and the CitCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Engineering submitting an Intergovernmental Agreement for the design, construction and maintenance of the Stewart-McBride Pond Retrofit Project between the Village of Mount Pleasant and the City of Racine. (Res.10-2077) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: The Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for the design, construction and maintenance of the Stewart-McBride Pond Retrofit Project between the Village of Mount Pleasant and the City of Racine with the City's share of the cost to participate in the intergovernmental agreement being $287,594.00. Further recommends that funding for the City's share of this capital project and subsequent maintenance cost for the pond be placed in the 2011 Storm Water Utility budget. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5213 A PECFA ReimbursementCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Director of City Development requesting an amendment to the previously approved agreement with K. Singh and Associates for Walker Site PECFA Reimbursement. (Res.10-2072) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: That Amendment No. 1 to the contract to apply for PECFA reimbursement for the Walker Manufacturing Site, K. Singh & Asociates, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $2,100.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 974.000.5610, TIF No. 14. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5222 A Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2-10 (K0-002), Incinerator Building Structural Slab Repair, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations submitting Change Order No. 2 to Contract 2-10 (K0-002), Incinerator Building Structural Slab Repair, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor. (Res.10-2076) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: That Change Order No. 2 on Contract 2-10 (K0-002), Incinerator Building Structural Slab Repair, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $6,233.00. Further recommends that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 990.220.5030, CHP-Structural Repairs. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5227 A closed session conference pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(d) to consider strategy for crime detection or prevention.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Chief of Police requesting a closed session conference pursuant to Wis. Stat. Sec. 19.85(1)(d) to consider strategy for crime detection or prevention. Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: Exempt pursuant to Wis. Stat. sec. 19.85(1)(d). Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5231 A Request to place cameras on street light poles.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from the Chief of Police requesting to place cameras on street light poles. (Res.10-2073) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: The Chief of Police be granted permission to place cameras on street light poles, in a manner as approved by the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer. Further recommends that funding to provide the electric service feed to the cameras be appropriated from Account 403.990.5030, Surveillance Cameras. Fiscal Note: The estimated electric service installation cost is $1,500.00 with funding available as herein delineated.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5237 A Downtown Racine Corporation requesting permission to place artistically decorated clocks on the public sidewalks along Main Street from State Street to 6th Street, and on 6th Street from Main Street to Grand Avenue for the "Hour Town" public art event froCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Downtown Racine Corporation requesting permission to place artistically decorated clocks on the public sidewalks along Main Street from State Street to 6th Street, and on 6th Street from Main Street to Grand Avenue for the "Hour Town" public art event from May 1 to October 1, 2010. (Res.10-2070) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: That an agreement be executed, in accordance with Wisconsin State Statute 66.0425, Privileges in Streets, to grant permission to the Downtown Racine Corporation, to place decorated clocks on the sidewalks of Main Street from State Street to 7th Street, and 6th Street from Main Street to Grand Avenue, from May 1, 2010 to October 1, 2010, with the stipulation that a minimum of a 5' sidewalk must be maintained at all times and that any damage to the sidewalk be repaired so as to not present a hazard to pedestrians. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5241 A Install a projecting sign over city right-of-way at 1816 Sixteenth Street.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Communication from Dave Ferderer, requesting permission to install a projecting sign over city right-of-way at 1816 Sixteenth Street. (Res. 10-2071) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 6-8-10: The property owner of 1816 Sixteenth Street be granted permission to install a stationary, projecting sign, 2 awnings and the existing mansard, 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.