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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 2018

7:00 P.M. - COUNCIL CHAMBERS – MUNICIPAL BUILDING

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING HELD: August 21, 2018

COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT

PUBLIC HEARING: 1) Amend Chapter 550, Zoning Code, through the creation of Section 550-

134C(1)(b)[3] & Section 550-130J(3)(a), pertaining to marquee signs

2) Amend Chapter550, Zoning Code, through the addition and removal of

language in Section 550-123E(3)(a), Fencing Standards

COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Committee – August 27 & 28, 2018

Plan Commission – August 27, 2018

Public Works Commission – August 28, 2018

OLD BUSINESS: “NONE - No noticed agenda items (per Wis. Stat. sec. 19.84(2))”.

COMMUNICATION & RECOMMENDATIONS:

1. Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce & Watertown Main Street Program updates

2. Disallowance of Claim by Mara Tarp

NEW BUSINESS: “NONE - No noticed agenda items (per Wis. Stat. sec. 19.84(2))”.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

REPORTS & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS:

Board of Canvassers – August 17, 2018

City Wide Bicycle & Pedestrian Path Task Force-July 24, 2018

Payroll Summaries – August 15-28, 2018

Site Plan Review Committee – August 27, 2018

Tourism Commission – July 12, 2018

Transit Commission – August 20, 2018

LICENSES: “NONE - No noticed agenda items (per Wis. Stat. sec. 19.84(2))”.

ORDINANCES: SPONSOR COMMITTEE READING

Ord. #18-8 – Amend Section 303-2 “Adoption of Codes,” and Section 303-9 “Investigation”

and Section 303-21 “Knox-Box® Key System” of Chapter 303,

“Fires & Fire Prevention” Ald. Raether Public Safety 2nd

Ord. #18-9 – Amend Chapter 76, Article 2, Finance & Taxation: Room Tax, through the addition

of language to Section 76-11, Enactment (with a positive recommendation)

Mayor David Finance/Plan 1st

Ord. #18-10 – Amend Chapter 550, Zoning, through creating definitions under Section 550-15; &

through defining, creating & identifying appropriate Zoning Districts for short-term

rental, tourist rooming house & accessory Dwelling Unit Land Uses (with

a positive recommendation) Mayor David Finance/Plan 1st

RESOLUTIONS: SPONSOR COMMITTEE

Exh. #8678 - Authorizing the City to file an Appeal to real estate assessment objection (MillerCoors,

LLC, 1224 American Way.) Mayor David

Exh. #8679 – Authorizing the purchase of 3 new squad cars

(on desks Tuesday night) Mayor David Finance

Exh. #8680 – Authorizing the purchase of a new VFD for Well #6 from

CTW Corporation Ald. Maron Public Works

Exh. #8681 – Authorizing Change Order No. 1, 2018 Sanitary Sewer & Water Main contract

with Forest Landscaping Ald. Maron Public Works

Exh. #8682 – Authorizing Change Order No. 1, 2018 Curb & Gutter & Sidewalk contract

with Rennhack Construction Ald. Maron Public Works

Exh. #8683 – Approve WI DNR Urban Forestry Grant application Mayor David Finance

Exh. #8684 – Appointing City Attorney Rose Simon-Silva Mayor David Finance

Exh. #8685 – Approve Employee Handbook update regarding the Internal

Job Posting Policy Mayor David Finance

Exh. #8686 – Convene in Closed Session Pursuant to Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(1)(e) Deliberating

or negotiating the purchasing of public properties, the investing of public funds, or conducting other

specified public business, whenever competitive or bargaining reasons require a closed session

(Acquisition of 107 W. Main Street Property).

Reconvene in Open Session Under Wisconsin Statute Section 19.85(2).

COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT

ADJOURNMENT

“Any invocation that may be offered before the official start of the Council meeting shall be the voluntary offering of a private citizen, to

and for the benefit of the Council. The views or beliefs expressed by the invocation speaker have not been previously reviewed or

approved by the Council, and the Council does not endorse the religious beliefs or views of this, or any other speaker.”

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COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

Mayor David called the regular meeting of the City of Watertown Common Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on

Tuesday, August 21, 2018, in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

ROLL CALL

Roll call showed the following members present: Ald. McFarland, Tortomasi, Berg, Larsen, Zgonc, Raether, Tietz,

Maron and Kilps. Absent: None. Also present: Police Chief Tim Roets, Fire Chief Kraig Biefeld, Engineer Jaynellen

Holloway, Interim City Attorney William Cole, Zoning Administrator Jacob Maas and Clerk/Treasurer Elissa Meltesen.

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

The Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.

MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETING

Mayor David inquired if there were additions or corrections to the minutes of the meeting held Tuesday, August 7,

2018. There being none, the minutes were approved as presented.

PUBLIC HEARING

Mayor David declared open at 7:02 p.m. a public hearing regarding an amendment to Chapter 550, Zoning Code,

through the creation of Section 550-56Y: Short-Term Rental, Section 550-56Z: Tourist Rooming House and Section 550-

56AA: Accessory Dwelling Unit. With no one present to speak, Mayor David closed the public hearing.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Finance Committee, August 13, 2018. 1500 S. Third St., asbestos abatement quote from Advanced Health &

Safety LLC. Two quotes were received with the lowest from Advanced Health & Safety LLC for $4,950. Motion carried to

approve quote. Interim staffing at Street Department. Mayor David informed the Finance Committee that Engineering

Project Manager Jay Haberkorn will be the temporary Assistant Street Superintendent a few days a week. Employee

Handbook update: Use of vacation time at termination of employment and retirement. Motion carried to refer this item to

the Employee Advisory Committee for a recommendation. Employee Handbook update: meal allowance amounts.

Motion carried to adjust meal allowances for employees traveling for work to: breakfast $10, lunch $15, dinner $20.

Purchase of Telvue HyperCaster AIO B100 (video server/cable caster). Three bids were received with low bid from

Telvue for $8,365. Motion carried to approve the purchase. Additional police squad car purchase. Chief Roets

recommends purchasing three squad cars before year end as he was notified of a significant price increase for next year.

Ordering the cars in 2018 will result in approximate savings of $33,000. Motion carried to purchase squad cars, budget

amendment will be required. Closed Session per Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) to discuss land purchase. Motion carried to

move into closed session. Reconvene to open session. Motion carried to reconvene to open session. Mayor David

announced approval to allocate TID 5 funds to RDA to purchase a property on the 100 block of W. Main Street. Closed

Session per Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) to review City Attorney applications. Motion carried to move into closed session.

Reconvene to open session. Motion carried to reconvene to open session. Report received and placed on file.

Plan Commission, August 13, 2018. Fence variance request for 529 Hall Street. Property owner is requesting

permission to install a 6’ privacy fence. Motion carried to approve variance without conditions. Preliminary CSM for 1513

and 1517 Neenah Street. Property owner is requesting to combine two lots into one and be zoned Two-Family

Residential. Motion carried to approve preliminary CSM with condition that lot 1 have an Airport Approach Protection

Zone elevation limit of 876 feet above mean sea level for all building, structures and objects. 307 College Avenue

driveway variance request. Property owner would like to extend driveway along rear and side yard lot lines within three

feet of property line. Motion carried to approve variance without conditions. Initial review of Zoning Code amendment to

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Section 550-134C(1)(b): Central Business Zoning District Signs. Motion carried to set public hearing date for September

4, 2018 Common Council meeting. Initial review of Zoning Code amendment to Section 550-13E(3)(a): Maximum Height

for Fencing Standards. Motion carried to set public hearing date for September 4, 2018 Common Council meeting.

Approve Site Plan Review minutes of July 23, 2018. Motion carried to approve these minutes. Approve Plan Commission

minutes of July 23, 2018. Motion carried to approve these minutes. Report received and placed on file.

Public Safety & Welfare Committee, August 8, 2018. Stop sign at intersection of Bayberry and Hidde Drives.

Motion carried to approve placement of a stop sign on Hidde Drive at Bayberry Drive. E. Main St./E. Water St./ Summit

Ave. intersection study. Motion carried to pursue study and place in budget for 2019. Williams street parking update.

Motion carried to table this item until the person making request can be present. Amending Ordinance Section 303-2

Adoption of Codes, Section 303-9 Investigation and Section 303-21 Knox Box Key System. Motion carried to forward this

ordinance to Common Council for approval. Report received and placed on file.

COMMUNICATIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS

Mayor David noted preliminary population estimates for the City were included in the Common Council packet.

Mayor David recognized employees for years of service: Jaynellen Holloway and Lisa Bishop - 5 years; Michael

Hawes and Scott Hiller - 20 years.

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE

Certified accounts in the amount of $587,587.78 were presented for payment. Ald. Tietz moved to pay all

certified accounts, seconded by Ald. Kilps and carried by roll call vote: Yes–9; No–0. (Listing of accounts payable on file

and open for public inspection in Clerk/Treasurer’s office.)

REPORTS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

The following reports were presented: Cable TV Regulatory Board-June 12, 2018; Cash & Investment Summary-

July 31, 2018; Committee of the Whole-August 7, 2018; Employee Advisory Committee-July 10, 2018; Historic

Preservation & Downtown Design Commission-July 18, 2018; Licensing Board-August 16, 2018; Payroll Summaries–

August 1-14, 2018; Police & Fire Commission-July 9 & 19, 2018; Redevelopment Authority-August 8, 2018; Reserve

Balances-July 31, 2018; Tourism Commission-August 9, 2018. Mayor David noted a correction for the rain date of the

Watertown Area Softball Players event to the Licensing Board minutes. All other reports accepted as presented.

LICENSES

Applications for beverage operator licenses for year ending June 30, 2019: Bambi Ashcraft, Michele Justin-Behm,

Jacob Bivens, Emily Boyd, Zachery Britten, William Caudle II, Stefan Gillis, Sean Guthrie, Robert Hamburgur, Paul Jurck

,Deborah Keck, Kyle Krueger, Nicole Lesavage, Kimberly McDaniel, Jennifer Merline, Carolina Quezada, Alice Roeder,

Natalie Saniter, Jessica Schmidt, Cynthia Scott, Amanda Smith, Trever Statz, Lori Stull, Cynthia Torres, Pamela

Weissenrider, Arial Wickert. Ald. Tietz moved to approve these licenses, seconded by Ald. Raether and carried by voice

vote.

Application for “Class B” Malt and Liquor license: Camelia Martinez dba La Casa Mexican Restaurant, 302 E.

Main Street (fka La Finca). Ald. Larsen moved to approve the license, seconded by Ald. McFarland and carried by voice

vote.

Application for Special Event (temporary Class “B” malt and temporary “Class B” wine) licenses: Watertown Area

Softball Players (WASP), Riverside Park Ball Diamonds, Friday and Saturday, Sept. 14-15, 2018 with Sunday (rain date)

Sept. 16, 2018. Ald. Maron moved to approve these licenses, seconded by Ald. Kilps and carried by voice vote.

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Application for outdoor event: Amend premises at Elks Lodge for annual charity Bean Bag Toss in parking lot,

Saturday, Sept. 22, 2018. Ald. McFarland moved to approve the premises amendment, seconded by Ald. Larsen and

carried by voice vote.

ORDINANCES

Ord. #18-7, to create Section 500-3B, “Stop Intersections” of Chapter 500, “Vehicles and Traffic”, Hidde and

Bayberry Drive. Sponsor: Alderperson Raether. From: Public Safety & Welfare Committee. Ald. Raether moved to

approve this ordinance on its first reading, seconded by Ald. McFarland and carried by roll call vote: Yes-9. No-0. Motion

was then made by Ald. Raether, seconded by Ald. McFarland to suspend the rules and approve this ordinance on its

second reading. Motion carried by roll call vote: Yes-9. No-0.

Ord. #18-8, to amend Section 303-2 “Adoption of Codes,” and Section 303-9 “Investigation” and Section 303-21

“Knox Box® Key System” of Chapter 303, “Fires and Fire Prevention”. Sponsor: Ald. Raether. From: Public Safety &

Welfare Committee. Ald. Zgonc moved to approve this ordinance on its first reading, seconded by Ald. Raether and

carried by roll call vote: Yes-9. No-0.

