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COMMON COUNCIL MEETING
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND BY PHONE:
For the public: Members of the media and the public may attend by calling:
United States: +1 (571) 317-3122 Access Code: 153-925-469
All public participants' phones will be muted during the meeting except during the public comment
period.
This meeting will be streamed live on YouTube, streamed live on WatertownTV.com (via YouTube), and
aired live on Charter Channel 984.
Watertown TV website: http://www.watertowntv.com/live-stream---council-and-more.php
Persons requiring other reasonable accommodations for any of the above meetings, may contact the office of the Clerk Treasurer at [email protected], phone 920-262-4000.
CALL TO ORDER
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
MINUTES OF COUNCIL MEETING HELD: September 7, 2021
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT (Members of the public who wish to address the Council on specific agenda items must register their request in writing before the meeting begins)
PUBLIC HEARING:
COMMITTEE REPORTS: Finance Committee – September 13, 2021
Plan Commission – September 13, 2021
Public Safety & Welfare Committee – August 4, 2021
Public Works – September 14, 2021
OLD BUSINESS:
COMMUNICATION & RECOMMENDATIONS:
1. Presentation of awards to citizens from the Police Department
Police & Fire Commission – July 12 and July 26, 2021
Payroll Summary – August 25 – September 7, 2021
Reserve Balances – August 31, 2021
Tourism Commission – September 9, 2021
Transit Commission – September 14, 2021
Watertown Housing Authority – July 15, 2021
Youth Advisory Committee – July 27, 2021
LICENSES:
ORDINANCES: SPONSOR COMMITTEE READING
Ord. # 21-36 to amend Chapter 550: Zoning Code through repeal and recreation of Section 550-127:
Swimming Pools Mayor McFarland Plan Commission 2nd Reading
RESOLUTIONS: SPONSOR COMMITTEE
Exh. 9270 – Resolution authorizing the City of Watertown to apply to the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources Recycling Grant Mayor McFarland Finance
Exh. 9271 – Resolution authorizing the City of Watertown to apply for the Wisconsin Department of
Natural Resources Urban Forestry Grant
Mayor McFarland Finance
Exh. 9272 – Resolution for designation of an authorized representative to file applications for financial
assistance from the State of Wisconsin Environmental Improvement Fund
Mayor McFarland Finance
Exh. 9273 – Resolution to authorize budget amendment to transfer $4,000 from contingent account to
engineering outside services employed for right-of-way survey on Concord Avenue
Mayor McFarland Finance
Exh. 9274 – Resolution to enter into a lease for an airport hangar located at 1833 River Drive, PIN: 291-
0815-0933-002. Mayor McFarland Plan Commission
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT (Members of the public who wish to address the Council on specific agenda items must register their request in writing before the meeting begins)
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 McFarland called the regular meeting of the City of Watertown Common Council to order at 7:00 p.m. on
Tuesday, September 7, 2021.
ROLL CALL
Roll call showed the following present: Ald. Pasch, Wendt, Ruetten, Bartz (remote), Licht, Wagner, Schmid,
Wetzel and Romlein. Staff present: City Attorney Rose Simon-Silva (remote), City Engineer Jaynellen Holloway (remote),
Fire Chief Kraig Biefeld, Asst Fire Chief Anthony Rauterberg, Police Chief Robert Kaminski, Utilities Superintendent Pete
Hartz (remote), Zoning Administrator Jacob Maas, Human Resource Generalist Lisa Schwartz (remote) and
Clerk/Treasurer Elissa Friedl.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Council recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the American flag.
MINUTES OF PRECEDING MEETING
Mayor McFarland inquired if there were additions or corrections to minutes of the Common Council meeting held
Tuesday, August 17, 2021. There being none, minutes were approved as presented.
COMMENTS & SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
No comments were received.
PUBLIC HEARING
None
COMMITTEE REPORTS
The following reports were received and filed: Finance Committee 08/23/21; Plan Commission 08/23/21; Public
Works Commission 08/24/21. (Complete minutes are open for public inspection in the City Clerk/Treasurer’s office.)
COMMUNICATIONS & RECOMMENDATIONS
Mayor McFarland recognized Randall Busler for 20 years of service.
Mayor McFarland presented the appointment of Michael Cunningham to the Branding Committee. Motion by Ald.
Wagner, seconded by Ald. Wetzel to approve these appointments carried by unanimous voice vote.
Clerk/Treasurer Friedl gave an update on the redistricting process. She noted that the handout has an error and
the population column is the number of registered voters in each ward. Mayor McFarland said the redistricting proposal
will be worked on internally by staff and presented at a Committee of the Whole meeting on October 5th. A resolution to
adopt the new ward plan will then be presented on October 19th.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE
Certified accounts in the amount of $510,933.96 were presented. Ald. Romlein moved to pay all certified
accounts, seconded by Ald. Licht and carried by roll call vote: Yes-8; No-0; Abstain-1 (Ald. Ruetten). Complete listing of
accounts payable is open for public inspection in City Clerk/Treasurer’s office.
REPORTS & MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Reports presented: Airport Commission 08/11/21; Board of Health 07/15/21; Historic Preservation & Downtown
Redevelopment Authority 07/21/21; Senior Center Advisory Board 08/18/21; Tourism Commission 08/12/21. All reports
were accepted as presented.
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ORDINANCES
Ord. #21-36 to amend Chapter 550: Zoning Code through repeal and recreation of Section 550-127: Swimming
Pools. Sponsor: Mayor McFarland; From: Plan Commission. Ald. Ruetten made a motion to approve the ordinance on
its first reading, seconded by Ald. Licht. Ald. Schmid asked about the change. Mayor McFarland explained that all pools
were regulated the same whether a temporary pool or regular pool. If it is going to be a year around pool, then a permit
would be required. Ald. Wetzel asked if deck or fencing is required. Maas said it has to do with building code. A four-foot
above ground pool would not require fencing if it has a removable ladder but in-ground pools are different. Motion carried
by roll call vote: Yes-9; No-0.
RESOLUTIONS
Exh. 9265 – Resolution to purchase maintenance and support contract with Convergent Solution for phone
system. Sponsor: Mayor McFarland; From: Finance. Ald. Romlein moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Ruetten and
carried by roll call vote: Yes-9; No-0.
Exh. 9266 – Resolution to update Employee Handbook regarding Voluntary Leave Donation. Sponsor: Mayor
McFarland; From: Finance. Ald. Wendt moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Ruetten and carried by roll call vote: Yes-9;
No-0.
Exh. 9267 – Resolution authorizing execution of Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources principal forgiven
Financial Assistance Agreement. Sponsor: Ald. Wetzel; From: Public Works. Ald. Wetzel moved to approve, seconded
by Ald. Ruetten and carried by roll call vote: Yes-9; No-0.