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-4706 A Discussion on the Blind Alligator, 1655 Taylor Avenue.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Discussion on the Blind Alligator, 1655 Taylor Avenue. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 2-8-10: That the matter of the Blind Alligator, 1655 Taylor Avenue be referred to a due process hearing based on the number of police calls including 2 recent incidents, the existing health violations and the existing building violations to determine whether the license should be revoked or suspended. Recommendation of the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 6-3-10: (Due Process Hearing) That the “Class B” Intoxicating Liquors and Fermented Malt Beverage License for R. Hoey Enterprises LLC, agent Richard Hoey, doing business as The Blind Alligator at 1655 Taylor Avenue, Racine, Wisconsin be revoked. Fiscal Note: The approximate cost is $8,000.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5167 A The following renewal applications for the WHOLESALE License for 2009-2010: Timer's of Racine, Inc. 3800 Northwestern Avenue (Timer's Beverage Center) Shawn D. Voss, AgentCommunicationSubject: The following renewal applications for the WHOLESALE License for 2010-2011: Timer's of Racine, Inc. 3800 Northwestern Avenue (Timer's Beverage Center) Shawn D. Voss, Agent Avanti Brothers Wine Co. 2034 Indiana Street, Ste B (Avanti Brothers Wine Company) - Tradename Fausto Fioravanti, AgentApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5168 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class" A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2010-2011:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2010-2011: Speedway SuperAmerica, LLC 4620 Washington Ave. Speedway #2089 (Tradename) Timothy Justus Agent Jalil Mian 1100 Sixth St. M J Petroleum (Tradename) Hammat Gill, LLC 2240 Northwestern Ave. Citgo Gas & Food Mart (Tradename) Himmat Gill Agent Abdallah Batayneh 1600 Dr. M. L. King Jr. Dr. Quick Stop Foods (Tradename) Lieungh's On Lathrop, LLC. 1933 Lathrop Avenue Lieungh's On Lathrop (Tradename) Andrea Lieungh, Agent 1819 Durand, Inc. 1819 Durand Avenue Fine Fare Foods (Tradename) Narendra Shah, Agent High Cone, Inc. 704 High Street High Street Food Mart (Tradename) Usha Shah, Agent Christianos, Inc. 2054 Kearney Avenue Christiano's Supermarket (Tradename) Ketan Patel, Agent Dipsha Inc. 2056 Taylor Avenue Pantry Plus (Tradename) Tushar Patel, Agent Mohammad O. Al-Abed 1559 Taylor Avenue Sunshine Supermarket (Tradename) Vishal Roadrunners Express, Inc. 1975 State Street BP Food Mart Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5169 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2010-2011:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2010-2011: Timers of Racine, Inc. 3600 Northwestern Ave. Timer's Beverage Center (Tradename) Shawn Voss, Agent Mega Marts, LLC 2406 S. Green Bay Rd Pick'n Save #6851 (Tradename) Patricia M. Berger Agent Aldi, Inc. 3110 Douglas Ave Aldi # 28 (Tradename) Lorelei Rasch, Agent Mega Marts, LLC 2210 Rapids Dr. Pick'n Save #6863 (Tradename) Charles L. Neu, Agent Iyad M Alabed 1711 N. Main Street One Stop Food and Liquor (Tradename) Karen D. Kong 817 S. Main Street Open Pantry DBA Odd Fellows (Tradename) 2418 Douglas, Inc. 2418 Douglas Avenue X-press Food Mart (Tradename) Narendra Shah, Agent Akash BP Corner LLC 3945 Erie Street Akash BP Corner LLC (Tradename) Virendra Verma, Agent Sami Ali 3322 Sixteenth Street Westown Foods (Tradename) Nagra Pump & Pantry, LLC 1826 Douglas Avenue Nagra Pump & Pantry (Tradename) Sukhwkndar Nagra, Agent Georgetown Markets, Inc. 3710 Meachem Road GeorApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5174 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2010-2011:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2010-2011: Baldolino, LLC 3408 Douglas Ave. (Baldo's Mexican Restaurant) - Tradename Tranquilino Benitez, Agent Infusino's All Sports, LLC 3458 Rapids Drive (Infusino's All Sports) - Tradename Egidio Infusino, Agent Infusino Pizzeria & Restaurant 3225 Rapids Drive (Infusino's Restaurant) - Tradename Emilio Infusino, Agent Infusino Pizzeria & Restaurant 3201 Rapids Drive (Infusino's Italian Village) - Tradename Emilio Infusino, Agent Racine Labor Hall, Inc. 2100 Layard Avenue (Racine Labor Center) - Tradename Richard K. Fought, Agent Donna L. Daams 209 Dodge Street (Chartroom "Charlies") - Tradename Donna Daams, Agent (PUBLICATION FEE ONLY) Russ's Tap 2203 DeKoven Avenue (Russ's Tap) - Tradename Robert Kohel, Agent LJF Corporation 3012 Rapids Drive (Stone Corral) - Tradename Luciano Flores, Agent Buckets Pub Inc. 2031 Lathorp Avenue (Bucket's Pub) - Tradename Charles F. Brandt, AgeApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5181 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2010-2011:CommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage License for 2010-2011: Racine Raiders Football Club, Inc. - 1648 N. Memorial Drive (Horlick Concessions) - Tradename Lawrence Benjamin, Agent Public Golf Associates, LTD. - 2801 Twelfth Street (Washington Park Golfcourse) - Tradename Scott Schuit, Agent Joseph Hrouda - 3 Fifth Street (J&D Enterprises) - Tradename PH Green Bay, LLC - 5000 Washington Avenue (Pizza Hut) - Tradename Sanel Bajramovic, Agent Saint