RESOLUTIONS

Exhibit #8677, to update Employee Handbook meal reimbursement amounts was presented. Sponsor: Mayor

David. From: Finance Committee. Ald. Tietz moved for adoption, seconded by Ald. Raether and carried by roll call vote:

Yes-9; No-0.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Ald. Tortomasi moved to adjourn,

seconded by Ald. Zgonc and carried by voice vote, the time being 7:15 p.m.

Elissa Meltesen, Clerk/Treasurer

(Complete video of Council Proceedings on DVD.)

(DISCLAIMER: These minutes are uncorrected; any corrections will be noted in the proceedings at which these minutes are approved.)

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Pursuant of Section 62.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes and Section 550-140 of the City of Watertown

Municipal Code, a notice is hereby given by the Common Council of the City of Watertown, Wisconsin, that a public

hearing will be held on the 4th day of September, 2018 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 106 Jones Street,

Watertown, Wisconsin at 7:00 P.M., or shortly thereafter, to amend Chapter 550, Zoning Code, through the creation of

Section 550-134C(1)(b)[3]: Business Signs, CB Zoning District, Marquee Signs & Section 550-130J(3)(a): Signs in Historic

or Special Districts, Internally Illuminated signs. Marquee signs are defined under Section 550-131B(3). This legislation

allows marquee signs to exist via Conditional Use Permit in the Central Business Zoning District. Marquee signs in the

Central Business Zoning District shall only be permitted on structures with evidence, historic photos and any other

documentation, of a prior marquee sign. All marquee signs in the Central Business Zoning District shall be restored to their

original appearance and dimensions based on historic photos and any other documentation. Marquee signs may have

lighting restored to their original appearance and dimensions based on historic photos and any other documentation. This

legislation also creates an exception for internally illuminated marquee signs within Central Business Zoning District and

Downtown Historic District that comply with the requirements of the proposed legislation. A copy of the proposed

amendments are on file at the City Clerk’s Office for review 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

All persons wishing to be heard are invited to be present. Written comments may be submitted to City Clerk Elissa

Meltesen, 106 Jones Street, Watertown, WI 53094.

CITY OF WATERTOWN

Jacob A. Maas, CFM Zoning & Floodplain Administrator

JM/nmz

PUBLISH:

August 21, 2018

and

August 28, 2018

(BLOCK AD)

Proposed amendment create to Section 550-134C(1)(b)[3]: [3] Permitted sign type: marquee sign

[a] All marquee signs shall require a Conditional Use Permit [b} All marquee signs shall be restored to their original appearance and dimensions based

on historic photos and any other documentation. [c] Marqee signs may have lighting restored to their original appearance and dimensions

based on historic photos and any other documentation. [d] Marquee signs shall only be permitted on structures with evidence, historic photos and

any other documentation, of a prior marquee sign.

Proposed amendment to create Section 550-130J(3)(a) as follows:

(a) Except Marquee Signs defined under Section 550-131B(3), and comply with Section 550-134C(1)(b)[3]

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Pursuant of Section 62.23 of the Wisconsin Statutes and Section 550-140 of the City of Watertown

Municipal Code, a notice is hereby given by the Common Council of the City of Watertown, Wisconsin, that a public

hearing will be held on the 4th day of September, 2018 in the Council Chambers of the Municipal Building, 106 Jones Street,

Watertown, Wisconsin at 7:00 P.M., or shortly thereafter, to amend Chapter 550, Zoning Code, through the addition and

removal of language in Section 550-123E(3)(a): Fencing Standards, Maximum Height Standards. This legislation sets the

maximum fence height in the front yard or street side yard to be 48 inches tall. Currently fences in the front yard or street

side yard may only have a maximum fence height of 36 inches. Vision triangle standards at intersections must still be

complied with. A copy of the proposed amendments are on file at the City Clerk’s Office for review 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,

Monday through Friday.

All persons wishing to be heard are invited to be present. Written comments may be submitted to City Clerk Elissa

Meltesen, 106 Jones Street, Watertown, WI 53094.

CITY OF WATERTOWN Jacob A. Maas, CFM Zoning & Floodplain Administrator JM/nmz PUBLISH: August 21, 2018 and August 28, 2018 (BLOCK AD)

Proposed amendment to Section 550-123E(3)(a):

(a) Fences in excess of 36 48 inches tall shall not be permitted within a front yard setback nor in any location in a front yard that is closer to the street than the building;

FINANCE COMMITTEE Monday, August 27, 2018

The Finance Committee met on the above date at 5:30 p.m. in room 2044 of the Municipal Building. The following members were present: Mayor John David, Ald. McFarland, Tortomasi, Berg, and Kilps. Also present were Fire Chief Kraig Biefeld, Fire Department Administrative Assistant Andrea Peters, Recreation Director Randy Wojtasiak, City Engineer Jaynellen Holloway, Civil Staff Engineer Andrew Beyer, Zoning Administrator Jacob Maas, Interim Street Superintendent Randy Franks, City Clerk/Treasurer Elissa Meltesen, and citizen Cindia Cameron.

1. Review & approve WDNR Case Closure Fees for 302 Market Street. In 2008 the City reconstructed S. Third Street. The City was eligible to receive PECFA funds to provide closer to the four contaminated sites. In 2012 the City contracted METCO, a firm out of La Crosse, to assist in the closure of the four contaminated sites. PECFA funds covered the costs associated with the site remediation, but the final closure package submitted by METCO to the WDNR is not eligible for PECFA funding & must be funded by the City. Whereas there was no budgeted amount in the underground storage tank UST Remediation account, these funds are eligible to be paid out of TID #5 funding. The closure fee is $1,700.00. METCO has stated that this amount could be similar for the other projects associated with the S. Third Street reconstruction. Motion was made by Alderperson Berg, seconded by Alderperson McFarland to take the funds from TID #5, from Administration Acct. #09-58-05-30. Motion passed unanimously.

2. Review & approve reallocation of remaining $27,792 in Rec. Admin. Capital Project Acct. #05-55-20-70. Recreation Director Randy Wojtasiak was present to explain that their new recreation program & park rental of buildings and other facilities will now be able to be done online. Instead of paying a large amount for a program that does that, we will be making a monthly & annual payment for software that will be updated for free as the years go by. He indicated that we are in need of two exterior doors at the Senior Center and two new air conditioners. He would like to use some of this funding for those purchases. The Mayor indicated that more detail would be appropriate here. By consensus, the Finance Committee unanimously agreed to approve the reallocation. Randy will come back in the near future with specifics of what the costs will be for each of the capital projects.

3. Review & approve bid for Asbestos Inspection quote for 1112 West Street. Fire Chief Kraig Biefeld was present to explain that he has gotten quotes for the Asbestos Inspection of 1112 West Street, a home that the City owns & will be taking down for future Industrial Park expansion. Chief Biefeld received two quotes, one from Advanced Health & Safety & one from Testudo. Advanced Health & Safety was $1,450.00, while Testudo was $1,500.00. He is recommending Advanced Health & Safety. Alderperson McFarland made motion to accept this bid, seconded by Alderperson Berg & passed unanimously.

4. Review & approve Internal Job Posting Policy. Fire Department Administrative Assistant & Chairman of the Employee Advisory Committee Andrea Peters was present to explain that the employees would like to see internal job postings for any positions that are open throughout the City. They would like them posted for one week prior to the postings going out to the general public. Motion was made by Alderperson Tortomasi, seconded by Alderperson Berg to approve this per the attached memo. Motion passed unanimously.

5. Review & approve City employee name badges policy Again, Fire Department Administrative Assistant & Chairman of the Employee Advisory Committee Andrea Peters was present to explain that this item, due to a slight oversight is not quite ready to go to the Finance Committee so she asked that it be tabled to a future meeting. Motion was made by Alderperson McFarland, seconded by Alderperson Kilps to table this item to a future Finance Committee meeting. Motion passed unanimously.

6. Chapter 550, Zoning Code, Section 550-56Y: Short-Term Rental, Section 550-56Z: Tourist Rooming House & Section 550-56AA: Accessory Dwelling Unit, Review Public Hearing comments. City Zoning Administrator Jacob Maas was present to inform the Finance Committee that there were no public hearing comments at the Common Council. He is recommending that we move forward with these changes to the Zoning Code concerning Airbnb rentals & room tax collection. Motion was made by Alderperson McFarland, seconded by Alderperson Kilps to recommend this to the Common Council. Motion passed unanimously.

7. Review & approve Urban Forestry Grant application. Zoning Administrator Maas was again present to explain that this Urban Forestry Grant application is for 2019. It does require some matching funds, which could be in-kind work done by the Forestry Department, such as tree planting & other things. Motion was made by Alderperson Tortomasi, seconded by Alderperson Berg to approve this grant application. The grant ranges will be anywhere from $1,000.00 to $50,000.00 with a 50/50 match. Motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the committee, Ald. Kilps moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. Tortomasi and passed unanimously. The time being 6:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, John David Mayor

FINANCE COMMITTEE Tuesday, August 28, 2018

The Finance Committee met on the above date at 5:00 p.m. in room 2041 of the Municipal Building. The following members were present: Mayor John David, Ald. McFarland, Tortomasi, Berg, and Kilps.

1. Closed Session per Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) to conduct interviews. Motion was made by Alderperson Tortomasi, seconded by Alderperson Berg to move into closed session. A roll call vote was taken & passed unanimously.

2. Reconvene to open session. Motion was made by Alderperson McFarland, seconded by Alderperson Berg to reconvene to open session.

In open session the Mayor announced that the Finance Committee was recommending

Rose Simon-Silva to the Common Council for the position of City Attorney. The pay rate will be $43.03 per hour, annually $89,502.40. Motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the committee, Ald. Berg moved to adjourn, seconded by Ald. McFarland and passed unanimously. The time being 7:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted, John David Mayor

PLAN COMMISSION MEETING Minutes August 27, 2018 Meeting was called to order at 4:31 PM by Mayor David, in attendance Augie Tietz, Steve Board, Sherry Cira, Rick Tortomasi, Jaynellen Holloway. Absent Tony Arnett, Also present Jacob Mass

1) Review & Recommendation – Zoning Code Amendment – Section 550-56: Accessary Uses

The City of Watertown Building, Safety & Zoning Department became aware of short-terms rentals within the Watertown community in 2017. The Building, Safety & Zoning Department has drafted language that covers three areas of concern for rentals: 1.) Short-Term Rentals; 2.) Tourist Rooming Houses; and 3.) Accessory Dwelling Units. Actions:

1) Public Hearing at the August 21, 2018 Common Council Meeting. No comments were made.

2) Finance Committee August 27 for approval of Section 76-11 amendment. 3) The City of Watertown Tourism Commission reviewed and gave a positive

recommendation. Motion: by Steve, second by Augie for Positive recommendation of Zoning Code Amendment Section 550-56: Accessory Uses. Additions and changes listed. Amendment to Chapter 76 Article II, Finance and Taxation: Room Tax Under Section 76-11: Enactment. Pursuant to § 66.0615, Wis. Stats., a room tax is hereby imposed on the privilege of furnishing, at retail, rooms or lodging to transients by hotel keepers, motel operators, bed-and-breakfast operators, lodging marketplace, owners of short-term rentals or tourist rooming houses and other persons furnishing accommodations that are available to the public, irrespective of whether membership is required for use of the accommodations. In this article, "hotel," "motel" and "transient" have the meaning set forth in § 77.52(2)(a)(1), Wis. Stats. Any tax so imposed shall not be subject to the selective sales tax as provided in Ch. 77, Wis. Stats.