Exh. 9268 – Resolution to approve budget amendment for 2021 Tub Grinding Project. Sponsor: Mayor
McFarland; From: Finance. Ald. Ruetten moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Licht and carried by roll call vote: Yes-9;
No-0.
Exh. 9269 – Resolution to approve 2021 Tub Grinding Change Order No. 1 with Mobile Reduction Specialists,
Inc. Sponsor: Ald. Wetzel; From: Public Works. Ald. Wetzel moved to approve, seconded by Ald. Romlein and carried
by roll call vote: Yes-9; No-0.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS FROM CITIZENS PRESENT
No comments were received.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business to come before the Council at this time, Ald. Ruetten moved to adjourn,
seconded by Ald. Licht and carried by voice vote at 7:23 p.m.
Elissa Friedl, 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.)
FINANCE COMMITTEE Monday, September 13, 2021
5:30 p.m.
The Finance Committee met on the above date and time. The following members were present: Mayor
McFarland, Alderpersons Bartz, Pasch, Ruetten and Wagner. Also present: Street and Solid Waste Office Manager
Stacy Winkelman, City Engineer Jaynellen Holloway, Utilities Superintendent Pete Hartz (remote), Recreation
Director Randy Wojtasiak (remote), Human Resource Generalist Lisa Schwartz, Debbie Schuett, Carl Schuett and
Clerk/Treasurer Elissa Friedl.
1. Call to order. Mayor McFarland called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
2. Review & approve minutes August 23, 2021. Ald. Pasch moved to approve the minutes as presented,
seconded by Ald. Bartz, and carried by unanimous voice vote.
3. Review and take action: request for approval of grant application for WDNR Urban Forestry Grant.
Recreation Director Randy Wojtasiak said they have gotten the grant the last few years. The City spends
$25,000 and the DNR matches that amount for tree replacements, updating inventory and staff trainings.
Ald. Pasch asked the duration of the grant is and Wojtasiak replied it is one year. Ald. Pasch moved to
approve the submission of the grant application, seconded by Ald. Wagner and carried by unanimous
voice vote.
4. Review and take action: designate the Mayor as the Authorized Representative for the City of
Watertown to file the 2022 application for private lead service line replacement funds from the
Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources safe drinking water loan funds. Utilities Superintendent
Pete Hartz said like last year, they would like to apply for a continuation of the replacement of the lead
service lines on the private side. This is just part of the procedure to designate the Mayor as authorized
representative. The Superintendent completes the application but the Mayor is the signer. Ald. Wagner
moved to approve designating the Mayor as the Authorized Representative, seconded by Ald. Ruetten
and carried by unanimous voice vote.
5. Review and take action: budget amendment for Concord Avenue right-of-way survey for $4000 with
Southwest Surveying & Associates Inc. City Engineer Jaynellen Holloway said this is to survey the area
around the Stuart White fence project. They have a long-standing relationship with Southwest Surveying.
This was not budgeted, so they are asking to use contingency funds to do the work in 2021. Ald. Ruetten
moved to approve the budget amendment, seconded by Ald. Wagner and carried by unanimous voice
vote.
6. Update on change order for the plaza demolition project for $3,600 to Ayres Associates. City Engineer
Holloway said the DOT is in the process of designing the Main Street bridge and as a result, the DNR came
out and did some testing at the site. Holloway said she worked with the DNR and was able to obtain
liability exemption regarding contamination at the site. She reported that the City can take the waste to
landfill in Johnson Creek and no further testing is needed. The price of Ayres work has gone down due to
the resolution of this with the DNR. Holloway said her office received plans for the plaza last week and
needs to review them. They hope to go to bid in a few weeks. Mayor McFarland said they had a
discussion with the DNR and DOT about this and hope to have the work done yet this year. Ald. Pasch
asked if this will affect the adjacent building owner. Holloway said the DNR has reported they can
excavate and haul down to Johnson Creek and don’t need to do a clay cap so this will not affect the
property owner next door. No action taken.
7. Review and take action: hire a Street Department employee, Jordan Kopps at Grade I Step 5 $25.46.
Street and Sold Waste Office Manager Stacy Winkelman said this applicant initially turned the position
down but now wants to accept. She reported he has a vacation planned the week of Thanksgiving. She
said she is hoping to give him the 5 days of vacation typically awarded after three months after one month
to accommodate the planned vacation. She added this position has been open since January. Ald.
Wagner said this is setting a precedence and perhaps the City should document a policy that awarding
vacation early could be an option for positions open longer than six months. Ald. Wagner moved to
approve the hire with five days of vacation after one month, seconded by Ald. Bartz and carried by
unanimous voice vote.
8. Review and take action: submit a Recycling Grant with DNR for 2022. Stacy Winkelman said that this is
due October 1st and the Street Department applies each year and receives approximately $105,000 from
the grant towards the Solid Waste program. The grant requires a resolution to go with the application.
Ald. Wagner moved to approve the submission of the grant application, seconded by Ald. Pasch and
carried by unanimous voice vote.
9. Update and discussion regarding pay plan study. Mayor McFarland said staff received the pay study
results about two weeks ago. She shared with the Leadership Team last week a combination of different
components that make up the pay study implementation. Carlson Dettmann adjusted each grade on the
table and reviewed 15 positions in depth. In adjusting the table, Carlson Dettmann provided some
options for implementation. The Mayor said because the schedule was so far behind in some areas,
employees were at a 10 and step 11 and had no room for future growth, but under the new pay table
the same employee may be assigned to step 4. The Mayor reported the approach being used for
implementation is to assign a minimum of step 3 for anyone in their current title or position for at least
two years. For employees not in their current title or position at least two years, the position would be
placed in a step that would give them a minimum of a 25-cent raise. McFarland said that the budget will
come out to include this approach to implementing the new table. She noted there is not a flat, across
the board increase and everyone is getting some level of increase and there will be a greater earning
capacity with not being redlined in a step. Ald. Ruetten asked if it cost as much as we thought. The
Mayor said they will get that information and send it out to the Finance Committee. She noted that
although the budget accounts for a certain wage, the final payroll resolution in December is what
actually gives authority to pay at a certain level. She said she feels good about making sure people are
getting something and that the appropriate market information in our area was used. No action taken.
10. CLOSED SESSION PER WIS. STAT. 19.85(1)(C) to consider employment, promotion, compensation, orperformance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdictionor exercises responsibility (extended leave for Street Department employee). Motion was made by Ald.Bartz, seconded by Ald. Ruetten to enter into closed session per Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(C), and carried byunanimous roll call vote at 6:00 p.m.
11. Reconvene to open session. Motion was made by Ald. Wagner to reconvene to open session, secondedby Ald. Ruetten and carried by unanimous voice vote at 6:05 p.m.
