COUNCIL RECAP - January 26

IV. Consent calendar - The Council approved the consent agenda which included:
* Ordinance – establishing maximum distance between street lights
* Resolution – amending resolution #2001-14 to cover street lights
* Petition – allowing 3 dogs at 722 State Street (Jeff & Peggy Henslin)
* Set public hearing for March 10th – adoption of comprehensive plan
The Council did table the request of Stellar Premier, LLC, 1216 West Fond du Lac St., Ripon, WI 54971, (trade name) Plaza Bowl, Lon Hetzel, Agent, 412 Ardmore Avenue Ripon, WI 54971, which was applying for the “Class B” Liquor and Fermented Malt Beverage license currently held by Not to Do, LLC
V. Other business
* Possible changes to project scope/timing – Newbury Street (Phase 2) - I suggested postponing the second half of the Newbury Street project for one year, allowing time for further study. Public Works Director Drake had suggested doing the project in 2009, but not replacing sidewalks, thus reducing the cost and saving more trees. The Council voted unanimously to delay the project one year
* Resolution – Carrying over certain unspent funds from 2008 budget - This is a typical action done at the beginning of the year to balance the books
* Further discussion/adoption of the City’s 2009 workplan and timetable - On January 13th, I presented a list of 2009 goals, and others were asked to submit items prior to the next meeting. The Council directed the staff to come back with an action plan and timeline for the goals for the February 10th Council meeting.
NOTE - The Council did not act on the Blossom Street vacation in downtown Ripon. It is currently being delayed due to some land acquisition issues. At this time, I would say February 10th is the next date we would bring it up.