John Nepomuk Church - 1923 Green Street Terry A. Killberg, Agent The Sausage Kitchen Inc. - 1706 Rapids Drive (Sausage Kitchen) - Tradename David Miller, Agent Tacos El Rey, Inc. - 2207 Lathrop Avenue (Tacos El Rey) - Tradename Sonia Harris, Agent Mario Espinoza & Patricia Rodriguez - 3700 Durand Avenue (Nuevo Vallarta) - Tradename Mario Espinoza, Agent Shannon J. Curtin - 100 Kewaunee Street (North Beach Oasis) - Tradename Paul Curtin, Agent Edward L. Bilotto - 235 Main Street (De Pizza Chef) - Tradename Edward Bilotto,Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5182 A The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage Public Facility License for 2010-2011:CommunicationSubject:The following renewal application(s) for a Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage Public Facility License for 2010-2011: Public Golf Associates Ltd. 6200 Northwestern Avenue (Johnsonn Park Clubhouse) - Tradename Scott Schuit, Agent Racine Zoological Society 2131 N. Main Street (Racine Zoo) - Tradename Jay Christie, AgentApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5197 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class C" and Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for 2010-2011: Whey Chai Chinese Restaurant, LLC 400 Main Street (Whey Chai Chinese Restaurant) - Tradename Michael Mei, ACommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class C" and Class "B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Wine License for 2010-2011: Whey Chai Chinese Restaurant, LLC 400 Main Street (Whey Chai Chinese Restaurant) - Tradename Michael Mei, Agent Willing & Willing Inc 1238 Lathrop Avenue (Bernie's Pizzeria) - Tradename Bernard Willing II, Agent The Char-Grill, Inc. 3839 Douglas Avenue (Charcoal Grill) - Tradename Jeff Marsh, Agent Venu Works of Racine LLC 72 Seventh Street (Memorial Hall) - Tradename Richard Edgar, Agent Venu Works of Racine LLC 5 Fifth Street (Festival Hall) - Tradename Richard Edgar, Agent Dragan Sekuloski 605 Sixth Street (The Balkan Restaurant) - Tradename Dragan Sekuloski, AgentApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5198 A The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" CLUB Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2010-2011: Deutscher Maenner Verein 701 Villa Street (German Men's Club) - Tradename Robert J. Hill, Agent Fifth StreeCommunicationSubject: The following renewal application(s) for a "Class B" CLUB Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor License for 2010-2011: Deutscher Maenner Verein 701 Villa Street (German Men's Club) - Tradename Robert J. Hill, Agent Fifth Street Yacht Club of Racine 761 Marquette Street (Fifth Street Yacht Club) - Tradename Jeffrey Raffini, Agent Racine Country Club 2801 Northwestern Avenue (Racine Country Club) - Tradename Lance Cotton, Agent Racine Yacht Club, Inc. 1 Barker Street (Racine Yacht Club) - Tradename Joseph McGauran, AgentApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5207 A Renewal application of the "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating liquor license for O. Keith Fair, The Place on 6th, 509 Sixth Street.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Renewal application of the "Class B" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor license for O. Keith Fair, The Place on 6th, 509 Sixth Street. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-24-2010: That the renewal application of O. Keith Fair, The Place on 6th, 509 Sixth Street be deferred.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5208 A Renewal application of the "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor license for Kamaljit Dhaliwal/Deepinder Dhaliwal, AD United Petroleum, 1917 Sixteenth Street.CommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Renewal application of the "Class A" Retail Fermented Malt Beverage and Intoxicating Liquor license for Kamaljit Dhaliwal/Deepinder Dhaliwal, AD United Petroleum, 1917 Sixteenth Street. Recommendation of the Public Safety & Licensing Committee on 5-24-2010: That the renewal application of Kamaljit Dhaliwal/Deepinder Dhaliwal, AD United Petroleum, 1917 Sixteenth Street be deferred.Adopted As Amended: Pass Action details Not available
10-5226 A Communication from the Chief of Police requesting a closed session conference pursuant to Wis Stat. sec 19-85(1)(d) to consider strategy for crime detection or prevention.Communication (Direct Referral) Communication from the Chief of Police requesting a closed session conference pursuant to Wis Stat. sec 19-85(1)(d) to consider strategy for crime detection or prevention. Staff recommendation to the Public Safety and Licensing Committee on 06-08-10: Exempt pursuant to Wis Stat Sec 19.85(1)(d).Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5232 A Chapter 114 non-commercial uses in commercial districtsCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Amendments to Chapter 114 of the Racine Municipal Code addressing non-commercial uses in commercial districts. (Ord.12-10) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-9-10: That an ordinance be prepared and a public hearing scheduled. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5234 A CUP 1227 Frederick StreetCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Request from Kathleen Walsh for a conditional use permit at 1227 Frederick Street to accommodate a construction yard and storage facility. (Res.10-2066) Recommendation of the City Plan Commission on 6-9-10: That the item be approved subject to staff recommendations. Fiscal Note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5255 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: Reappoint Jeff Van Konigsveld 3727 Regency Dr Racine 53403 to the Racine Economic Development Committee to a 3 year term expiring on June the 1st, 2013Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5085 A Communication from the Racine Yacht Club requesting permission to use city parking lots in conjunction with the U.S. National F-18 Catamaran Sailing Championships on August 6-13, 2010, and waiver of Ord. 70-104 for overnight parking of vehicles and traileCommunicationSubject: Communication from the Racine Yacht Club requesting permission to use city parking lots in conjunction with the U.S. National F-18 Catamaran Sailing Championships on August 6-13, 2010, and waiver of Ord. 70-104 for overnight parking of vehicles and trailers. (x-ref 10-4666, Res.10-1868)Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5077 A Real Racine requesting to use the parking lot at the end of Barker Street for the World Series of Watercross on June 19 and 20, 2010.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Real Racine requesting to use the parking lot at the end of Barker Street for the World Series of Watercross on June 19 and 20, 2010. (Res.10-2084) Recommendation of the Public Works and Services Committee on 5-11-10: That permission be granted to Real Racine to use the parking lot at the end of Barker Street along the south right-of-way line for the World Series of Watercross on June 19 and 20, 2010, 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 this item be referred to the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services. Fiscal Note: N/A Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 6-9-10: that the request be approved with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed; B. A liability insurance certificate be filed prior to this event; C. Proper fueling equipment is used to eliminaApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5115 A request the installation of sidewalks on the North side of Humble Park along 21st.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Jack Powell, 3019 21st Street requesting the installation of sidewalks on the North side of Humble Park along 21st.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5173 A Communication from Caleb Robinson owner of Top Dog Hot Dog requesting premission to set-up his hot dog cart in Island park, Monday through Thursday from 6 to 10PM.CommunicationSubject: Communication from Caleb Robinson owner of Top Dog Hot Dog requesting premission to set-up his hot dog cart in Island park, Monday through Thursday from 6 to 10PM. (Res.10-2086) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation and Cultural Sevices 6-9-10: approve in concept with details to be worked out with staff. Fiscal note: To be determinedApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5239 A Communication from the Tuesday Optimist Club of Racine requesting permission to have a trailer stationed at Humble Park to sell food and beverages.CommunicationSubject: Direct Referral: Communication from the Tuesday Optimist Club of Racine requesting permission to have a trailer stationed at Humble Park to sell food and beverages. (Res.10-2085) Recommendation of the Board of Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services 6-9-10: approve for a three year period. 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. Fiscal note: N/AApproved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
10-5235 A Melvin Avenue National Register proposalsCommunicationSubject: (Direct Referral) Review of consultant proposals to prepare the Melvin Avenue National Register Nomination. (Res.10-2065) Recommendation of the Landmarks Preservation Commission on 6-7-10: That the firm of LJM Architects, Inc. be selected to prepare the Melvin Avenue National Register Nomination for a cost not to exceed $7,000. Further, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to enter into an agreement with LJM Architects, Inc. to prepare the Melvin Avenue National Register Nomination. Fiscal Note: All consulting costs are to be reimbursed by a Wisconsin Historical Society sub grant totaling $7,400.Approved as PresentedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2065 A Permission granted to retain LJM Architects, Inc., to prepare the Melvin Avenue National Register Nomination, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to enter into agreement with LJM Architects, Inc.ResolutionPermission granted to retain LJM Architects, Inc., to prepare the Melvin Avenue National Register Nomination, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to enter into agreement with LJM Architects, Inc. Resolved, that permission be granted to retain the firm of LJM Architects, Inc., to prepare the Melvin Avenue National Register Nomination for a cost not to exceed $7,000. Further resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an agreement with LJM Architects, Inc., to prepare the Melvin Avenue National Register Nomination. Fiscal Note: All consulting costs are to be reimbursed by a Wisconsin Historical Society sub-grant totaling $7,400.