12. Review and take action: Decision regarding extended leave for Street Department employee. Ald.
Wagner made a motion to approve extending the leave thru October 11, 2021, seconded by Ald. Bartz
and carried by unanimous voice vote.
13. CLOSED SESSION PER WIS. STAT. 19.85(1)(C) to consider employment, promotion, compensation, orperformance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdictionor exercises responsibility (for Street Department employee). Motion was made by Ald. Pasch, secondedby Ald. Ruetten to enter into closed session per Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(C), and carried by unanimous roll callvote at 6:06 p.m.
14. Reconvene to open session. Motion was made by Ald. Pasch to reconvene to open session, seconded byAld. Wagner and carried by unanimous voice vote at 6:43 p.m.
15. Review credit card purchases over $10,000. The report was reviewed, no action taken.
16. Adjournment. Ald. Ruetten moved to adjourn at 6:43 p.m., seconded by Ald. Wagner and carried byunanimous voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Elissa Friedl, Clerk/Treasurer
Note: These minutes are uncorrected, and any corrections made thereto will be noted in the proceedings at
which these minutes are approved.
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PLAN COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
4:30 p.m.
The Plan Commission met on the above date and time in the Council Chambers. The following members were present: Emily McFarland (Chair), Jaynellen Holloway, Jacob Maas, James Romlein (Recording Secretary), Becky Huff, and Nick Krueger
The following joined online: Tony Arnett, Bob Mudler, and Mike Behling
Others Present: Jeff Baum
Call to Order Mayor McFarland opened the Plan Commission Meeting at 4:30 p.m.
1. Review and take action Plan Commission minutes dated August 23, 2021Motion to approve by Alder Romlein, Second by Commissioner MudlerUnanimous by voice vote.
2. Review and take action: preliminary Certified Survey Map for 1406 Kimberly Court
Background: White Oak Builders (applicant) and Mike Behling (owner) are looking to split 1406 Kim-berly Court into 2 separate parcels. Lot 1 would be a 0.67 acre lot and Lot 2 would be a 0.398 acre lot. These two parcels would be zoned Single-Family Residential (SR-4)
Relevant Information: The following information has been identified by the City of Watertown Zoning & Flood-plain Administrator Maas as pertinent to this action:
A. Kimberly Court’s right-of-way is properly dedicated.
B. Airport Approach Protection Zone elevation limits development on Lots 1 & 2 to 972 feet above mean sea level. The City of Watertown is looking to maintain the proper height restrictions within the Airport Approach Protection Zone under Wisconsin Statute Section 114.136(1)(a).
Mayor McFarland asked for questions noting that this matter is identical to the matter in the 23 August meeting, and with no questions forthcoming, asked for a motion.
Motion by Engineer Holloway to Approve with the Airport Approach Protection Zone limit condition as follows:
Note: Lots 1 & 2 have an Airport Approach Protection Zone elevation limit of 972 feet above mean sea level for all buildings, structures, and objects of natural growth; whether or not such buildings, structures and objects of natural growth are presently in existence.
Second Alder Romlein
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Unanimous by voice vote
3. Review and take action: airport lease for 1833 River Drive (PIN: 291-0815-0933-002)
Background: The City of Watertown Airport is looking to lease a pre-existing hangar located on city-owned property.
Relevant Information: The following information has been identified by the City of Watertown Zoning & Flood-plain Administrator Maas as pertinent to this action:
A. See attached map and lease.
B. Wisconsin State Statute § 62.223(5) Describes matters relating to City Plan Commis-sion.
C. Lease will go before the Common Council for approval.
Mayor McFarland asked for questions noting that Mr. Baum was present for any questions and this matter is identical to the recent hangar leases approved in two recent meeting. With no questions forthcoming, Mayor McFarland asked for a motion.
Motion by Engineer Holloway to Approve, Second Krueger Unanimous by voice vote.
4. AdjournmentMotion to adjourn by Romlein, Second HollowayUnanimous by voice vote
Meeting closed at 4:42 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted, James W. Romlein Sr. PE Recording Secretary
Note: These meeting notes are uncorrected, and any corrections made will thereto be noted in the proceedings at which these minutes are approved.
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEETuesday, September 14, 2021
5:30 p.m.
Commission attendees: Alders Wetzel, Bartz, Romlein, Ruetten, Commissioner Dave Frohling.
CIty employee attendees: Director of Public Works/City Engineer Jaynellen Holloway, Park
Maintenance Supervisor Jeff Doyle, Street Department Office Manager Stacy Winkleman,
Wastewater Superintendent Peter Hartz, City Attorney Rose Simon/Silva, Parks, Recreation and
Forestry Director Randy Wojtasiak (remotely).
Commission Chair Wetzel called the meeting to order at 5:30 p.m.
1. Call to order
2. Comments and suggestions from citizens present.
A total of 16 residents commented (including former Alders. Fred Smith and Ken Berg) on
agenda #9.
3. Review and approve minutes dated August 24, 2021.
Move to approve Ald. Ruetten
Second Ald. Bartz
Carried by unanimous voice vote
Request was made by Commision Chair Wetzel and items #4 and 5 be combined which was
agreed upon by all.
4 & 5. Items 4 and 5 together. Review and take possible action: Adding garbage and recycling
service for N794 N and N 806 N Water Street
CIty of Watertown service for any household outside the city limits is billed $19.08 per month of
weekly garbage and recycling pick up. Street Department Office Manager Stacy WInkleman
stated that this issue should be addressed in the future as more customers are asking for this
service. Ald. Ruetten asked if the City has enough receptacles for new customers within and
outside the City limits. Stacy that our inventory is getting low. In answer to Ald. Bartz question
Stacy stated that she invoices each of these customers individually.
Move to approve Com. Frohling
Second Ald. Romlein
Carried by unanimous voice vote
6. Review and take action: submit the 2022 Private Lead Service Line Replacement
Program Priority Evaluation and Ranking Form (PERF) and submit the 2022 Private Lead
Service LIne Replacement Program Application for funds from the Safe Drinking Water Loan
Program
Peter Hartz explained that this application submission is needed to secure funding for our
anticipated Private LSL replacement program to pair with our 2022 annual water main
replacements for full lead service line replacement and additional private lead service line
replacement of an undetermined amount pending award from the State or Wisconsin.
Move to approve Ald. Romlein
Second Ald. Ruetten
Carried by unanimous voice vote
7. CLOSED SESSION PER WIS. STAT. SEC. 19.85(1)(g) to confer with legal counsel for the
governmental body who is rendering oral or written advice concerning strategy to be adopted
by the body with respect to litigation in which it is or is likely to become involved, specifically
in regards to snow removal.