Amendment to Definitions under Section 550-15

“Accessory dwelling unit” See § 550-56AA “Lodging marketplace” See Wisconsin State Statute 66.0615(1)(bs) “Short-Term Rental” See § 550-56Y “Tourist or Transient” A person who travels to a location away from his or her permanent address regardless if the tourist or transient is there for the season, the month, a week, a day or less. “Tourist Rooming House” See § 550-56Z

Amendments to Accessory Land Uses under Section 550-56

550-56Y Short-Term Rental means residential dwelling that is offered for rent for a fee to tourist or transients for fewer than 29 consecutive days. Short-term rental does not include bed & breakfast establishments. Purpose: The following Short Term Rental land use establishes zoning and licensing regulations created to ensure applicable State and City Laws are followed, to protect persons engaged in this practice as landlord or tenant; to protect against adverse impacts of noise, odor, disturbance, adverse visual impacts, or other nuisances, that this practice could have upon neighboring properties; to preserve property values for the benefit of the City; and also to control impacts of such operations on municipal services

(1) Regulations. (a) Any person who maintains, manages, or operates a short-term rental

must: [1] Obtain from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and

Consumer Protection or its agent the City of Watertown Health Department, under § 319-21, a license as a tourist rooming house.

[a] Under a tourist rooming house license, an operator may rent as many as 4 units, including, but not limited to rooms, cottages or cabins. A hotel license is needed if 5 or more units are being rented.

(b) Short-term rentals must comply with General Code Chapter 76, Article II: Finance and Taxation, Room Tax, except:

[1] Short-term rentals that are rented through a lodging marketplace must comply with Wisconsin State Statute 66.0615(5)

(c) All refuse containers shall be screened from view (d) Sleeping quarters related to a short-term rental establishment use shall

only be located within the principal structure on the parcel. Accessory buildings, accessory dwelling units, recreational vehicles or recreational trailers cannot be used for sleeping quarters.

[1] Recreational vehicles or recreational trailers must be parked off street and parked on the parcel’s paved driveway

(e) Occupancy limits shall not exceed the number of occupants allowed under Wisconsin Administrative Code Section ATCP 72.

(f) Food or liquor shall not be prepared and/or provided by any person who maintains, manages or operates a short-term rental.

(g) The person who maintains, manages or operates a short-term rental may not reside at the short-term rental during occupancy by a tourist or transient.

550-56Z Tourist Rooming House means any lodging place or tourist cabin or cottage where sleeping accommodations are offered for pay to tourist or transients. “Tourist rooming house” does not include boardinghouses, hotels (commercial indoor lodging) or bed & breakfast establishments.

(1) Regulations.

(a) Any person who maintains, manages, or operates a tourist rooming house must:

[1] Obtain from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer Protection or its agent the City of Watertown Health Department, under § 319-21, a license as a tourist rooming house.

[a] Under a tourist rooming house license, an operator may rent as many as 4 units, including, but not limited to rooms, cottages or cabins. A hotel license is needed if 5 or more units are being rented.

(b) A tourist rooming house must comply with General Code Chapter 76, Article II: Finance and Taxation, Room Tax, except:

[1] A tourist rooming house that are rented through a lodging marketplace must comply with Wisconsin State Statute 66.0615(5)

(c) All refuse containers shall be screened from view (d) All tourist rooming houses shall be located above the first floor (e) Occupancy limits shall not exceed the number of occupants allowed under

Wisconsin Administrative Code Section ATCP 72. (f) Food or liquor shall not be prepared and/or provided by any person who

maintains, manages or operates a tourist rooming house. 550-56AA Accessory dwelling unit. A dwelling unit that is located on the same lot as a principal residential structure to which it is accessory, and that is subordinate in area to the principal dwelling, not including in-family suite under Section 550-79B. Internal, attached, and detached accessory dwelling units shall be allowed accessory to a principal residential structure, subject to the following:

1) No more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on a parcel.

2) Rooftop decks shall not be allowed. 3) The minimum gross floor area of accessory

dwelling units shall be three hundred (300) square feet.

4) Under no circumstance shall an accessory dwelling unit’s square footage exceed the first habitable floor of the principal structure

5) An owner of the property must occupy at least one (1) dwelling unit on the parcel as their primary place of residence.

6) Accessory dwelling units shall not be used for short-term rentals under Section 550-56Y

7) Accessory dwelling units that are internal to a principal residential structure shall also comply with the following requirements:

(g) Internal accessory dwelling units are limited to eight hundred (800) square feet. In no case shall the floor area of the internal accessory dwelling unit exceed the floor area of the first floor of the primary structure.

(h) The entire internal accessory dwelling unit shall be located on one level.

(i) The creation of the accessory dwelling unit shall not result in additional entrances facing the public street on the principal structure.

(2) Accessory dwelling units that are attached to a principal residential structure shall also comply with the following requirements:

(a) The maximum floor area for an attached accessory dwelling unit shall be eight hundred (800) square feet.

(b) The creation of the accessory dwelling unit shall not result in additional entrances facing the public street on the primary structure.

(c) Any stairways leading to an upper story of an accessory dwelling unit shall be enclosed.

(d) The primary exterior materials of an attached accessory dwelling unit shall match the primary exterior materials of the

(e) principal structure. Detached accessory dwelling units shall also comply with the following requirements:

(f) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed the height of the principal residential structure. In no case shall the highest point of the roof of the detached accessory dwelling unit exceed the highest point of the roof of the principal residential structure.

(g) The floor area of a detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed one-thousand (1,000) square feet, including any areas designed or intended to be used for the parking of vehicles and any half-story floor area.

[1] Upper story detached accessory dwelling units may be built above an accessory structure, including, but not limited to, a detached garage, so long as the accessory structures footprint does not exceed one-thousand (1,000) square feet.

(h) A detached accessory dwelling shall comply with the required setbacks and maximum building coverage for an accessory structure within that Zoning District.

(i) The distance between the detached accessory dwelling unit and the principal structure shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet.

(j) Not less than ten (10) percent of the total area of the façade of a detached accessory dwelling unit facing an alley or public street shall be windows.

(k) Exterior stairways shall be allowed, provided that the finish of the railing matches the finish or trim of the detached accessory dwelling unit. Raw or unfinished lumber shall not be permitted on an exterior stairway.

(l) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall be located entirely to the rear of the principal residential structure.

Amendments to Chapter 550, Article II: Establishment of Zoning Districts

Single-Family Residential (SR-4), amend Sections 550-24C(1) & 550-24C(2): 1) Accessory land uses permitted by right:

(l) Short-term rental. 2) Accessory land uses permitted as conditional use:

(b) Accessory dwelling unit Two-Family Residential (TR-6), amend Sections 550-25C(1) & 550-25C(2)

(1) Accessory land uses permitted by right: (l) Short-term rental.

(2) Accessory land uses permitted as conditional use: (b) Accessory dwelling unit

Neighborhood Business (NB), amend Section 550-31C(1):

(1) Accessory land uses permitted by right:

(q) Tourist rooming house.

General Business (GB), amend Section 550-33C(1): (1) Accessory land uses permitted by right:

(l) Tourist rooming house. Central Business (CB), amend Section 550-34C(1):

(2) Accessory land uses permitted by right: (m) Tourist rooming house.

3) Approve meeting minutes of August 13, 2018

Motion: by Augie, second by Sherry to approve Motion passed Unanimously.

4) Motion to adjourn by Steve second by Mayor David Motion passed Unanimously. Meeting closed at 4:33 PM

Minutes submitted by Rick Tortomasi unapproved

Public Works Commission August 28, 2018

Public Works Commission met on above date @ 6:30 PM in Room 2044 of City Hall w/ the following

members and guests present: Aldermen Bill Maron, Kurt Larsen, Tim Raether, (Rick Tortomasi and Ken

Berg temporarily in between Finance Committee interviews), plus City Engineer Jaynellen Holloway,

Staff Engineer Andrew Beyer, Interim Street Superintendent Randy Franks, Interim Water Systems

Superintendent Peter Hartz, Engineering Projects Manager Jay Haberkorn, Ed Zagorski (Watertown Daily

Times), and City residents Peter Kelm and Tom Odgers.

1. Review & approve Well #6 Variable Frequency Drive:

Interim Water Systems Superintendent Peter Hartz presented that the VFD that controls the well pump

motor for Well #6 failed on June 6th due to an unknown condition in the well or electrical controls. CTW

Corporation was brought in to investigate the cause of the VFD failure before installing a new VFD.

They performed a test pump which revealed the pump was binding, causing an increase in motor

amperage. It was also determined that the existing VFD installed in 2016 was undersized for the well

pump motor. The well pump was pulled and the defective bearings and pump wear rings on the bowl

assembly were repaired. The last repair needed is to remove and install the new VFD. Three quotes for

removal and installation of a new 100 HP VFD which includes a new line reactor, surge suppressor, line

voltage contactor (125 amp), and all associated wiring. The low bid was submitted by CTW for $12,000.

A motion was made by Kurt Larsen, seconded by Tim Raether to approve the bid from CTW for $12,000

and passed unanimously. A resolution will be presented to the Council.

2. Review & acknowledge City-Wide Bicycle & Pedestrian Task Force minutes meeting of July

24th, 2018:

Staff Engineer Andrew Beyer presented the minutes of the Task Force meeting of July 24th, 2018. Items

discussed included Green Complete Streets Ordinance Update, Interurban Trail Bridge Project update,

improve access on Southern end of Carriage Hill Drive shared use path, Carriage Hill Drive shared use

path phase II update, Interurban trailhead facility update, West Street bike lane update, potential Task

Force member openings and potential street candidates for striped bicycle lanes. A motion was made by

Tim Raether to accept the Task Force minutes, seconded by Kurt Larsen & approved unanimously.

3. Review & approve Reukert & Mielke storm water study at Mary and Neenah Streets:

The City has been made aware of flooding in the Neenah Street and Mary Street area that appears to be

due to undersized storm sewer. Recent rain events in the City add to the assumption that the storm sewer

is undersized. The Engineering Department proposes hiring Reukert & Mielke to study the basin and the

existing storm sewer system. The estimated cost of the study is $5000.00. Once studied, the City can

begin to explore alternatives to provide flooding relief in the basin. The study is budgeted for the Storm

Water Utility Engineering Fees ($2000) and Storm Water Utility Flooding Expenses ($3000). A motion

was made by Kurt Larsen, seconded by Tim Raether to approve this survey & approved unanimously.

4. Update on Change Order No. 1 to Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Contract:

Change Order No. 1 was previously approved by the Public Works Commission. The change order

resolution was tabled at Council due to lingering questions by the Public Works Team. The Public Works

Team met to discuss the change order items and determined that we are bound by the terms of the

contract and propose forwarding to Council for approval as is. The change order is for $88,184.00

increasing the received bid price to $778,380.55. A motion was made by Kurt Larsen, seconded by Tim

Raether to approve the change order & approved unanimously. A resolution will be presented to the

Council.

5. Review & approve sidewalk repair orders at 212 & 223 W. Main St., & 212 Rock Street:

The engineering Department received tripping hazard complaints for sidewalk at 212 W. Main St., 223

W. Main St., and 212 Rock St.. Once brought to the City's attention, the City has the obligation to

remedy the tripping hazards in a timely manner. A motion was made by Tim Raether, seconded by Kurt

Larsen to send sidewalk repair notices to the property owners & passed unanimously.

6. Review & approve change order no. 1 from Rennhack Construction Co.:

A change order was submitted by Rennhack Construction for work associated with the 2018 Sidewalk,

Curb, and Gutter contract. The change order items were not included in the agreement but were

necessary to complete the 2018 contract. Four scheduled bid items were exceeded, one supplemental unit

price was used, and two agreed prices were included in the 2018 work. Change order No. 1 increases the

contract prices by $10,769.60. Several contract items are under the contract quantities which will offset

the change order price. Note: Withstanding any future change orders, net effect of this change order to

the contract results in the project remaining under budget. A motion was made by Kurt Larsen, seconded

by Tim Raether to approve the change order & approved unanimously. A resolution will be presented to

the Council.