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2066 A Conditional Use Permit for 1227 Frederick Street to accommodate a construction yard and storage facility be approved subject to conditionsResolutionConditional Use Permit for 1227 Frederick Street to accommodate a construction yard and storage facility be approved subject to conditions Resolved, that the plans submitted by Kathleen Walsh, representing Kastler Builders, LLC., for a contractor yard/construction company at 1227 Frederick Street, be approved by the City Plan Commission, subject to the following conditions: a. That the plans presented to the Plan Commission on June 9, 2010 be approved, subject to the conditions container herein. b. That all applicable codes and ordinances shall be complied with and occupancy permits be obtained from the Building Inspection Department. c. That the rear area of the lot be paved to accommodate the parking and storage of construction vehicles. d. That the fencing along the alley and along the front of the building be painted to cover rust. e. All fencing shall have privacy slats installed to reduce view from adjacent properties and streets. f. That curb stops be added along the front 18’ of the front property line starting at the southwest corner of the AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2068 A Permission granted to The Rhino Bar to close High Street from Main Street to Chatham Street on June 19, 2010, for a fundraiser, contingent upon entering into a Hold Harmless Agreement with the City and with certain stipulationsResolutionPermission granted to The Rhino Bar to close High Street from Main Street to Chatham Street on June 19, 2010, for a fundraiser, contingent upon entering into a Hold Harmless Agreement with the City and with certain stipulations Resolved, that permission be granted to The Rhino Bar, 1659 N. Main Street, to close High Street from Main Street to Chatham Street, on Saturday, June 19, 2010, from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m., for a fundraiser, 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. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way; F. Any tents placed on the public right-of-way shall not be anchored by any means to the roadway surface; G. The sponsor shall pay a $250.00 special event fee. Further resolved, that the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer and CAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2069 A Permission granted to Coaster's Pub and Michigan Pub to close Hubbard Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard on July 31, 2010, for a street festival, contingent upon entering into a Hold Harmless Agreement with the City and upon certain stipulationResolutionPermission granted to Coaster's Pub and Michigan Pub to close Hubbard Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard on July 31, 2010, for a street festival, contingent upon entering into a Hold Harmless Agreement with the City and upon certain stipulations Resolved, that permission be granted to Coaster's Pub and Michigan Pub, to close Hubbard Street from Main Street to Michigan Boulevard, on Saturday, July 31 19, 2010, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., for a street festival, 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. No alcoholic beverages will be sold and/or dispensed within the street right-of-way; F. Any tents placed on the public right-of-way shall not be anchored by any means to the roadway surface; G. The sponsor shall pay a $300.00 special event fee. Further resolved, that the CommissAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2070 A Permission granted to Downtown Racine Corporation to place decorated clocks on sidewalks of Main Street and 6th Street from May 1, 2010 to October 1, 2010 with certain stipulationsResolutionPermission granted to Downtown Racine Corporation to place decorated clocks on sidewalks of Main Street and 6th Street from May 1, 2010 to October 1, 2010 with certain stipulations Resolved, that an agreement be executed, in accordance with Wis. Stat. sec. 66.0425, Privileges in Streets, to grant permission to the Downtown Racine Corporation, to place decorated clocks on the sidewalks of Main Street from State Street to 7th Street, and 6th Street from Main Street to Grand Avenue, from May 1, 2010 to October 1, 2010, with the stipulation that a minimum of a 5' sidewalk must be maintained at all times and that any damage to the sidewalk be repaired so as to not present a hazard to pedestrians. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2071 A Permission granted to the property owner to install a projecting sign over City right-of-way at 1816 Sixteenth Street contingent upon entering into a Hold Harmless Agreement with the CityResolutionPermission granted to the property owner to install a projecting sign over City right-of-way at 1816 Sixteenth Street contingent upon entering into a Hold Harmless Agreement with the City Resolved, that the property owner of 1816 Sixteenth Street be granted permission to install a stationary, projecting sign, 2 awnings and the existing mansard, 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 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.