Move to approve Ald. Bartz
Second Ald. Ruetten
Carried by unanimous voice vote
8. Reconvene to open session
Moved to approve Ald. Romlein
Second Com. Frohling
By roll call vote the Commission reconvened to open session
9. Review and take possible action: current policy for city snow removal on sidewalks
Action concerning the policy:
● Ald. Romlein moved and seconded by Commissioner Frohling the following:
○ To approve the Policy for CIty Responsibility for Snow Removal on Sidewalks
dated September 14, 2021
○ The Park and Rec. Department will provide a copy of the proposed “application.”
○ That we come together at the next meeting to vote on the policy
● Ald. Ruetten pointed out that the words “CIty Clerk” be replaced with “Park, Recreation
and Forestry Department.”
Additional comments were made by the public accompanied by good interaction between
citizens and commission members.
Carried by unanimous voice vote
10. Adjourn
Moved to approve Ald. Ruetten
Second Com. Frohling
Meeting adjourned at 7:20 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Bob Wetzel
Chair Public Works Commission
Note: These minutes are uncorrected, and any corrections made thereto will be noted in the
proceedings at which these minutes are approved.
CITY OF WATERTOWN Payment Approval Report - Council Meeting Page: 1
Vendor Vendor Name Invoice Number Description Invoice Date Net GL Account and Title
Invoice Amount
Total 23910: 258,512.50
WOLFF PACK APPAREL & PROMOTIONS
23904 WOLFF PACK APPAREL & PRO 1785 NEW EMPLOYEE SHIRTS-BRAN 09/07/2021 92.52 01-51-31-55 BRANDING INITIATIVE P
Total 23904: 92.52
ZUERN BUILDING PRODUCTS INC
26900 ZUERN BUILDING PRODUCTS I 328548 STREET-4X6 - 12' WOOD 08/03/2021 220.50 01-54-41-18 SUPPLIES & EXPENSE
Total 26900: 220.50
Grand Totals: 547,764.85
Report Criteria:
Detail report.
Invoices with totals above $0.00 included.
Only unpaid invoices included.
Invoice.Payment due date = 09/21/2021
LICENSING BOARD Wednesday, September 15, 2021
The Licensing Board met on the above date in Room 0041 at City Hall and by GoToMeeting. The following
members were present: Mayor McFarland, Ald. Bartz, Ald. Wendt, Erin Schroeder, and Cheri Martin (remote).
Staff present were: Police Chief Robert Kaminski, Attorney Rose Simon-Silva, and Clerk/Treasurer Elissa Friedl.
1. Call to order. Mayor McFarland called the meeting to order at 4:22 p.m.
2. Review and approve minutes of August 11, 2021. Ald. Wendt moved to approve the minutes as
written, seconded by Ald. Bartz and carried by unanimous voice vote.
3. Closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(b) to discuss specific licenses:
a. Application for operator license, Stephanie Schroeder
A motion to move to closed session was made by Ald. Bartz, seconded by Ald. Wendt and carried by
unanimous roll call vote at 4:23 p.m.
4. Reconvene to open session. A motion to reconvene to open session was made by Ald. Wendt,
seconded by Ald. Bartz and carried by unanimous voice vote at 4:38 p.m.
5. Review and take action: Operator license application from Stephanie Schroeder. A motion to deny
the operator license for Stephanie Schroeder due to convictions of category one offenses was made
by Ald. Wendt and seconded by Ald. Bartz. Erin Schroeder explained to Stephanie Schroeder that if
the vote results in denial, she will still be able to work with another licensed operator. Stephanie
Schroeder said she needs to be able to work by herself at her job and does not want to be limited to
working with another licensed bartender. She asked the Licensing Board to give her a chance to
prove herself. Mayor McFarland referred to both the State Statute Chapter 125 regarding prohibition
on granting a license to a habitual offender as well as the City’s licensing guidelines establishing a look
back period of five years for category one offenses. Stephanie Schroeder asked when she can
reapply. Clerk Friedl checked the licensing guidelines and said there is a restriction of one year if the
denial is due to falsification. Ald. Wendt asked if there is a probationary license that can be issued.
Clerk Friedl said there is not. There was discussion on whether the applicant can continuously apply
for a provisional operator license. Clerk Friedl said this hasn’t been done before but wasn’t sure if
there was anything prohibiting this. Chief Kaminski noted that the applicant does not only have
category one offenses, there are other items he did not list in his report, but all were related to
offenses involving a business and cooperation with law enforcement. Attorney Simon-Silva explained
that the options at this point would be to table, approve or deny the license application. The motion
to deny the operator license for Stephanie Schroeder carried by unanimous voice vote.
6. Review and take action: Approval of change of location for temporary Class “B” malt liquor license,
Fiesta Cultural LatinoAmericana, Inc for Fiesta Soccer Cup event on Sunday, September 19, 2021
from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Brandt /Quirk Park, 800 Carriage Hill Drive to Grinwald Park, 760 Milford
Street. Chief Kaminski explained that the event was cancelled and then the organizer called the
Police Department earlier this week saying the event will go forward. Attorney Simon-Silva asked if
Fiesta Cultural is still the applicant. Chief Kaminski and Clerk Friedl confirmed that is the organization
that applied for the temporary Class “B” license. Some questions arose about the facilities at
Grinwald Park as there is no building to sell the alcohol out of and no restrooms other than portables.
Erin Schroeder expressed concern about the organizer and only licensed operator actually supervising
the alcohol sales. Ald. Wendt asked if the request was only for the change of venue. Clerk Friedl said
it was. Erin Schroeder moved to approve the location change for this temporary license, seconded by
Ald. Bartz. Motion carried by unanimous voice vote.
7. Review operator licenses report from Clerk’s office. Report was reviewed; no action taken.
8. Review special event report from Clerk’s office. Report was reviewed; no action taken.
9. Review police activity involving licensed establishments. The Chief informed the committee that a
points violation notice was sent to The Bar. Report was reviewed; no action taken.
10. Adjournment. Erin Schroeder moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Ald. Wendt, and carried
by voice vote at 5:39 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Elissa Friedl, Clerk/Treasurer
Note: These minutes are uncorrected, and any corrections made thereto will be noted in the proceedings at
which these minutes are approved.
Watertown Main Street Program Board of Directors
Meeting Minutes
Tuesday, July 20, 2021
Wepco Printing, 108 S. 6th St.
Members present: Amber Smith, Sandra Budewitz, Ron Counsell, Dan Rahfaldt, Brian Konz,
Brooke Hoida, Annie Wedl, Kevin Clifford, Tom Pasch, Bob Mudler and Peg Checkai. Also
present: Executive Director Melissa Lampe, City Zoning Administrator Jacob Maas, City
Strategic Initiatives & Development Coordinator Alex Allon and Bonnie Hertel, executive
director of the Watertown Area Chamber of Commerce.