7. Review & approve the sale of compost:

Interim Street Superintendant Randy Franks presented a request from Terry's Excavating in Eagle, WI to

purchase 425 cubic yards of compost from the City. The City currently has a surplus and will need

additional room when the leaf collections take place later this year. It was decided to treat this as a one-

time sale with any future sales of compost to come back to the Commission for consideration. A motion

was made by Tim Raether, seconded by Kurt Larsen to sell 425 yards of compost to Terry's Excavators

for $4.50 per yard & passed unanimously.

8. Review & approve entering into a contract with the Village of Clyman for solid waste &

recycling pick up:

Interim Street Superintendant Randy Franks presented that we have not had an active contract with the

City of Clyman since 2015. Discussion also took place that we should at some point review rates to

reflect the mileage, fuel, labor, and equipment use. Motion made by Tim Raether, seconded by Kurt

Larsen to have Randy pursue a new contract when we have a new City Attorney on staff and to bring the

contract back to the Commission for approval & approved unanimously.

9. Review & approve entering into a contract with Bay Area Recycling for mattress

disposal/recycling:

Interim Street Superintendant Randy Franks presented that our last contract with Bay Area Recycling for

mattress disposal/recycling expired February 28, 2017. Motion made by Kurt Larsen, seconded by Tim

Raether to have Randy pursue a new contract when we have a new City Attorney on staff and to bring the

contract back to the Commission for approval & approved unanimously.

10. Discuss & give update on the details regarding the flooding that occurred on Friday, August 17,

2018:

Much discussion took place regarding the recent flooding that occurred on Friday, August 17th. Randy

explained that we had 8 1/2" of rain in a short period of time and crews were out around the clock

pumping and using backhoes to clear outfalls to keep water flowing but several areas simply did not have

capacity to move so much water. The effort was to get the streets open and then help to clean up the

mess. The Street Department initially had two front end loaders and three dump trucks out to pick up

trash and items needing to be taken to landfill. The Street Department also had pumps and crews

available the evening of our August 28th meeting due to the threat of additional heavy rains. Peter

informed the commission that with this rainfall, the wastewater treatment facility saw flows never seen

before. They were treating about 35 million gallons per day on our system which was designed for a

maximum 24 million gallons, which an average day would see about 3 1/2 million gallons. Much of the

problem stems from how many of the homes were permitted to run drain tiles directly into the sanitary

sewer laterals from the 1930's into the 1970's. Approximately 70% of the homes in Watertown are still

functioning in this manner causing massive water flows into the sanitary sewer systems causing backups

when the existing lines cannot handle that amount of water.

Two residents attended the meeting and relayed their experience from the flooding. Peter Kelm who

resides at 924 Labaree St. and also owns a property at 301 S. 7th St.. That house had about 30" of storm

water in the basement destroying four furnaces and a water heater amounting to approximately $13,000 in

damage. Tom Odgers resides at 1224 S. 9th St. and experienced sewage backup into his basement.

Alderman Larsen expressed concern for the residents having the disaster of sewage backup into their

basement and that it needs to be a priority to form a plan to resolve these issues. There will be additional

discussions on the flooding issues at the next Public Works Commission meeting. Chairman Bill Maron

also will be looking to have a de-briefing session including all City departments that addressed the flood

issues to learn what worked, what didn't work, and what we can do to alleviate future flooding and see if

there are opportunities to improve the City's response to any future incidents.

11. Review & discuss fluoride additives in our water (Informational):

Alderman Kurt Larsen brought up the concerns he has heard from residents regarding the current city

practice of adding fluoride to our water. Peter Hartz explained that it has been the City's policy to add the

fluoride to the water but it is not required by state law. The fluoride that is added is not a pharmaceutical

grade but rather an industrial grade. The industrial grade is actually a toxin that is an industrial waste

product. The fluoride levels need to be tested daily to be sure that the level is kept below harmful levels.

The annual cost of adding and monitoring the fluoride levels costs the City about $30,000 per year. Peter

will check with other municipalities that do not add the fluoride, study the issue, and report back to the

Commission.

12. Review & discuss benefit of back-flow devices on sanitary lines (Informational/possible action):

As a part of the discussion on item # 10 above, the topic of sewer check valves was discussed and was

explained by Peter Hartz. Peter brought an example to the meeting to demonstrate to the Commission on

their operation. They are to be installed in the sewer main coming into the home and allow the flow of

wastewater from the house but not allow flow back into the home. Peter received calls from residents that

had check valves installed after the past incidents and they didn't have wastewater in their basements

during this latest incident. More discussion will take place in the future as how to inform residents on

how this device may protect them from future incidents. We would also look into whether the City could

buy them in volume, if a cost savings could be available to residents.

There being no further business to be conducted, a motion was made by Tim Raether to adjourn at 8:28

PM, seconded by Kurt Larsen & approved unanimously.

Respectfully submitted,

Bill Maron

Chairman

August 27, 2018

City of Watertown Attn: Elissa Meltesen P.O. Box 477 Watertown, WI 53094

RE: Our Claim #: WM000142910319 Date of Loss: 8/03/2018 Claimant: Mara Tarp

608 Brookstone Way Watertown, WI 53094

Dear Ms. Meltesen,

Statewide Services, Inc. administers the claims for the League of Wisconsin Municipalities Mutual Insurance, through which the City of Watertown is insured. We are in receipt of the claim submitted by Ms. Tarp for damage to her vehicle, allegedly caused when she drove through a construction zone on West Street in Watertown. Construction at this location was being completed by Payne & Dolan, Inc.

The City of Watertown has a contract with Payne & Dolan Inc. for this project (2018 Surfacing LRIP – 105807). The contract requires Payne & Dolan, Inc. to carry professional liability insurance for protection against claims arising out of the performance of its work.

We therefore believe that the City of Watertown has no liability and you should disallow the claim accordingly. I will be sending claim tender notices today to the claimant and Payne & Dolan, Inc.

Please submit the disallowance directly to the claimant at the above address. The disallowance should be sent certified or registered mail and must be received by the claimant within 120 days after you receive Notice of Claim. Please send a copy of the disallowance to Statewide Services Inc. Claims for our records.

Please let me know if you have any questions. Thank you.

Sincerely,

Sarah Bourgeois Statewide Services Inc. PO Box 5555 Madison, WI 53705 Ph: 800-545-2190 Fax: 800-854-1537 EM: [email protected]

DATE: 08/31/18 CITY OF WATERTOWN PAGE: 1

TIME: 14:52:33 DETAIL BOARD REPORT

ID: AP441000.WOW

INVOICES DUE ON/BEFORE 09/04/2018

INVOICE # INVOICE ITEM

VENDOR # DATE # DESCRIPTION ACCOUNT # P.O. # PROJECT DUE DATE ITEM AMT

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01001 AMERICAN BUSINESS

31953 08/28/18 01 CASS CERTIFICATION-WATER 03903018 09/04/18 25.00

INVOICE TOTAL: 25.00

VENDOR TOTAL: 25.00

01446 ALASKAN ICE COMPANY INC

204000569 08/15/18 01 WAC CONCESSIONS 01552246 09/04/18 60.00


VENDOR TOTAL: 60.00

01512 ALSCO INC

IMIL1356797 08/17/18 01 MAT SERVICE-CITY HALL 01517118 09/04/18 66.54

02 COVERALL SERVICE-STREET 01543118 88.84

03 COVERALL SERVICE-PARK 01554118 17.53


IMIL1357010 08/17/18 01 SCRIM WIPES-STREET 01541218 09/04/18 256.00


IMIL1359082 08/24/18 01 COVERALL SERVICE-PARK 01554118 09/04/18 31.82

02 COVERALL SERVICE-STORM WATER 16581619 44.42

03 COVERALL SERVICE-SOLID WASTE 17581759 103.29


VENDOR TOTAL: 608.44

01744 ASSOCIATED APPRAISAL

136209 09/01/18 01 PROPERTY ASSESSMENT SERVICES 01515246 09/04/18 5,002.33

INVOICE TOTAL: 5,002.33

VENDOR TOTAL: 5,002.33

01752 ASSOCIATED TRUST CO.

10024 08/10/18 01 SERVICE CHARGE ON DEBT 04594540 09/04/18 475.00





ID: AP441000.WOW




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02051 BAKER TILLY VIRCHOW KRAUSE LLP

BT1297977 08/20/18 01 SINGLE AUDIT SERVICES 01515742 09/04/18 1,714.00



02162 BAYCOM INC

SRVCE000000015456 08/13/18 01 REPROGRAM SQUAD MOBILE LINE-PD 01521126 09/04/18 85.00


VENDOR TOTAL: 85.00

02972 BUTTERS-FETTING CO.

W67105 08/15/18 01 BOILER REPAIRS-WW 02980000 09/04/18 6,135.77



03120 CAPITAL NEWSPAPERS

703139 082718 08/27/18 01 RIVERFEST ADVERTISING 12500505 09/04/18 1,029.74



03129 CARRICO AQUATIC RESOURCES, INC

20183426 08/15/18 01 CHEMICALS-AQUATIC CENTER 01552240 09/04/18 43.71


20183487 08/20/18 01 CHEMICALS-AQUATIC CENTER 01552240 09/04/18 181.45



03793 CORPORATE BUSINESS SYSTEMS

23178661 08/14/18 01 COPIER LEASE FEE-ENGINEERING 01541026 09/04/18 159.51




ID: AP441000.WOW




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23182837 08/15/18 01 COPIER LEASE FEE-HEALTH 01531226 09/04/18 78.61

02 COPIER LEASE FEE-ENVIRO 14531318 78.61


23204939 08/20/18 01 COPIER LEASE FEE-STREET 01542118 09/04/18 38.34

02 COPIER LEASE FEE-STORM WATER 16581618 38.33

03 COPIER LEASE FEE-SOLID WASTE 17581718 38.33




240540 08/10/18 01 COPIER MAINT-ENGINEERING 01541026 09/04/18 23.00


240543 08/10/18 01 COPIER MAINT-INSPECTION 01524126 09/04/18 68.74


240547 08/10/18 01 COPIER MAINT-STREET 01542118 09/04/18 18.75

02 COPIER MAINT-STORM WATER 16581618 18.74

03 COPIER MAINT-SOLID WASTE 17581718 18.74



04190 DEB WHOLESALE AND DISTRIBUTING

844494 08/13/18 01 CONCESSIONS-AQUATIC CENTER 01552246 09/04/18 212.90








ID: AP441000.WOW




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04190 DEB WHOLESALE AND DISTRIBUTING

915926 08/24/18 01 CONCESSIONS-AQUATIC CENTER 01552246 09/04/18 -260.10

INVOICE TOTAL: -260.10


04283 DEPT. OF SAFETY & PROFESSIONAL

083118 08/20/18 01 STATE SURCHARGE BODY ART INSP 14531319 09/04/18 111.50



04468 DIGICORP, INC.

324590 07/31/18 01 EMAIL ENCRYPTIONS (25) 01518644 09/04/18 1,500.00


324591 07/31/18 01 FIBER OPTIC PROJECT 05518670 09/04/18 27,840.75


324633 07/31/18 01 FORTICLIENT ANTIVIRUS SUBSCRIP 01518644 09/04/18 2,300.00


324679 08/20/18 01 RIVERSIDE CAMERA SOFTWARE 01518644 09/04/18 182.00



05591 ENERGENECS, INC.

0036522-IN 08/10/18 01 RAW WATER METER KIT DISPLAY-WW 03644318 09/04/18 462.45



07241 GENTLE HEALER PET CLINIC LLC

999141226 08/21/18 01 NECROPSY REPORT-POLICE 01521117 09/04/18 250.00





ID: AP441000.WOW




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07262 GERBER LEISURE PRODUCTS, INC.

