TENTATIVE AGENDA - CITY COUNCIL - APRIL 27th

CLOSED SESSION - 6 PM
The Council will meet in closed session to discuss a developer’s agreement for project located in TIF District #8 and an option to purchase property in the City’s new business park.

OPEN SESSION - 7:00 p.m.
Among the highlights:
* A presentation of the city's Tree City U.S.A. Award from Olivia Witthun – Wisconsin DNR
* Continuation of public hearing – proposed comprehensive plan for 2009-2029
* Ordinance – approving new comprehensive plan for 2009-2029 - Since the public hearing was opened on March 10th, the Plan Commission made one change to the plan, modifying land use for the south side of Highway 44 east of Douglas Street from “recreational facilities” to “mixed use”. If this is acceptable, and if no other issues or concerns are raised at Monday's hearing, staff recommends approval of the attached ordinance adopting the new comprehensive plan.
* Proposed expenditure of funds in TIF District #8 – streetscape projects - Two months ago, the Council authorized borrowing $600,000 for downtown projects under newly-created TIF District #8. $200,000 of this amount was designated for “streetscape” improvements. Ripon Main Street is recommending a list of uses for these monies for your review and consideration. I will attempt to get the list up on the blog before Monday.
* Bid - recoating Thomas Street water tower - Earlier this year, Council approved borrowing $400,000 to recoat the water tower on Thomas Street. Four bids were received, and staff recommends that Council accept an adjusted low bid of $390,435 from Classic Protective Coatings, Inc.
* Proposed change in City policy – curbside collection of brush - The Public Works Department is collecting an increasing volume of brush at curbside each month, and it appears that formal standards are needed. As stated in the a memo from the Public Works Director, staff recommends that free brush pickup at curbside be limited to 4’x 4’x 8’ piles, with a $40/pile charge after that, and that stumps and root balls will no longer be taken at the curb.
* Appointment of special teams for 2009 workplan items
a. Website redevelopment - Citizen members: John Godson, Jeremy Johnson, Ryan Prellwitz, Brian Reilly Staff members: Steve Barg, Barb Mashack, Lori Rich Elected officials: 2 members from among Mayor/Council
b. Silver Creek corridor - Citizen members: Diane Rasmussen, Andrew Zuelke Staff members: Steve Barg, Travis Drake Elected official: 1 member from among Mayor/Council

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