1. Call to Order
President Smith called the meeting to order at 8 a.m.
2. Approval of minutes from the June 15, 2021 meeting
Motion by Mudler, second by Budewitz, to approve as presented. Motion carried.
3. Director’s report
The director’s report was shared in advance of the meeting.
4. Financial reports
The financial reports were reviewed by the board. Motion by Checkai, second by
Rahfaldt, to approve as presented. Motion carried.
5. Chamber of Commerce update
Hertel provided a recap of the 100th anniversary celebration.
6. Committee reports
• Promotions Committee – Lampe provided a ticket sales update for the Downtown
Watertown Craft Beer Walk set for July 22. Discussion then took place regarding
Riverfest food booth planning and preliminary Pumpkin Palooza planning.
• Historic Preservation Commission – Lampe reminded the board that the façade
grant application window closes on July 30.
7. Downtown parking concerns
Discussion took place regarding concerns raised recently on social media connected to
the downtown parking lots (primarily Market Street) and ticketing. Board members
talked about the pressure on certain municipal lots and the pros and cons of the posted
time limits.
8. Downtown weeds
Discussion took place regarding weeds along Main Street and side street sidewalks and
within the municipal parking lots. Lampe said the Park and Rec Department recently sent
summer staff out to help with this and the situation is now much better. Lampe suggested
that the board find out what it would cost to hire a service to deal with weeds downtown
twice a season. Motion by Mudler, second by Konz, to have Lampe explore costs.
9. Library update
Checkai shared an update on construction and library programming.
10. Town square update
An update was provided on the status of fundraising and DNR permitting.
11. Adjournment
Motion by Rahfaldt to adjourn, second by Budewitz. Motion carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Melissa Lampe
Executive Director
Regular Meeting Minutes July 12, 2021
Present: Jim Schildbach, Kelly Kwapil, Nikki Salas, Tom Godfroy , Brad Kuenzi
Also Present: Fire Chief Kraig Biefeld, Police Chief Robert Kaminski Police Captain Ben Olson and Deputy Chief Tony Rauterberg
Meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm
The Minutes of the meeting on June 14, 2021 were reviewed. Ms Salas moved to approve the minutes of the meetings as printed, second by Mr. Godfroy, motion carried
Fire Chief Biefeld
Review of the run totals and training hours for June.
Chief Biefeld said the employees on probation are progressing as expected with their training and skills testing. Training updates and employee reviews are done as needed.
A study is being started to gather information for the building of an additional station. Location, station requirements and population growth are all under review in order to make the decision possible. The goal for building to be started in 2024.
Fire hiring update. Interviews were done and the Chief has an eligibility list.
Mr. Godfroy moved to approve the eligibility list as Chief Biefeld requested. second by Mr. Schieldbach, motion carried
Chief Biefeld Recommended the hire of Taylor Wolff and Tanner Hanson for the open positions
Ms Salas moved to approve the hire as Chief Biefeld requested. second by Mr. Schieldbach, motion carried
The department is not getting the number of applications necessary to sustain an eligibility list for any period of time. The Department is now in a constant state of interviewing and creating new lists as candidates become available.
The Department has been requested to take on additional property coverage for a portion of Ebenezer Rd. The Department has one employee that has been off on FMLA and their scheduled return may continue to be delayed.
Police Chief Robert Kaminski
The Police Department has conducted interviews and the Chief gave us an update on the candidates.
Ms. Salas moved to approve the eligibility list as Chief Kaminski requested. second by Mr. Schieldbach, motion carried
Chief Kaminski Recommended the hire of Sam Sulzmann for the open position.
Mr Godfroy moved to approve the hire as Chief Kaminski requested. Also included in the motion is the waiving of the Commissions age policy for this hire, second by Mr. Schieldbach, motion carried
Note: The Commission had a 21-year-old age limit on hiring. This was in place to assure time for applicants to complete the 60 college credits and time for the candidate to complete the Academy on their own. Mr Sulzmann Has been quite motivated and has already graduated with an associated degree in Criminal justice and has already completed the Academy.
Captain Ben Olson went over a review of calls for and Activity for June.
Next meeting scheduled for August 10, 2021 Motion to adjourn was made at 4:50 by Mr Schildbach, second by Ms Salas, motion carried.
NOTE: These minutes are uncorrected and any corrections made thereto will be noted in the proceedings at which these minutes are approved. Submitted by, Kelly Kwapil, Secretary
Regular Meeting Minutes July 26, 2021
Present: Jim Schildbach, Kelly Kwapil, Tom Godfroy , Brad Kuenzi
Also Present: Police Chief Robert Kaminski
Meeting was called to order at 4:30 pm
Police Chief Robert Kaminski
Chief Kaminski explained that a former Officer of the WPD is requesting to return to the department. The PFC and Department feel that this is good candidate to rehire. The normal new hire testing process will need to be waived. This employee was only out of the WPD for five weeks so we feel past testing has been completed.
Mr Godfroy moved to approve the hire as Chief Kaminski requested. Also included in the motion is the waiving of the Commissions testing policy for this hire, second by Mr. Schieldbach, motion carried
Motion to adjourn was made at 4:45 by Mr Schildbach, second by Mr Kwapil, motion carried.