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2072 A Approval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract for PECFA Reimbursement for Walker Manufacturing SiteResolutionApproval of Amendment No. 1 to Contract for PECFA Reimbursement for Walker Manufacturing Site Resolved, that Amendment No. 1 to the contract to apply for PECFA reimbursement for the Walker Manufacturing Site, K. Singh & Associates, Inc., consultant, as submitted, be approved in the amount of $2,100.00. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of these professional services be appropriated from Account 974.000.5610, TIF No. 14. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2073 A Permission granted to place cameras on street light poles with approval by Commissioner of Public Works/City EngineerResolutionPermission granted to place cameras on street light poles with approval by Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer Resolved, that the Chief of Police be granted permission to place cameras on street light poles, in a manner as approved by the Commissioner of Public Works/City Engineer. Further resolved, that funding to provide the electric service feed to the cameras be appropriated from Account 403.990.5030, Surveillance Cameras. Fiscal Note: The estimated electric service installation cost is $1,500.00 with funding available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2074 A Contract 32-10 (K0-040), Storm and Sanitary Sewer Relining, be awarded to Musson Brothers, Inc.ResolutionContract 32-10 (K0-040), Storm and Sanitary Sewer Relining, be awarded to Musson Brothers, Inc. Resolved, that Contract 32-10 (K0-040), Storm and Sanitary Sewer Relining, be awarded to Musson Brothers, Inc., Rhinelander, WI, at its bid price of $390,172.85, it being the only responsible bidder. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this public works project be appropriated from the following accounts: $ 93,202.85 - Account 287.988.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Misc. Loc. $ 57,000.00 - Account 287.989.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Loc. $230,000.00 - Account 287.990.5310, Sanitary Sewer, Var. Loc. $ 9,970.00 - Account 104.990.5420, 10th St.Sewer Project $390,172.85 - Total Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2075 A Change Order No. 3 on Contract 52-09 (K9-053), Window Replacement at City Hall Annex, Softer Lite Window Company, be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 3 on Contract 52-09 (K9-053), Window Replacement at City Hall Annex, Softer Lite Window Company, be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 3 on Contract 52-09 (K9-053), Window Replacement at City Hall Annex, Softer Lite Window Company, contractor, be approved in the amount of $3,780.00. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 105.900.5010, BUS Capital Projects. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2076 A Change Order No. 2 on Contract 2-10 (K0-002), Incinerator Building Structural Slab Repair, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor, be approvedResolutionChange Order No. 2 on Contract 2-10 (K0-002), Incinerator Building Structural Slab Repair, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor, be approved Resolved, that Change Order No. 2 on Contract 2-10 (K0-002), Incinerator Building Structural Slab Repair, Seater Construction Co., Inc., contractor, be approved in the amount of $6,233.00. Further resolved, that funding to defray the cost of this change order be appropriated from Account 990.220.5030, CHP-Structural Repairs. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2077 A Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Mount Pleasant for the design, construction and maintenance of Stewart-McBride Pond Retrofit ProjectResolutionMayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the Village of Mount Pleasant for the design, construction and maintenance of Stewart-McBride Pond Retrofit Project Resolved, that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement for the design, construction and maintenance of the Stewart-McBride Pond Retrofit Project between the Village of Mount Pleasant and the City of Racine with the City's share of the cost to participate in the intergovernmental agreement being $287,594.00. Further resolved, that funding for the City's share of this capital project and subsequent maintenance cost for the pond be placed in the 2011 Storm Water Utility budget. Fiscal Note: Funds are available as herein delineated.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2079 A Approve transfer of funds to provide fiber cabling for various construction projects in 2010 and 2011ResolutionApprove transfer of funds to provide fiber cabling for various construction projects in 2010 and 2011 Resolved, that permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations to transfer $40,000 from the Telephone Fund Balance to Account 402-000-5750, Telephone Fund Land Improvements, to cover the cost of fiber cabling to City buildings. Fiscal Note: There are sufficient funds available for the transfer.