5269 08/21/18 01 BUCKET SEATS-PARK 01554120 09/04/18 855.00



07632 GREATAMERICA FINANCIAL SVCS

23204938 08/20/18 01 POLICE COPIER CONTRACT 01521120 09/04/18 183.50



08458 HIGGINS AUTO REPAIR, INC.

18-1606 07/27/18 01 TOWING-POLICE 01521149 09/04/18 65.00


18-1846 08/27/18 01 TOWING-POLICE 01521149 09/04/18 65.00


18-1909 08/10/18 01 TOWING-POLICE 01521149 09/04/18 65.00



08994 HYDROCORP

0049399-IN 08/31/18 01 CROSS CONNECTION PROGRAM 03007000 09/04/18 959.00



09415 INSIGHT FS

50004327 08/23/18 01 DIESEL FUEL-STREET 01541140 09/04/18 20,299.60



11030 KAESTNER AUTO ELECTRIC INC



ID: AP441000.WOW




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11030 KAESTNER AUTO ELECTRIC INC

318860 08/21/18 01 METAL RAKES-STORM WATER 16581619 09/04/18 167.94



12295 LEBBY'S FROZEN PIZZA, LLC




13342 ELISSA MELTESEN

082918 08/29/18 01 POSTAGE REIMB-CLERK 01514018 09/04/18 29.70

02 ELEC SUPP MILE REIMB-CLERK 01514118 91.56



13384 MENARD'S OF JOHNSON CREEK

57414 08/21/18 01 BATTERIES/SUPPLIES-WATER 03994018 09/04/18 34.72


57619 08/24/18 01 PLANT SUPPLIES-WATER 02831040 09/04/18 405.09



13515 MILWAUKEE ALARM CO INC

203802 07/31/18 01 FIRE ALARM TEST-STREET 01543159 09/04/18 268.50


204489 09/01/18 01 BREACH REPORT TEST-STREET 01543159 09/04/18 96.00





ID: AP441000.WOW




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13661 MONROE TRUCK EQUIPMENT, INC.

42609 08/23/18 01 TRUCK BODY #25-STORM WATER 16581660 09/04/18 11,340.00



13681 JACK MOORE

082218 08/28/18 01 SAFETY BOOT REIMB-PARK 01554118 09/04/18 26.50


VENDOR TOTAL: 26.50

15685 O'REILLY AUTO PARTS

4458-224425 08/03/18 01 FILTERS, FUEL, COOLANT-WATER 03623218 09/04/18 131.53



16040 PACKERLAND RENT-A-MAT, INC.

2468696 08/21/18 01 SUPPLIES-MUNI BLDG 01517118 09/04/18 21.54


VENDOR TOTAL: 21.54

16165 PASSENGER TRANSIT INC.

119 073118 08/28/18 01 CAB RIDES-SR CTR 01581107 09/04/18 77.50


VENDOR TOTAL: 77.50

16843 REDISHRED ACQUISITION INC

210057466 08/29/18 01 SHREDDING SERVICE-CLERK 01514018 09/04/18 50.00

02 SHREDDING SERVICE-ELECTIONS 01514118 70.00





ID: AP441000.WOW




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18371 REDFORD DATA SERVICES LLC

110 08/15/18 01 COMP PROG WORK-WATER 03644218 09/04/18 4,550.00



18379 REFRIGERANT DEPOT LLC

1765 08/21/18 01 DISP OF FREON ITEMS-SOLID WAST 17581741 09/04/18 440.00



18382 REFUSE AND RECYCLING NEEDS

2018-54049 07/19/18 01 VEHICLE PARTS-SOLID WASTE 17581720 09/04/18 29.85


VENDOR TOTAL: 29.85

18503 RICHTER HEATING & A/C, INC

6087 08/18/18 01 HVAC MAINT SERVICE-SR CTR 01552417 09/04/18 796.00



19115 SANOFI PASTEUR INC.

9106677939 08/23/18 01 FLU VAC-HEALTH 01531242 09/04/18 2,235.35

02 DISCOUNT-HEALTH 01531242 -43.96



19797 STEALTH PEST CONTROL

3491 08/21/18 01 PEST CONTROL-PARKS 01554118 09/04/18 80.00


3492 08/21/18 01 PEST CONTROL-PARKS 01554118 09/04/18 65.00




ID: AP441000.WOW




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19797 STEALTH PEST CONTROL

3493 08/21/18 01 PEST CONTROL-STREET BLDGS 01541218 09/04/18 90.00


3494 08/21/18 01 PEST CONTROL-WAC 01552217 09/04/18 75.00



20135 TAPCO

I610957 08/16/18 01 WELSH RD DELINEATOR MARKERS-ST 01544118 09/04/18 424.38


I611430 08/21/18 01 TRAFFIC SIGN-MONT & MAIN-ENG 01542460 09/04/18 12,070.89



20355 TESTUDO LLC

1821 08/13/18 01 ASBESTOS TEST 209-211 MARKET 09580540 09/04/18 2,300.00



20735 TRANE

39245375 08/08/18 01 COMM REPAIRS-MUNI BLDG 01517120 09/04/18 938.97


39261017 08/15/18 01 COMM REPAIRS-MUNI BLDG 01517120 09/04/18 1,238.62



20782 LISA TREBATOSKI

082918 08/29/18 01 MILEAGE REIMB-CLERK 01514024 09/04/18 113.32





ID: AP441000.WOW




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20796 TRI-COUNTY MAINTENANCE SUPPLY

36013 08/23/18 01 WIPERS-HEALTH 01531226 09/04/18 70.94


VENDOR TOTAL: 70.94

20920 TURNER HALL

23199 08/22/18 01 CROSS GUARD BRKFST-POLICE 01521218 09/04/18 242.44



21526 UNITED ELECTRIC INC.

17006 08/09/18 01 REPAIRS B/Q PARK-PARKS 01554120 09/04/18 150.00


17007 08/09/18 01 REPAIRS TJ PARK-PARKS 01554120 09/04/18 231.75


17008 08/09/18 01 REPAIRS WASHINGTON PARK 01554144 09/04/18 164.25



21538 UNIVERSAL RECYCLING

ARINV123421 08/16/18 01 TELEVISION RECYCLING 17581741 09/04/18 457.60


ARINV123816 08/22/18 01 TELEVISION RECYCLING 17581741 09/04/18 425.12



22160 VANDEWALLE & ASSOCIATES

201808045 08/17/18 01 CITY PLANNING PROF SERVICES 01540913 09/04/18 80.00



ID: AP441000.WOW




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22160 VANDEWALLE & ASSOCIATES

201808045 08/17/18 02 RDA - TID 5 PLANNING PROF SVCS 09580548 09/04/18 1,405.53

03 TID 7 PLANNING PROF SVCS 19580748 2,061.78



23026 WDATCP - DFRS

083118 08/20/18 01 STATE SURCHRG REST/REC PERMITS 14531319 09/04/18 17,092.50



23487 WATERTOWN WATER DEPT.

083118 08/31/18 01 WATER-CITY HALL 01517131 09/04/18 493.10

02 WATER-MISC BLDGS 01517231 371.26

03 WATER-HEALTH 01531231 94.36

04 WATER-STREET 01541231 968.75

05 WATER-AIRPORT 01545331 3,032.07

06 WATER-SOLID WASTE 17581731 25.00

07 WATER-PARKS 01552231 2,597.81

08 WATER-SENIOR CENTER 01552431 143.59

09 WATER-PARK 01554131 2,119.66

10 WATER-WW 02820031 19.03

11 WATER-WW 02840000 20,000.00

12 WATER-WATER DEPT 03993218 273.13



23585 WEPCO PRINTING, INC.

32232 08/24/18 01 BUSINESS CARDS-HEALTH 14531318 09/04/18 50.00


VENDOR TOTAL: 50.00

23911 WOLF CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.



ID: AP441000.WOW




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23911 WOLF CONSTRUCTION CO., INC.

6768 08/21/18 01 SAND FOR SAND BAGS-STORM WATER 16581617 09/04/18 110.84



24125 XYLEM WATER SOLUTIONS USA INC

3556A28247 08/23/18 01 LIFT STATION FLUSH VALVE-WW 02831020 09/04/18 2,800.00



54748 JAY PIRKEL

082918 08/29/18 01 REIMB DRIVEWAY APRON 05581169 09/04/18 528.00



TOTAL ALL INVOICES: 165,783.71

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MINUTES Board of Canvassers

Aug. 17, 2018 The Board of Canvassers met on the above date at 4:08 p.m. in Room 1048 of the Municipal Building with the following members present: Elissa Meltesen, Kim Carpenter, and Sheryl Rupnow. One (1) Provisional ballot was received for Dodge County, for District 2. The ballot was tallied. EL-106P forms, “MBOC Record of Activity”, “Statement of the Municipal Board of Canvassers”, “Statement of Tally of Provisional Ballots”, and “Certification of Municipal Board of Canvassers” was completed for this District and signed by the members of the Board of Canvassers. There being no further business to come before the canvassing board, a motion was made and carried to adjourn. The time being 4:26. Respectfully submitted,

Kim Carpenter Kim Carpenter, Secretary klc

City Wide Bicycle and Pedestrian Path Planning Task Force Minutes of July 24, 2018

Room 2044, 2nd floor, City Hall, 106 Jones St., Watertown, WI 53094 4:30 pm Local Time

Members in Attendance: Also in Attendance: Augie Tietz Rod Laudenslager Dale Oestreich Pedro Gallegos Kurt Larsen Jay Haberkorn Andrew Beyer Chairperson Tietz called the meeting to order at 4:30 pm Review and Approve Task Force Minutes of April 24, 2018 A motion to approve the meeting minutes of April 24, 2018 was made by Alderperson Larsen seconded by Dale and approved unanimously. Green Complete Streets Ordinance Update The Public Works Commission met to discuss the proposed green complete streets ordinance in June. It was decided that the City should take a gradual approach to adopting an ordinance and that a resolution would be a more appropriate starting point. The Commission expressed the desire for green complete street pilot projects prior to the adoption of an ordinance. Interurban Trail Bridge project update Chairperson Tietz gave an update to the Interurban Trail Bridge project. The Bids received exceeded estimates due to constructability. Additional fundraising could still lead to a 2018 completion. Discuss improving access on southern end of Carriage Hill Drive shared-use path The northern end of the Carriage Hill Drive shared-use path has been completed. Jay mentioned that it’s possible the second phase of the shared-use path could be completed in 2018 if the City receives a grant from the Greater Watertown Community Health Foundation (GWCHF). Augie proposed installing a 10-foot-wide temporary path from back of curb to edge of path near Mary Knoll Lane. Engineering will coordinate the temporary path with the Street Department. Carriage Hill Drive shared-use path phase II update A grant application was submitted to the GWCHF in June. If successful, concrete flatwork can be completed south to W. Main Street. Interurban Trailhead facility update The Engineering Department advertised a request for proposal (RFP) for design and construction inspection services of the Interurban Trailhead facility at the intersection of Humboldt Street and Clark Street. Proposals are due July 31, 2018. West Street bike lane update The City’s paving contractor, Payne and Dolan, is expected to mill and pave West Street from Benton Street to Milford Street in August. Once paved, bicycle lane markings will be added to the section of Roadway. Bicycle infrastructure along West Street was discussed in further detail.