NOTE: These minutes are uncorrected and any corrections made thereto will be noted in the proceedings at which these minutes are approved. Submitted by, Kelly Kwapil, Secretary
8/25/2021 - 9/7/2021
Overtime Y-T-DRegular Overtime Costs this Overtime Overtime Total
Department FT PT Hours Hours Pay Period Costs Budget Payroll
01-58-11-04 Fire Prevention Programs 11,423.59 450.00 293.29 11,580.3001-58-11-05 Fire 2% Dues 63,940.70 0.00 10,238.79 53,701.9101-58-11-07 Sr. Center Fundraising 24,184.75 203.02 469.61 23,918.1601-58-11-09 4TH of July Parade 23,486.76 0.00 582.90 22,903.8601-58-11-10 Christmas Parade 9,282.58 0.00 0.00 9,282.5801-58-11-12 Police Canine Unit 9,524.17 200.00 174.00 9,550.1701-58-11-13 Police Dept. Donations 22,588.37 0.00 378.69 22,209.6801-58-11-15 Police Accreditation 5,707.65 0.00 0.00 5,707.6501-58-11-17 DNR Grant - Fire 421.40 0.00 0.00 421.4001-58-11-18 EMS FAP Equipment 2,991.51 0.00 0.00 2,991.5101-58-11-19 EMS FAP Education 3,582.42 0.00 0.00 3,582.4201-58-11-21 Brandt/Quirk Park Baseball 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.0001-58-11-37 River Walkway Repairs 4,750.00 0.00 0.00 4,750.0001-58-11-39 Interurban Trail 21,131.31 0.00 (50.00) 21,181.3101-58-11-40 Bike Trail 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.0001-58-11-48 Downtown Parking Replacement 10,000.00 0.00 0.00 10,000.00
TOTAL GENERAL RESERVES 171,789.70 853.02 12,087.28 203,780.95
05-58-11-04 Chamberland Improvements 129.57 0.00 0.00 129.5705-58-11-06 Park Facility Improvements 12,629.71 0.00 0.00 12,629.7105-58-11-10 Forestry Donation 91,805.02 0.00 0.00 91,805.0205-58-11-18 Micro Park - Concord Avenue 6,759.05 0.00 0.00 6,759.0505-58-11-20 Park Exp. & Improvements 39,441.70 350.00 1,681.07 38,110.6305-58-11-23 Tennis Court Restoration 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.0005-58-11-24 Transit Vehicle Replacement 862.00 0.00 0.00 862.0005-58-11-25 Carriage Hill Path - Health Found Gran 93,537.39 0.00 0.00 93,537.3905-58-11-26 Downtown/Main St Improvements 100,604.62 0.00 0.00 100,604.6205-58-11-40 Bridge Repairs 25,249.15 0.00 0.00 25,249.1505-58-11-41 Seawall 164,762.87 0.00 6,985.00 157,777.8705-58-11-42 Dams 281,360.75 0.00 0.00 281,360.7505-58-11-43 Airport & Airport Viewing Area 193,532.23 0.00 0.00 193,532.2305-58-11-44 Airport Jet Monument 16.49 0.00 0.00 16.4905-58-11-48 Land Acquisition 19,524.44 0.00 0.00 19,524.4405-58-11-58 N. 2nd Street Bridge 51,471.78 0.00 0.00 51,471.7805-58-11-69 Annual Street 1,196,084.96 0.00 26,886.88 1,169,198.0805-58-11-73 Sidewalk 12,221.33 0.00 0.00 12,221.3305-58-11-92 Seal Coating 371,657.35 0.00 15,000.00 356,657.35
TOTAL CAPITAL PROJECTS 2,734,032.35 350.00 50,552.95 2,613,447.46
07-58-11-13 Park Dedication Fees 94,609.07 0.00 180.75 94,428.3207-58-11-15 Park Improvements 56,260.00 3,738.75 3,230.54 56,768.21
TOTAL DEVELOPER PARKS 164,694.59 3,738.75 3,411.29 151,196.53
CAPITAL PROJECTS
DEVELOPER PARKS
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Watertown Tourism Commission Meeting Minutes September 9 2021
The following Tourism Commission members were present via Zoom Meeting or in person at Watertown City Hall:
Linda Werth, Randy Wojtasiak, Cheryl Mitchell, Aaron David, Dave Fessenbecker, Peter Wright
Also present; Robin Kaufmann Tourism Manager, Bonnie Hertel Chamber Executive Director
1. The meeting was called to order at 8 am
2. Review & Approve August Minutes
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Peter Wright, seconded by Linda Werth. The commission
voted to approve the minutes.
3. Old Business:
a. Financial Report: Robin Kaufmann reported Month to Date information as of 08/25/21
Expense
Payroll Services August 51.35
Payroll Taxes - August 224.10
Retirement Contribution – August 87.88
Wage Reimbursement – August 2929.20
Total Wages 3292.53
Total Management Fees 3292.53
Operations
Telephone July 50
Mileage July 17.37
Postage/Mailing – 30 guides to Oshkosh 9.55
Total Expense 3369.45
Room Tax Revenue - June room tax 11669.64
Net Income 8330.19
Checking Account Balance as of 08/25 $ 67672.02
Motion to approve the financials was made by Randy Wojtasiak and seconded by Linda Werth. The
Commission voted to approve the financials.
b. Marketing Plan
1. 2021 Visitor Guides – see New Business
2. Ad Opportunities: Opportunities are coming in but nothing to present to the Commission.
c. Updates/Discussion on mural restoration – Nothing new to report to the Commission.
d. Hotel Stay updates: Hotel occupancy nationally is approximately 61% with international markets and
markets hit by extreme weather coming in below average. The Southern Wisconsin market is averaging
higher occupancy between 71 and 77%. Occupancy continues to be driven by the leisure market with
corporate business continuing to lag. Friday/Saturday occupancy locally is close to 95-100% occupancy.
Weekday occupancy locally continues to be driven by construction business, seasonal workers, and staffing
companies providing workers for local businesses. Much of this business is long term and therefore tax
exempt. Many local companies have not started traveling consistently.
4. New Business
a. Watertown Tourism 2022 Visitor Guide Proposal- The Commission is choosing between the 16 page
book at printing cost of $3250 for 5,000 copies or the 24 page book at a printing cost of $3900. Both
options have a print and design cost of $40-$75 per page, with a 25% ad sales credit. Distribution of 2,500
guides is included in the costs.
A motion was made by Randy Wojtasiak to contract for the 16 page book at a cost of $3250 and seconded
by Peter Wright. The Commission voted to approve the motion.
b. DMO Grant Program. Destination Marketing Organization
Robin will attend a webinar to understand the criteria and procedures to apply for a DMO grant on
Behalf of Watertown Tourism. The organization will offer a total of $15 million in grants to entities that meet
their criteria. Robin will create a grant proposal and review the document with Al Larson and Aaron David
before submitting to the program.
c. Manager’s report of Previous month’s tasks - attached
d. Commission members report on upcoming events:
Ryder Cup and Jefferson Car Show are 9/24-26. All September weekends will be close to full w/weddings,
festivals, etc. Maranatha Students are back in session w/the same enrollment as last year.
The Octagon House had a solid August and is now open for Weekends only. September 18th is the Antique
Show.
Adjournment – Motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 made by Randy Wojtasiak and seconded by Peter Wright.
Agenda items:
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 October 14 2021 via Zoom or you may attend in person at Watertown City Hall
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 – August
Social Media Report
Facebook: 70 new page likes (4,980 likes/5,325 followers)
Visitwatertownwi.com: 355 Views by 301 visitors
Instagram: 11 new followers (853 followers)
• Regularly posted to social media (Watertown, Dodge County, Jefferson County)
• Wrote blog articles for JCTC
• Attended JCTC Meeting
• Attended JCTC Exec Committee Meeting
• Continued guide distribution
• Attended Chamber Marketing Committee Meeting
• Began work on DMO Grant
• Took pics at local events for current and future promotions
o Watertown Riverfest (also volunteered at Main Street Treats Booth)
o Octagon House Ice Cream Social (also volunteered at cake/ice cream booth)
o Movie Night Under the Stars
o Garden Tales Farmers Market
• Took pics at local venues for current and future promotions
o Interurban Trail
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TRANSIT COMMISSION September 14, 2021
The Transit Commission met on the above date at 5:00 p.m. with the following members present: Tom Hahn, Laurie Grosenick, Cathy Egan, and Michelle Bainbridge and Ald. Licht. Also present: Clerk/Treasurer Elissa Friedl and Bill Hugin of Passenger Transit, Inc.