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2080 A Permission granted to the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for the Lake Avenue Parking Ramp LED UpgradeResolutionPermission granted to the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations to apply for a Focus on Energy Grant for the Lake Avenue Parking Ramp LED Upgrade Resolved, that permission be granted for the Assistant Commissioner of Public Works/Operations to apply for the $1,969 Focus on Energy Grant for the Lake Avenue Parking Ramp LED Upgrade. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2081 A Permission granted to the Grants Facilitator to accept a grant from the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance to support initiatives provided by Racine Vocational Ministry, Safe Haven Gang Crime Diversion Task Force and Why Gangs, and Mayor and City ClerResolutionPermission granted to the Grants Facilitator to accept a grant from the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance to support initiatives provided by Racine Vocational Ministry, Safe Haven Gang Crime Diversion Task Force and Why Gangs, and Mayor and City Clerk be authorized to sign the Grant on behalf of the City Resolved, that permission be granted for the Grants Facilitator to accept the $91,000 grant from the Wisconsin Office of Justice Assistance (Grant Control No. 2010-024) to support initiatives provided by Racine Vocational Ministry, Safe Haven Gang Crime Diversion Task Force and Why Gangs, and that the Mayor and City Clerk be authorized and directed to sign the grant agreement on behalf of the City of Racine. Fiscal Note: No match required on the part of the City.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2082 A Permission granted to the Purchasing Agent to negotiate with Shoreline Motorsports for the purchase of an ATV for the Police DepartmentResolutionPermission granted to the Purchasing Agent to negotiate with Shoreline Motorsports for the purchase of an ATV for the Police Department Resolved, that being in the best interest of the City, permission be granted for the Purchasing Agent to negotiate with Shoreline Motorsports for the purchase of a 2008 Kawasaki ATV for the Police Department. Fiscal Note: Funds are available in Account 241.000.5770, Forfeiture.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2083 A Permission to adopt the strategy for crime detection and preventionResolutionPermission to adopt the strategy for crime detection and prevention Resolved, that the strategy for crime detection and prevention be adopted. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2084 A Permission granted to Racine County Convention & Visitors Bureau, d/b/a Real Racine, to use the parking lot at the end of Barker Street on June 19 and 20, 2010 for the World Series of Watercross, contingent upon entering into a Hold Harmless Agreement witResolutionPermission granted to Racine County Convention & Visitors Bureau, d/b/a Real Racine, to use the parking lot at the end of Barker Street on June 19 and 20, 2010 for the World Series of Watercross, contingent upon entering into a Hold Harmless Agreement with the City and with certain stipulations Resolved, that permission be granted to Racine County Convention & Visitors Bureau, d/b/a Real Racine, to use the parking lot at the end of Barker Street along the south right-of-way line for the World Series of Watercross on June 19 and 20, 2010, with the following stipulations: A. A hold harmless agreement be executed. B. Proof of liability insurance be filed prior to this event. C. Proper fueling equipment is used to eliminate environmental concerns. D. Any overtime costs incurred by any City department be charged to the sponsor. Further resolved, that the Parks, Recreation and Cultural Services Department, Commissioner of Public Works/Engineer and Chief of Police provide limited assistance in the interest of public safety to implement this event. Fiscal Note: There willAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2085 A Permission granted to the Tuesday Optimist Club of Racine to place a trailer at Humble Park to sell food and beverages contingent upon entering into a Hold Harmless Agreement with the CityResolutionPermission granted to the Tuesday Optimist Club of Racine to place a trailer at Humble Park to sell food and beverages contingent upon entering into a Hold Harmless Agreement with the City Resolved, that permission be granted to the Tuesday Optimist Club of Racine to place a trailer at Humble Park to sell food and beverages for a three year period beginning June 9, 2010. 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. Fiscal Note: N/AAdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2086 A Approval be granted in concept to Caleb Robinson of Top Dog Hot Dog to set-up hot dog cart in Island ParkResolutionApproval be granted in concept to Caleb Robinson of Top Dog Hot Dog to set-up hot dog cart in Island Park Resolved, that approval in concept with details to be worked out, be granted to Caleb Robinson, owner of Top Dog Hot Dog, to set-up his hot dog cart in Island Park, Monday through Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Fiscal Note: To be determined.AdoptedPass Action details Not available