Discuss potential Task Force member openings Appointments were discussed. A motion was made by Augie to nominate Rod Laudenslager as a citizen at large member, seconded by Dale and approved unanimously. A School District Task Force member was discussed. Engineering will reach out to the district regarding the vacancy. Discuss potential street candidates for striped bicycle lanes Augie mentioned adding bike lanes on N. Church Street from Endeavor Drive south to Union Street. Funding will be requested in the 2019 budget. There being no further business to discuss, a motion was made by Carol to adjourn, seconded by Dale and approved unanimously. Meeting adjourned at 5:26 pm. Respectfully submitted: Andrew Beyer, Recording Secretary

8/15/2018 - 8/28/2018

Overtime Y-T-D

Regular Overtime Costs this Overtime Overtime Total

Department FT PT Hours Hours Pay Period Costs Budget Payroll

Police 41 2 3,324.50 149.75 6,816.97 51,746.29 91,500.00 102,491.99

Police Dispatch 9 2 765.75 40.75 1,419.24 24,367.08 34,000.00 18,457.63OT cost includes FLS OT payments

Fire 27 1 2,947.75 148.00 4,431.84 60,222.88 55,000.00 67,441.95

Municipal Court 1 1 100.00 2,798.48

Mayor 1 0 80.00 2,841.50

Bldg. Inspection 2 2 235.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,620.00 6,291.55

Attorney 1 0 80.00 1,640.80

Clerk/Treasurer 5 0 400.00 10,506.40

Cable TV 0 6 155.50 2,099.05

Engineering 4 3 377.50 9,934.44

Health 8 1 704.00 0.00 0.00 1,130.24 5,000.00 18,612.00

Library 8 16 1,091.50 20,000.62

Municipal Building 2 0 160.00 16.25 436.78 571.23 1,000.00 3,208.78

Senior Center 3 0 240.00 7.50 181.35 374.79 672.00 5,391.75

Solid Waste 8 0 640.00 21.50 621.38 2,185.59 3,000.00 13,351.38

Street 24 4 2,147.50 105.50 3,453.21 50,677.11 56,500.00 48,458.60

Park 10 7 1,091.25 34.00 1,121.70 14,453.14 22,000.00 23,080.55

Forestry 2 0 160.00 3,923.20

Recreation 0 15 327.00 0.00 0.00 494.40 3,832.15

Pools 0 52 1,125.50 0.00 0.00 1,380.27 10,523.20

Wastewater 10 1 799.75 60.75 2,241.58 11,041.32 18,000.00 21,664.64

Water Dept. 10 0 862.00 13.00 464.27 7,033.01 23,100.00 19,338.78

Crossing Guards 0 3 5.00 54.10

Police Auxiliary 0 6 23.00 358.80

Fire Auxiliary 0 7 38.25 544.55

Alderpersons 0 0 0.00 0.00

TOTALS 176 129 17,880.75 597.00 21,188.32 225,677.35 312,392.00 416,846.89

FT PT

Employees

PAYROLL SUMMARIESFor the Period of:

SITE PLAN REVIEW COMMITTEE August 27, 2018

The Site Plan Review Committee met on the above date at 1:30 P.M. in Room 2044 of the Municipal Building. The following members were present: Jacob Maas, Andrew Beyer, Jaynellen Holloway, Curt Kleppin, Tim Gordon, Randy Franks, Doug Zwieg, and Mayor John David. Also in attendance were Nikki Zimmerman, Emily Rivera and Timothy Koel of MillerCoors, and Jake Frey of Symbiont. Chairperson Jacob Maas called the meeting to order. 1. 1224 American Way – MillerCoors, LLC – Building Addition

Jake Frey of Symbiont stated that MillerCoors, LLC is proposing a 300 square foot, two-story addition to the southwest side of the existing structure. The exterior of the building will match the existing exterior. There will also be a fire protection system added which will match up with the existing fire protection system. Exterior lighting will match existing LED lighting. The following was discussed: Fire Department: Ensure that the current system can handle the addition.

Street Department: Erosion control must be in place throughout the construction period.

Engineering Department: Be sure to reach out to Pete Hartz of the Water/Wastewater

Department to verify compliance. Zoning Department: To adhere to City code, add compliant landscaping. Motion to approve this project as submitted was made by Mayor David and seconded by Curt Kleppin. Unanimously approved.

2. Site Plan Review Minutes – June 25, 2018 & July 23, 2018 Motion was made by Mayor David, seconded by Doug Zwieg, to approve the minutes as submitted.

Unanimously approved. There being no further business to come before this committee, motion was made by Doug Zwieg and seconded by Mayor David to adjourn. So ordered.

Respectfully submitted,

Nikki Zimmerman, Secretary

NOTE: These minutes are uncorrected and any corrections made thereto will be noted in the proceedings at which these minutes are approved.

Watertown Tourism Commission Meeting Minutes – July 12, 2018

The following Tourism Commission members were present: Kevin Clifford, Cheryl Mitchell, Linda Werth, Randy

Wojtasiak

Also present: Robin Kaufmann Tourism Manager. Ken Berg, City Council,

1. The meeting was called to order at 8:00 by Kevin Clifford

2. Review & Approve June 7th

and June 20th

Minutes;

Linda Werth motion to approve June 7th minutes and Randy Wojtasiak seconded. Commission voted to

approve minutes.

Linda Werth motion to approve June 20th minutes and Peter Wojtasiak seconded. Commission voted to

approve the minutes.

3. Old Business:

a. Financial Report: Robin Kaufmann reported Month to Date information as of 6/30/18

Expense

Management Fees

Payroll Services – June Payroll 35.55

Payroll Taxes June Payroll 198.03

Retirement Contribution – June Payroll 76.20

Wages Reimbursement – June Payroll 2540

Total Wages 2540

Total Management Fees 2849.78

Marketing and Advertising – Copying 2018

Walking Tour brochure

Total Marketing

Marketing Grants

Wisconsin Sports Services Rock River

Shootout

Watertown Share the Road

Total Marketing Grants

Phone – Tourism Manager 50

Total Operations Expense

Meals and Lodging – May reimbursement 10.54

Mileage – May Mileage 17.99

Total Travel Expenses 28.53

Total Expense 2928.31

Room Tax Revenue April 7552

Total Interest – Savings, short-term CD 1.48

Total Investments 7553.48

Net Income 4625.17

Checking Account Balance as of $40848.42

Motion to approve the financials was made by Kevin Clifford and seconded by Linda Werth. The

commission voted to approve the financials.

*Note the Commission is over budget for grants. Room tax is projected to be higher than 2017 and

The Commission will watch those numbers.

b. Marketing Plan

1. 2018 Ads – No new ads to approve. Capital Newspapers is giving us free ad space which we will use

to promote Riverfest.

2. Video work – Isaiah did video work during the 4th

of July parade. The contract for his services has not

Been completed yet.

c. Downtown Murals: No contract in place yet for the artist or the easement from the building owner.

The owners of Cherry Bomb at 715 Main Street want to restore the mural on their building. We can possibly

move forward with aid to this mural for 2018 and wait until 2019 to do the Willkommmen mural in 2019.

Robin will approach the building owner to suggest a grant proposal and artist to see if there is interest in doing

this mural in 2018.

d. Airbnb room tax - The ordinance with the new verbiage is still with the planning commission. As of the last

June meeting, the Zoning Administrator amended the city ordinance for Finance and Taxation: Room Tax

with proposed amendments to definitions of entities requiring city room tax collection. Verbiage was added to

include “owners of short-term rentals or tourist rooming houses” and the definition of those entities. The

purpose of the amendments is to enforce the requirement of collection of room taxes by Watertown Airbnb

businesses and payment to the City as per the room tax law. After the Planning Commission finalizes the

ordinance, these changes will go to the Council for a vote.

4. New Business

a. Manager’s Report Highlights: 153 New Facebook page likes, 228 visitors to the Visitwatertownwi.com

page, 149 Instagram followers *See Attached Report for June

b. Commission members’ report; Events shared by commission members to communicate events

we may not know are happening.

c. Discussion and approval of Watertown Veterans Grant – Watertown Veteran’s Inc had requested $1100 to

cover the costs of posters, mailings and stamps. This grant was based on the printer providing free services

to the organization. That printer backed out. They received a new bid for printing from Budget Print of

$2856.

A motion to approve an additional $1000 in funds to the organization was made by Kevin Clifford and

seconded by Linda Werth.

Hotels did receive overnight stays on Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the event from visitors, vendors and

organizers. The event also increased traffic on Facebook and our website.

8. Adjournment – Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 am made by Kevin Clifford and seconded

By Linda Werth. Meeting Adjourned

Agenda items

AIRBNB room tax and Murals

A reminder from Robin to have all requests for additions to the next meeting’s agenda to her by the

Tuesday the week before the meeting.

The next meeting will be at 8:00 am at City Hall Room 2044 on August 9th, 2017

NOTE: These minutes are uncorrected and any corrections made thereto will be noted in the proceedings at which

these minutes are approved.

Submitted by,

Cheryl Mitchell, Secretary

Manager’s Report-June

Social Media Report

Facebook: 153 new page likes

Visitwatertownwi.com: 223 Views by 228 visitors

Instagram: 149 followers

Attended several Main Street promotion committee meetings to plan summer events

Attended Fiesta Cultural. Took pictures for next year’s promotion and spoke with organizers regarding a marketing plan for 2019.

Worked with KD Interactive on Discover Dodge website

Distributed flags to downtown businesses for The Moving Wall procession

Worked with The Moving Wall/Watertown Military Show organizers on event details

Met with craft beer brewer regarding opportunities in Watertown

Created digital flyers for several events in June and July (to be used on social media, uploaded to event websites, etc.)

Attended the Watertown Military Show and The Moving Wall procession and ceremonies during its stay in Watertown to keep the

public engaged

Coordinated Watertown video bids with local videographers

Met with Isaiah Kazarovich regarding Watertown Video

Met with Morgan Murphy Media to discuss advertising opportunities

Continued work on mural project

Continued to work with grant recipients

Attended Collaboration meeting with Watertown Chamber, Main Street, RDA, and the Watertown Public Library.

City of Watertown Transit Commission August 20, 2018

The Transit Commission met on the above date at 5:00 p.m. in room 2044 of the Municipal

Building with the following members present: Jennie Fox, Laurie Grosenick, Roger Herbert, and

Tim Raether. Also present were Dave Lowe and Clerk/Treasurer Elissa Meltesen. Mayor David

joined the meeting at approximately 5:30 p.m.

Call to order

Chairperson Fox called the meeting to order at 5:02 p.m.

Approve minutes of previous meeting

Roger Herbert moved to accept the minutes of the July 9 meeting as presented, seconded by

Alderperson Raether and carried by voice vote.

Discussion of ridership and financial statistics year to date

Roger Herbert noted the positive ridership trend over the previous year has continued. Dave

Lowe noted that July and August are usually slow months because school is not in session.

Update on 2018 capital purchases

Clerk Meltesen presented a list of vendors to send solicitations for bids to for the non-ADA

minivan. Meltesen also noted the ADA equipped minivan will be delivered soon. The vendor

proposed a removable seat but that was not in the specifications and Dave Lowe noted it can

cramp the space for wheelchair passengers. Alderperson Raether moved to request the vendor

provide the standard seat as requested in the specifications, seconded by Jennie Fox and

carried by voice vote.

Dave Lowe has worked on updating specifications for the dispatch software project.

Alderperson Raether moved to add wording requiring waiver of annual maintenance fees for an

initial period following installation and require vendors submitting an RFP to disclose major

changes to their systems expected in three to five years. Motion was seconded by Roger

Herbert and carried by voice vote.

Review 2019 budget projections

Clerk Meltesen presented data showing the decline in State and Federal grant funding for

transit operations as a percentage of actual costs. She pointed out that although revenue from

passenger fares has increased it is not enough to cover decreased grant funding and noted the

Transit Fund has not had a positive fund balance since 2003.

Meltesen explained the City is required by the grant agreements to fund any shortfall in the

Transit Fund and noted that a “local share” for the Transit System is budgeted as a planned

revenue source in the Transit Fund each year but is not budgeted annually as an expense in the

General Fund. Meltesen expects the General Fund will need to cover a shortfall in the Transit

Fund on an annual basis as it is not expected the downward trend in grant funding will change.

Meltesen has requested the Mayor include the local share of Transit funding as a line item in

the General Fund budget rather than trying to locate funds at year end to transfer to the Transit

Fund.

Dave Lowe noted that the State also holds back some of the grant funding pending DOT audits

of the Transit System’s operations and due to the State being behind in these audits, the City

doesn’t receive a portion of its grant funding for up to three to four years after the grant year.

Discussion citizen communications

A recent issue with AT&T affecting the main phone line for calling the taxi service was

discussed. The alternate line worked for customers to reach the taxi service while the main line

was down.

Dave Lowe noted management will continue to work with dispatch staff of Passenger Transit on

giving time estimates when a caller requests taxi service. It was noted the new dispatch

software, when installed next spring, should improve the ability of dispatchers to estimate

pickup times as they should have a better idea of where vehicles are in real time.

Next meeting date

The next meeting date is September 17, 2018 at 5:00 p.m.