Call to Order. Cathy Egan called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
Review & approve minutes of July 12, 2021. Ald. Licht moved to approve, seconded by Laurie Grosenick and carried by unanimous voice vote.
Review ridership and financial statistics.
(a) Review implementation status of fare increase. Bill Hugin reported that the fare increase has been implemented. He noted there were a few hiccups in the software at first but they were quickly remedied. Hugin proactively sent letters to school and day care centers they serve and posted notices in all vehicles prior to the effective date of the rate increase. He reported that overall the transition has been smooth.
Update on service changes implemented due to COVID 19.
(a) Federal mask requirement for public transportation through January 18, 2022. Clerk Friedl shared an email with the Transit Commission from the WI DOT informing the City of the extension of the mask requirement. Bill Hugin reported that if there is no passenger present the driver does not have to wear a mask but when passengers are present they do. Hugin noted that some customers have been upset with the discontinuation of drive through service but with ridership up, they are no longer able to wait for someone to go through a food drive through or bank drive through.
Update and possible action regarding corner stop service routes. Bill Hugin reported that one driver with a CDL
decided to retire and a CDL is required to drive the 24-passenger bus used for corner stop service. With only one
driver they have had to combine the WHS and RMS routes. He said they are making it now but if corner stop
ridership increases he isn’t sure what they will do. Hugin questioned why the school buses don’t provide this
service. He also reported that he feels a couple of the stops are a safety concern and noted the buses are not
equipped with the same lights that school buses have. Hugin said he is aware the current contract requires
Passenger Transit to provide the corner service but asked if the Transit Commission can work with the school
before the next contract to see if the corner service can be discontinued. Tom Hahn indicated he would make
contact with someone at the School District. Clerk Friedl noted that Passenger Transit has authority within the
contract to make corner stops more efficient but confirmed the contract requires 2,100 hours annually for corner
stop service.
Review citizen communications received by city. Clerk Friedl said no citizen concerns were received since the last
meeting.
Set next meeting date. The next meeting will be held October 12, 2021 at 4:30 p.m.
Adjourn. Ald. Licht moved to adjourn, seconded by Laurie Grosenick and carried by voice vote at 5:36 p.m.
Submitted by Elissa Friedl
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE WATERTOWN HOUSING AUTHORITY
The Commissioners of the Watertown Housing Authority (WHA) met in regular session at 201 N. Water St., Watertown WI on Thursday, July 15, 2021.
• Call to OrderThe Chairman, J. Braughler called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. Present: J. Braughler, J. Bear, M. Malmstrom, R. Stocks & T. Pasch. Also, present was Secretary, T. Kasten & S. Parks (tenant) Absent:
• Agenda ReviewThe Commissioners approved the agenda as presented.
• Tenant/Citizen CommentsTenant S. Parks express his concerns regarding the use of the community room at the Johnson Armsbuilding.
• Approval of MinutesA motion to accept the minutes of the regular meeting held on Thursday, Mary 20, 2021 was madeby J. Bear and seconded by M. Malmstrom. The motion carried.
• Approval of Monthly Expenditures and Financial ReportA motion to accept the payment of bills which included checks (#22410-22444) and ACH debittransactions from 5/15/2021-7/09/2021 totaling $60,756.27 was made by M. Malmstrom andseconded by R. Stocks. The motion carried. May and June 2021 financials were discussed and willbe placed on record, subject to audit.
• Resolution #21-02 Anticipated Operating Budget FYE 9/2022T. Kasten presented to the board WHA’s Anticipated Operating Budge FYE 9/2022. After adiscussion, a motion to accept the Anticipated Operating Budget FYE 9/2022 with a 2% salaryincrease was made by R. Stocks and seconded by M. Malmstrom and on a roll call was adopted withthe following vote:
• COVID-19 update – Precautions at the Johnson Arms building have been lifted. The CommunityRoom has re-open with weekly activities scheduled. The main door will remain locked 24/7.
• Enlightened Digital Technologies continues to wait for two components that are needed for theoffice computer system upgrade.
• T. Kasten reported that GBR has completed the roof restoration at the Johnson Arms building.Items noted on the final walk through have been addressed. Currently waiting for the warranty.
• Express Elevator will start work on updating the elevator cab/car July 26-30th. Signs have beenposted.
• T. Kasten reported the Bread Basket (traveling food pantry) brings food items for the tenantsevery other Thursday. They set up in the community room.
• The attorney continues to work on the lease update.
• T. Kasten reported a tenant has been served lease violation notices.
• Annual recertifications will be completed in August for the family unit tenants.Occupancy Update
• Johnson Arms – T. Kasten reported 1 unit is vacant as of June 30th. This unit will be rentedAugust 1st. No vacancy notices have been received to date.
• Average rent is $339, and we have 7 units paying the flat rent of $550.
• Family Sites – T. Kasten reported all units are rented and no vacancy notices have been receivedto date.
• The average rent is: 2-bdrm=$371 with 2 paying the flat rent of $650, 3-bdrm=$545 with 5paying the flat rent of $859 and houses=$694 with 2 paying the flat rent of $876/$1108.
Maintenance/Systems Overview
• T. Kasten reported that maintenance continues to take care of business as usual. The supplychain continues to be back up as parts/supplies are not received as quickly as we have beenaccustomed to. He has called 3 different landscaping companies to clean up the family siteunits. One out of six has responded stating they are too busy to take on our job.
• Work Orders are completed in a timely manner. There were approximately 22 non-emergencywork orders competed since we last met.
• After Hour Calls: 19 – 14 were due to tenants’ tags not being out/off. The other 5 were, gasleak, refrigerator not working, water damage in closet, fire alarm on July 4th and lost house key.
• Future Possible Agenda Items
• Community Room
• Maintenance hours
• Next Meeting Date/Time
• The Board of Commissioners next regular session will be on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at4:00 pm.
• Adjournment
• Being no further regular meeting business to come before the Board, a motion to adjourn themeeting was made by T. Pasch and seconded by J. Bear. The motion carried and the meetingwas adjourned at 5:45 pm.
Tammy Kasten ____________ Secretary Chairperson
(DISCLAIMER: These minutes are uncorrected, and any corrections made to them will be noted in the proceedings at which these minutes are approved.)
Youth Advisory Committee Tuesday, July 27, 2021
3:00 p.m.
The Youth Advisory Committee met on the above date and time. The following members
were present: Sadie Pliska, Owen Leu, Logan Alpren, Lucy Groeler, Jake Johnson, and Isaac
Winters. Also present: Emelia Groeler, Riley Kappell, Emily McFarland, and Randy Wojtasiak.