Res.10-2067 A Preliminary - Ten (10) Year Benefits and DamagesResolutionPreliminary - Ten (10) Year Benefits and Damages Resolved, by the Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin: 1. The Common Council hereby declares its intention to exercise its power under §. 66.0703, 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 both sides: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Alley bounded by 8th Ave to 9th Ave. and South St. to Shoreland Ave. Alley bounded by Carmel Ave. to Mohr Ave. and Graham St. to Chicago St. Alley bounded by Goold St. to Jones Ave. and Geneva St. to La Salle St. Alley bounded by Goold St. to Walton Ave. and La Salle St. to Superior St. Alley bounded by Jerome Blvd. to Twentieth St. and Taylor Ave. to Kearney Ave. Alley bounded by Jones Ave. to Walton Ave. and Charles St. to Geneva St. Alley bounded by Lindermann Ave. to Kinzie Ave. and Hayes Ave. to Grove Ave. Alley bounded by Slauson Ave. to Washington Ave. and Taylor Ave. to Phillips Ave. Alley bounded bReferred  Action details Not available
Res.10-2078 A Approve Vacation of sidewalk adjacent to 2716 Northwestern AvenueResolutionApprove Vacation of sidewalk adjacent to 2716 Northwestern Avenue Resolved, that since public interest requires it, the following parcel of land, more particularly described as follows, be and hereby is vacated and discontinued: The sidewalk adjacent to 2716 Northwestern Avenue extending from Northwestern Avenue to Neptune Avenue. Fiscal Note: N/AReferred  Action details Not available
Res.10-2087 A Final - Ten (10) Year Benefits & DamagesResolutionFinal - Ten (10) Year Benefits & Damages WHEREAS, the Public Works & Services Committee of the Common Council of the City of Racine, Wisconsin, held a public hearing at the Council Chambers in the City Hall at 5:30 P.M. on the 8th day of June, 2010 for the purpose of hearing all interested persons concerning the preliminary resolution and report of the Commissioner of Public Works on the proposed improvement of: PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVING Chatham Street from Barker Street to Kewaunee Street Chatham Street from William Street to Melvin Avenue Orchard Street from Nineteenth Street to Twentieth Street Orchard Street from Durand Avenue to Pierce Boulevard Perry Avenue from Byrd Avenue to Sixteenth Street SEWER AND WATER LATERALS Chatham Street from Barker Street to Kewaunee Street Orchard Street from Nineteenth Street to Twentieth Street Orchard Street from Durand Avenue to Pierce Boulevard SIDEWALK West Boulevard from Fifteenth Street to Wright Avenue NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of RacineReferred  Action details Not available
Ord.11-10 A Ordinance No. 11-10 To amend Sec. 46-28 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Purchases over $25,000; advertising for bids, and to create Sec. 46-39 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to ProcureOrdinanceOrdinance No. 11-10 To amend Sec. 46-28 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Purchases over $25,000; advertising for bids, and to create Sec. 46-39 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Procurement of Professional Services. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Sec. 46-28 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by deleting in the first sentence “, excepting” and replacing with “other than”; by deleting in the second sentence the word “for.” and by adding the following sentence at the end of the paragraph: “Participation in a bidding process for the same or similar items in association with other governmental units fulfills the bidding requirement.” Sec. 46-28. Purchases over $25,000.00; advertising for bids. (a) Bids shall be required for every purchase of materials, supplies, equipment or contractual services other than professional services, the estimated cost of which exceeds $25,000.00. Bids shall be advertised in the manner provided in Wis. StaReferred  Action details Not available
Ord.12-10 A Ordinance No. 12-10 To amend Secs. 114-1, 114-328(1), 114-408(13), 114-428(4), 114-447(b), 114-448(9), 114-467(b), and Sec. 114-488 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Zoning.OrdinanceOrdinance No. 12-10 To amend Secs. 114-1, 114-328(1), 114-408(13), 114-428(4), 114-447(b), 114-448(9), 114-467(b), and Sec. 114-488 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine, Wisconsin relating to Zoning. The Common Council of the City of Racine do ordain as follows: Part 1: Sec. 114-1 of the Municipal Code of the City of Racine is hereby amended by inserting the following definitions after the definition “Coin-operated amusement device:” ""Commercial-type and Non-commercial-type uses. (1) Commercial-type uses means those which primarily do involve the sale of goods or services, usually intended for a wide spectrum of the consumers. These uses are typically open to the patrons for business transactions at least six days per week, at least six consecutive hours each day between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m., the following day. Examples of commercial-type uses include a bakery with walk-in retail sales, bank, bookstore, clothing store, grocery store, barber shop, night club, hotel, hardware store, movie theatre, restaurant, auto repair, or other similar uReferred  Action details Not available