Adjourn

Roger Herbert moved to adjourn, seconded by Alderperson Raether and carried by voice vote

at 6:08 p.m.

Submitted by Clerk/Treasurer Elissa Meltesen

(August 21, 2018) Ord. #18-8

AN ORDINANCE TO

AMEND SECTION 303-2 “ADOPTION OF CODES,” and SECTION 303-9

“INVESTIGATION” and SECTION 303-21 “KNOX-BOX® KEY SYSTEM”

OF CHAPTER 303, “FIRES AND FIRE PREVENTION”

OF THE CITY OF WATERTOWN GENERAL ORDINANCES

Sponsor: Ald. Tim Raether

Committee: Public Safety & Welfare

THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERTOWN DOES ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:

SECTION 1. Section 303-2, “Adoption of Codes” is hereby amended to read and include as follows:

B. Cleaning and Dyeing Code, Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter SPS 314, adopting NFPA 1.

C.B. General Orders on Explosives and Fireworks, Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter SPS 307.

D.C. Flammable, and Combustible, and Hazardous Liquids Code, Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter ATCP

93 SPS 310.

E.D. General Order on Liquified Petroleum Gases and Liquified Natural Gas Systems, Wisconsin Administrative

Code Chapter SPS 314340., adopting NFPA 1.

F. General Order on Spray Coating, Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter SPS 314, adopting NFPA 1.

G.E. Fire Prevention Code, Wisconsin Administrative Code Chapter SPS 314.

SECTION 2. Section 303-9, “Investigation” is hereby amended to read and include as follows:

A. The Chief of the Fire Department shall be the Fire Inspector Investigator and may appoint additional

inspectors investigators from the Fire Department. He shall investigate the cause, origin and circumstances of

every fire occurring in the City which is of suspicious nature or which involves loss of life or injury to persons

or by which property has been destroyed or substantially damaged. Such investigations shall be begun

immediately upon the occurrence of such a fire by the fire officer in whose district the fire occurs, and if it

appears that such fire is of suspicious origin, the Fire Chief or appointed investigators shall take charge

immediately of the physical evidence, shall notify the proper authorities designated by law to pursue the

investigation of such matters, and shall further cooperate with the authorities in the collection of evidence and

in the prosecution of the case.

SECTION 3. Section 303-21, “Knox-Box® Key System” is hereby amended to read and include as follows:

(3) The Fire Chief or Captain Officer in charge of the Division of Fire Prevention shall review and approve the

forms prior to their submission to the Knox-Box® Company. If the Fire Chief or Captain Officer in charge of

the Division of Fire Prevention is of the opinion that the application needs to be amended, the building owner

shall be notified.

SECTION 4. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this ordinance are hereby

repealed.

SECTION 5. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force the day after its passage and publication.

(August 21, 2018) Ord. #18-8

DATE: Aug. 21, 2018 Sept. 4, 2018

READING: 1ST 2ND ADOPTED ____September 4, 2018_____________

YES NO YES NO

McFARLAND ________________________________________________

TORTOMASI CITY CLERK/TREASURER

BERG

LARSEN APPROVED ____September 4, 2018_____________

ZGONC

RAETHER _____________________________________________

TIETZ MAYOR

MARON

KILPS

MAYOR DAVID

TOTAL

(September 4, 2018) Ord. #18-9

AN ORDINANCE

TO AMEND CHAPTER 76, ARTICLE 2, FINANCE AND TAXATION: ROOM

TAX, THROUGH THE ADDITION OF LANGUAGE TO SECTION 76-11,

ENACTMENT

SPONSOR: MAYOR DAVID

FROM: PLAN COMMISSION & FINANCE COMMITTEE

(WITH A POSITIVE RECOMMENDATION)

SECTION 1. Amend Section 76-11, Enactment, through the addition of language:

* * *

Pursuant to § 66.0615, Wis. Stats., a room tax is hereby imposed on the privilege of furnishing, at retail,

rooms or lodging to transients by hotel keepers, motel operators, bed-and-breakfast operators, lodging

marketplace, owners of short-term rentals or tourist rooming houses and other persons furnishing

accommodations that are available to the public, irrespective of whether membership is required for use

of the accommodations. In this article, "hotel," "motel" and "transient" have the meaning set forth in §

77.52(2)(a)(1), Wis. Stats. Any tax so imposed shall not be subject to the selective sales tax as provided in

Ch. 77, Wis. Stats.

* * *

SECTION 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this

ordinance are hereby repealed

SECTION 3. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force the day after its passage and

publication.

DATE: Sept. 4, 2018 Sept. 18, 2018

READING: 1ST 2ND ADOPTED ____September 18, 2018_______

YES NO YES NO

MCFARLAND ________________________________________________


BERG

LARSEN APPROVED ____September 18, 2018_______

ZGONC

RAETHER _____________________________________________

TIETZ MAYOR

MARON

KILPS

MAYOR DAVID

TOTAL

(September 4, 2018) Ord. #18-10

AN ORDINANCE

TO AMEND CHAPTER 550, ZONING, THROUGH CREATING DEFINTIONS

UNDER SECTION 550-15; AND THROUGH DEFINING, CREATING &

IDENTIFYING APPROPRIATE ZONING DISTRICTS FOR SHORT-TERM

RENTAL, TOURIST ROOMING HOUSE AND ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT

LAND USES


FROM: PLAN COMMISSION & FINANCE COMMITTEE

(WITH A POSITIVE RECOMMENDATION)

SECTION 1. Create the following definitions to Section 550-15:

* * *

“Accessory dwelling unit” See § 550-56AA

“Lodging marketplace” See Wisconsin State Statute 66.0615(1)(bs)

“Short-term rental” See § 550-56Y

“Tourist or Transient” A person who travels to a location away from his or her permanent address

regardless if the tourist or transient is there for the season, the month, a week, a day or less.

“Tourist rooming house” See § 550-56Z

* * *

SECTION 2. Create Section 550-56Y, Short-term rentals:

* * *

Short-term rental means residential dwelling that is offered for rent for a fee to tourist or transients for

fewer than 29 consecutive days. Short-term rental does not include bed & breakfast establishments.

Purpose: The following Short Term Rental land use establishes zoning and licensing regulations created

to ensure applicable State and City Laws are followed, to protect persons engaged in this practice as

landlord or tenant; to protect against adverse impacts of noise, odor, disturbance, adverse visual impacts,

or other nuisances, that this practice could have upon neighboring properties; to preserve property

values for the benefit of the City; and also to control impacts of such operations on municipal services

(1) Regulations.

(a) Any person who maintains, manages, or operates a short-term rental must:

[1] Obtain from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer

Protection or its agent the City of Watertown Health Department, under § 319-21,

a license as a tourist rooming house.

[a] Under a tourist rooming house license, an operator may rent as many as 4

units, including, but not limited to rooms, cottages or cabins. A hotel

license is needed if 5 or more units are being rented.

(b) Short-term rentals must comply with General Code Chapter 76, Article II: Finance and

Taxation, Room Tax, except:

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[1] Short-term rentals that are rented through a lodging marketplace must comply with

Wisconsin State Statute 66.0615(5)

(c) All refuse containers shall be screened from view

(d) Sleeping quarters related to a short-term rental establishment use shall only be located

within the principal structure on the parcel. Accessory buildings, accessory dwelling

units, recreational vehicles or recreational trailers cannot be used for sleeping quarters.

[1] Recreational vehicles or recreational trailers must be parked off street and parked

on the parcel’s paved driveway

(e) Occupancy limits shall not exceed the number of occupants allowed under Wisconsin

Administrative Code Section ATCP 72.

(f) Food or liquor shall not be prepared and/or provided by any person who maintains,

manages or operates a short-term rental.

(g) The person who maintains, manages or operates a short-term rental may not reside at the

short-term rental during occupancy by a tourist or transient.

* * *

SECTION 3. Create Section 550-56Z, Tourist rooming house:

* * *

Tourist rooming house means any lodging place or tourist cabin or cottage where sleeping

accommodations are offered for pay to tourist or transients. “Tourist rooming house” does not include

boardinghouses, hotels (commercial indoor lodging) or bed & breakfast establishments.

(1) Regulations.

(a) Any person who maintains, manages, or operates a tourist rooming house must:

[1] Obtain from the Wisconsin Department of Agriculture, Trade and Consumer

Protection or its agent the City of Watertown Health Department, under § 319-21,

a license as a tourist rooming house.

[a] Under a tourist rooming house license, an operator may rent as many as 4

units, including, but not limited to rooms, cottages or cabins. A hotel

license is needed if 5 or more units are being rented.

(b) A tourist rooming house must comply with General Code Chapter 76, Article II: Finance

and Taxation, Room Tax, except:

[1] A tourist rooming house that are rented through a lodging marketplace must

comply with Wisconsin State Statute 66.0615(5)

(c) All refuse containers shall be screened from view

(d) All tourist rooming houses shall be located above the first floor

(e) Occupancy limits shall not exceed the number of occupants allowed under Wisconsin

Administrative Code Section ATCP 72.

(f) Food or liquor shall not be prepared and/or provided by any person who maintains,

manages or operates a tourist rooming house.

* * *

SECTION 4. Create Section 550-56AA, Accessory dwelling unit:

* * *

Accessory dwelling unit. A dwelling unit that is located on the same lot as a principal residential

structure to which it is accessory, and that is subordinate in area to the principal dwelling, not including

in-family suite under Section 550-79B. Internal, attached, and detached accessory dwelling units shall be

allowed accessory to a principal residential structure, subject to the following:

(September 4, 2018) Ord. #18-10

(1) No more than one (1) accessory dwelling unit shall be allowed on a parcel.

(2) Rooftop decks shall not be allowed.

(3) The minimum gross floor area of accessory dwelling units shall be three hundred (300) square

feet.

(4) Under no circumstance shall an accessory dwelling unit’s square footage exceed the first

habitable floor of the principal structure

(5) An owner of the property must occupy at least one (1) dwelling unit on the parcel as their primary

place of residence.

(6) Accessory dwelling units shall not be used for short-term rentals under Section 550-56Y

(7) Accessory dwelling units that are internal to a principal residential structure shall also comply

with the following requirements:

(a) Internal accessory dwelling units are limited to eight hundred (800) square feet. In no case

shall the floor area of the internal accessory dwelling unit exceed the floor area of the first

floor of the primary structure.

(b) The entire internal accessory dwelling unit shall be located on one level.

(c) The creation of the accessory dwelling unit shall not result in additional entrances facing

the public street on the principal structure.

(8) Accessory dwelling units that are attached to a principal residential structure shall also comply

with the following requirements:

(a) The maximum floor area for an attached accessory dwelling unit shall be eight hundred

(800) square feet.

(b) The creation of the accessory dwelling unit shall not result in additional entrances facing

the public street on the primary structure.

(c) Any stairways leading to an upper story of an accessory dwelling unit shall be enclosed.

(d) The primary exterior materials of an attached accessory dwelling unit shall match the

primary exterior materials of the principal structure.

(9) Detached accessory dwelling units shall also comply with the following requirements:

(a) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed the height of the principal residential

structure. In no case shall the highest point of the roof of the detached accessory dwelling

unit exceed the highest point of the roof of the principal residential structure.

(b) The floor area of a detached accessory dwelling unit shall not exceed one-thousand

(1,000) square feet, including any areas designed or intended to be used for the parking of

vehicles and any half-story floor area.

[1] Upper story detached accessory dwelling units may be built above an accessory

structure, including, but not limited to, a detached garage, so long as the accessory

structures footprint does not exceed one-thousand (1,000) square feet.

(c) A detached accessory dwelling shall comply with the required setbacks and maximum

building coverage for an accessory structure within that Zoning District.

(d) The distance between the detached accessory dwelling unit and the principal structure

shall be a minimum of twelve (12) feet.

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(e) Not less than ten (10) percent of the total area of the façade of a detached accessory

dwelling unit facing an alley or public street shall be windows.

(f) Exterior stairways shall be allowed, provided that the finish of the railing matches the

finish or trim of the detached accessory dwelling unit. Raw or unfinished lumber shall not

be permitted on an exterior stairway.

(g) A detached accessory dwelling unit shall be located entirely to the rear of the principal

residential structure.

* * *

SECTION 5. Create Section 550-24C(1)(l) under Single-family Residential (SR-4): accessory

land uses permitted by right:

* * *

Short-term rental

* * *

SECTION 6. Create Section 550-24C(2)(b) under Single-family Residential (SR-4) accessory

land uses permitted as conditional use:

* * *

Accessory dwelling unit

* * *

SECTION 7. Create Section 550-25C(1)(l) under Two-family Residential (TR-6): accessory land

uses permitted by right:

* * *

Short-term rental

* * *

SECTION 8. Create Section 550-25C(2)(b) under Two-family Residential (TR-6) accessory land

uses permitted as conditional use:

* * *

Accessory dwelling unit

* * *

SECTION 9. Create Section 550-31C(1)(j) under Neighborhood Business (NB): accessory land

uses permitted by right:

* * *

Tourist rooming house

* * *

SECTION 10. Create Section 550-33C(1)(l) under General Business (GB): accessory land uses

permitted by right:

(September 4, 2018) Ord. #18-10

* * *


* * *

SECTION 11. Create Section 550-34C(1)(m) under Central Business (CB): accessory land uses

permitted by right:

* * *


* * *

SECTION 12. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this

ordinance are hereby repealed

SECTION 13. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force the day after its passage and

publication.

DATE: Sept. 4, 2018 Sept. 18, 2018

READING: 1ST 2ND ADOPTED ____September 18, 2018____________

YES NO YES NO

McFARLAND ________________________________________________


BERG

LARSEN APPROVED ____September 18, 2018____________

ZGONC

RAETHER _____________________________________________

TIETZ MAYOR

MARON

KILPS

MAYOR DAVID

TOTAL

(September 4, 2018) Exhibit #8678

RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING CITY OF WATERTOWN, JEFFERSON COUNTY, WISCONSIN

TO FILE AN APPEAL TO REAL ESTATE ASSESSMENT OF MILLERCOORS LLC

STATE BOA APPEAL NO. 76-131-REO-18

SPONSOR: MAYOR JOHN DAVID

WHEREAS, MillerCoors, LLC has filed an objection to real estate assessment made by the Wisconsin

Department of Revenue (DOR) regarding the real estate located at 1224 American Way, known as tax

parcel number 291-0815-0713-001, located in the City of Watertown; and

WHEREAS, Wisconsin Statutes § 70.995(8) allows a municipality to file an appeal with the State Board

of Assessors opposing the manufacturer’s estimate of Full Value that is opined on their objection form

along with the Wisconsin Department of Revenue’s assessed valuation of real and tangible personal

property located in the municipality when the person assessed has filed an objection to such assessed

valuations; and

WHEREAS, a municipal appeal to an assessed party’s objection must be filed within 15 days after the

party’s objection is filed; and

WHEREAS, the City wishes to formalize the timely appeal of the MillerCoors, LLC objection to

assessed valuations that was accessible via DOR website on or about June 11, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the City has a duty to protect the interests of all property taxpayers in its jurisdiction by

ensuring that real estate and tangible personal property is assessed equitably at its full fair market value.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

WATERTOWN, WISCONSIN:

Section 1. That the City of Watertown seeks to help defend the DOR’s valuation and to take such

other and further actions as may be necessary to effectuate the upholding of the State of Wisconsin

Department of Revenue’s determination of assessed valuations of the real estate located at 1224 American

Way;

Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon its passage and adoption.

YES NO

McFARLAND ADOPTED: September 4, 2018

TORTOMASI

BERG _______________________________________________

LARSEN CITY CLERK/TREASURER

ZGONC

RAETHER APPROVED: September 4, 2018

TIETZ

MARON ________________________________________________

KILPS MAYOR

MAYOR DAVID

TOTAL


RESOLUTION TO

AUTHORIZE THE PURCHASE OF THE VFD FOR WELL #6

SPONSOR: ALDERPERSON MARON

FROM: PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION

WHEREAS, the variable frequency drive (VFD) at well #6 failed due to an electrical overload

and is need of replacement; and,

WHEREAS; the VFD is critical to operating the drinking water well #6 in order to provide safe

water for the City of Watertown; and,

WHEREAS, CTW Corporation, a well contractor that handles this type of water well service

provided the lowest quote for $12,000.00, which includes a 1 (one) year service and maintenance

agreement; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of

Watertown authorizes the proper City Officials to approve the purchase the VFD from CTW

Corporation for $12,000.00 which includes installation, startup and training for well #6 repairs.

Said money to be taken from account 03-99-99-98.

YES NO

McFARLAND ADOPTED ____September 4, 2018___________

TORTOMASI

BERG _______________________________________________


ZGONC

RAETHER APPROVED ___September 4, 2018___________

TIETZ

MARON ________________________________________________

KILPS MAYOR

MAYOR DAVID

TOTAL


RESOLUTION

FOR CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, 2018 - SANITARY SEWER AND WATER MAIN



WHEREAS, the bid price of the original contract for this project was $690,196.55; and,

WHEREAS, the following Change Order No. 1 will be issued to increase the received bid price by

$88,184.00, increasing the bid to the contract award price of $778,380.55; and,

WHEREAS, the Public Works Commission has considered this change order and recommends the

adoption of this resolution; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Watertown

authorizes the proper City Officials to approve Change Order No. 1 – Sanitary Sewer and Water Main,

for a total addition to the contract amount of $88,184.00 bringing the revised contract price to

$778,380.55.

Said money for the above change order is to be taken from the Wastewater Sewer Rehabilitation

Account #02-97-30-11 ($51,004.00) and Water Capital Account #03-99-99-99 ($37,180.00).

YES NO


TORTOMASI

BERG _______________________________________________


ZGONC


TIETZ

MARON ________________________________________________

KILPS MAYOR

MAYOR DAVID

TOTAL


RESOLUTION

FOR CHANGE ORDER NO. 1,

2018 – CURB &GUTTER AND SIDEWALK REPLACEMENT



WHEREAS, the bid price of the original contract for this project was $402,868.25; and,

WHEREAS, the following Change Order No. 1 will be issued to increase the received bid price by

$10,627.10, increasing the bid to the contract award price of $413,495.35; and,

WHEREAS, the Public Works Commission has considered this change order and recommends the

adoption of this resolution; and,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Common Council of the City of Watertown

authorizes the proper City Officials to approve Change Order No. 1 – 2018 Curb & Gutter and

Sidewalk Replacement, for a total addition to the contract amount of $10,627.10 bringing the revised

contract price to $413,495.35.

Said money for the above change order is to be taken from the Annual Streets Reserve Account #05-

58-11-69 ($1,444.50), Sidewalk Reserves Account #05-58-11-73 ($2,964.68), and Carriage Hill Path

Reserve Account #05-58-11-25 ($6,217.92).

DATE: YES NO

MCFARLAND ADOPTED _____________________________________

TORTOMASI

BERG _______________________________________________


ZGONC

RAETHER APPROVED _____________________________________

TIETZ

MARON ________________________________________________

KILPS MAYOR

MAYOR DAVID

TOTAL


RESOLUTION

AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF WATERTOWN TO APPLY TO THE

WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES URBAN FORESTRY

GRANT

SPONSOR: MAYOR JOHN DAVID

FROM: FINANCE COMMITTEE

WHEREAS, the City of Watertown, is interested in obtaining a cost-share grant from Wisconsin

Department of Natural Resources for the purpose of funding urban and community forestry projects

specified in s. 23.097(1g) and (1r), Wis. Stats.; and

WHEREAS, there exists an available grant award up to $25,000 (Twenty-five Thousand Dollars) to

support the foregoing objectives related to community tree management, maintenance and/or education

within the City of Watertown; and

WHEREAS, the City will commit to provide grant applicable matching funds, wherein 50% (fifty

percent) can be obtained in-kind for and under said project as required by the Wisconsin DNR Urban

Forestry grant application; and

WHEREAS, the applicant attests to the validity and veracity of the statements and representations

contained in the grant application; and

WHEREAS, the applicant requests a grant agreement to carry out the project;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF

WATERTOWN, WISCONSIN, the City of Watertown will comply with all local, state, and federal

rules, regulations and ordinances relating to this project and the cost-share agreement;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the City of Watertown will budget a sum sufficient to fully and

satisfactorily complete the project and hereby authorizes and empowers the City Forester, its official or

employee, to act on its behalf to:

1. Sign and submit the grant application

2. Sign a grant agreement between applicant and the DNR

3. Submit interim and/or final reports to the DNR to satisfy the grant agreement

4. Submit grant reimbursement request to the DNR

5. Sign and submit other required documentation


YES NO


TORTOMASI

BERG _______________________________________________


ZGONC


TIETZ

MARON ________________________________________________

KILPS MAYOR

MAYOR DAVID

TOTAL


RESOLUTION

APPOINTING CITY ATTORNEY



WHEREAS, the office of City Attorney has been vacant since August 1, 2018; and

WHEREAS, the City of Watertown has advertised to receive applications for the position of City

Attorney and,

WHEREAS, the Finance and Personnel Committee has conducted interviews with the top prospects for

the position; and,

WHEREAS, it has been determined that Rose Simon-Silva is the top choice for the position; and

WHEREAS, Rose Simon-Silva has been offered and accepted the position of City Attorney.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE City of

Watertown, Wisconsin that upon recommendation of the Mayor and Finance Committee, Rose Simon-

Silva shall be appointed to the office of City Attorney and receive a starting salary of $89,502.40 annually

(Grade T, Step 5) effective with her first day of employment.

YES NO


TORTOMASI

BERG _______________________________________________


ZGONC


TIETZ

MARON ________________________________________________

KILPS MAYOR

MAYOR DAVID

TOTAL


RESOLUTION

EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK UPDATE

INTERNAL JOB POSTING POLICY



WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has the responsibility to propose personnel policies,

procedures, and benefits for all City of Watertown employees, and

WHEREAS, the Finance Committee has approved updating and adding a policy on

internal job postings in the Employee Handbook of Policies and Procedures under section III.

Hiring and Promotion Policies subsection A. Application for Employment as follows:

All vacancies or job openings for full-time and regular part-time City positions (except for an

internal posting intra or interdepartment transfersintra or interdepartment transfers) for non-

elected City employees not otherwise covered in the employment policy of any board or

commission, shall be advertised in the official City newspaper as a Class 2 publication and shall

be made known to all existing employees by means of a posting on the main bulletin board in

City Hall, and and on the City web site and emailed to all City of Watertown employees with a

City issued email address. The normal closing date for applications shall not be less than two (2)

weeks after the first advertisement appears. No application for employment will be accepted

which is dated earlier than the first day after the advertisement appears.

If a department head chooses to post a position internally for a full-time or regular part-time City

position not otherwise covered in the employment policy of any board or commission, the

opening shall be posted for at least one week and forwarded to the Clerk’s office to be sent out

via email to all City of Watertown employees with a City issued email address. The

administrative assistants in each department are responsible for posting the position in a

designated common area. Using the internal posting process does not preclude a department

head from deciding to advertise publicly using the process above.

Both public and internal posting All applications for full-time and regular part-time employment

shall be reviewed by the appropriate department head, unless the Library Board or the Police and

Fire Commission that governs those departments have a different written policy. The department

head will choose three (3) applicants and forward these names to the Finance Committee with a

recommendation for final selection by the Committee. The selection process for hiring all

seasonal and temporary part-time employees shall be the responsibility of the appropriate

department head.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of

Watertown that the office of the Clerk/Treasurer is authorized to make the above changes to the

Employee Handbook of Policies and Procedures and inform employees of such changes.


YES NO

McFARLAND ADOPTED: September 4, 2018

TORTOMASI

BERG _______________________________________________


ZGONC

RAETHER APPROVED: September 4, 2018

TIETZ

MARON ________________________________________________

KILPS MAYOR

MAYOR DAVID

TOTAL

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