1. Call to order. Emily McFarland called the meeting to order at 3:04 p.m.
2. Update and Discussion of Reagan Park. Director of Parks and Recreation Randy
Wojtasiak explained the plans for Reagan Park. He discussed wanting to keep the area
woody, having a sledding hill, a parking lot, and a small shelter or bathroom. The park
improvement fee is around $250,000. The city is looking into making more bike trails,
and this park could be a good starting point. Committee Mentor, Riley Kappell, suggested
some lights would help keep unwanted activity away from the park. The Mayor explained
to the committee that the money used on the parks is not tax dollars, but is money that
can only be spent on parks. Accessibility of the park was discussed, and talking about
different parks that could not be wheelchair accessible, but that getting to the park would
be possible. Committee member, Owen Leu, asked to see how much room there is in the
park to put everything that has been in the discussion. Mr. Wojtasiak said that the most
important things will be put in the park, but all ideas are welcome. Mayor McFarland
recommended that we have a committee member attend park meetings and other
meetings like it. Having an area designated for dogs was also discussed for the park, and
also a small play area for children. Mr. Wojtasiak said that the time frame for the park
being developed is still unknown, but hopefully being around 3-5 years.
Emelia Groeler left the meeting at 3:15 p.m.
Jake Johnson left the meeting at 3:38 p.m.
Randy Wojtasiak left the meeting at 3:43 p.m.
3. Review and approve minutes from June 23rd, 2021. Lucy Groeler moved to approve
the minutes as presented, seconded by Logan Alpren, and carried by unanimous voice
vote.
4. Election of Committee President, Vice-President, and Main Street Task Force
member. Logan Alpren nominated Lucy Groeler for President, seconded by Owen Leu.
Lucy Groeler nominated Logan Alpren for President, seconded by Sadie Pliska. A
unanimous written vote was taken, and Logan Alpren was elected President. Logan
Alpren nominated Lucy Groeler for Vice-President, seconded by Owen Leu. Isaac
Winters nominated Jake Johnson for Vice-President, seconded by Sadie Pliska. A
unanimous written vote was taken, and Lucy Goreler was elected as Vice-President.
Sadie Pliska nominated herself for the Main Street Task Force, seconded by Logan
Alpren. Logan Alpren nominated himself for the Main Street Task Force, seconded by
Owen Leu. Lucy Groeler nominated herself for the Main Street Task Force, seconded by
Sadie Pliska. A unanimous written vote was taken, and Sadie Pliska was elected for the
Main Street Task Force.
5. Review, Refine, and Prioritize Initial YAC initiatives.
- Focus on intersection/area around Ace Hardware and the old Shopko
- Transportation option from Boughton St. Apartments to a grocery store
- Getting YAC out there with social media and community involvement
- Profiling each person on the City Facebook page
- Get on the city website
- Start with YAC Facebook page
- Develop elevator speech/ marketing info sheet
- Business card
- Establish budget and funding
- Park crawl
- Interurban Trail Head launch
- Halloween event and Brandt Quirk
- Riverfest ticket booth
Making a motion to begin YAC work with the creation of a social media presence, a Facebook
page to start, and an item on the Boards and Commissions page of the city website, and doing
profiles of YAC members on the City’s Facebook page. A motion made by Logan Alpren for
social media website, seconded by Owen Leu and carried by unanimous voice vote. A motion
made by Lucy Groeler for the Interurban Trail ribbon-cutting event and Halloween event,
seconded by Logan Alpren and carried by a unanimous voice vote.
6. Review and discuss the goals for the School Resource Officer. Committee members
discussed that they would like to learn about the rehabilitation aspect, the most current
problems in the schools and how to overcome those issues, and what their role is. Both
middle and high school officers were requested.
7. Update on Public Meetings and Open Records Training. In-person training at the next
meeting, or an upcoming meeting.
8. Next Meeting Date. Wednesday, August 25, 2021. 4:30 p.m. *Changed to September 20,
2021*
9. Adjournment. Logan Alpren moved to adjourn at 4:33 p.m., seconded by Owen Leu and
carried by unanimous voice vote.
Respectfully submitted,
Lucy Groeler, Vice-President of the Youth Advisory Committee
(September 7, 2021) Ord. #21-36
ORDINANCE TO
AMEND CHAPTER 550: ZONING CODE THROUGH REPEAL AND
RECREATION OF SECTION § 550-127: SWIMMING POOLS
SPONSOR: MAYOR MCFARLAND, CHAIR
FROM: PLAN COMMISSION WITH POSITIVE RECOMMENDATION
THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERTOWN DOES ORDAIN AS
FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. Amend Chapter 550: Zoning Code through repeal of Section § 550-127:
Swimming Pools:
* * * A. Definitions. As used in this section, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated:
SWIMMING POOL A receptacle, open tank or artificial pool of water not located within a completely enclosed building, having a depth at any point of 1.5 feet or more, whether above or below ground, and more than 113 square feet in area (12 feet in diameter or equivalent in square or rectangular). Decorative ponds not designed or intended for swimming are not considered swimming pools.
B. Swimming pools exclusively for the private use of the owners and their guests may not be located closer than 10 feet to any property line, provided that pump and filter installation shall not be located closer than 20 feet to any property line.
C. Fencing. The swimming pool, or the entire property on which the pool is located, shall have a detached wall or fence at least four feet in height. Such wall or fence must be constructed so as to prevent uncontrolled access by children from the street or adjacent properties. All fence openings or points of entry shall be equipped with gates which are self-closing and have self-latching devices placed at the top 1/4 of the gate.
D. Exceptions. Subsection B does not apply to the following: (1) An aboveground-type swimming pool with a deck which extends out perpendicular from the
sides of the pool and has an affixed fence at least 36 inches in height above deck level. Access to such deck or pool shall have removable steps or ladder or be enclosed with a fence a minimum of four feet in height.
(2) The entire swimming area is covered or enclosed by a plastic or fiberglass bubble, installed pursuant to manufacturer's recommendations or engineering calculations, with a door or gate which allows access into the swimming area which is self-closing and self-latching, with such latch located at the top 1/4 of the gate.
(3) An aboveground-type swimming pool whose accumulative height, with or without affixed fence, is at least four feet above the ground at all points and has a removable or fold-up ladder.
E. A permit is required for the erection of all swimming pools as defined.
F. Permit fee. See § 550-157 for fee.
* * * SECTION 2. Amend Chapter 550: Zoning Code through recreation of Section § 550-127:
Swimming Pools:
* * * A. Definitions. The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this section, shall have the
(September 7, 2021) Ord. #21-36
meanings ascribed to them in this subsection, except where the context clearly indicates a
different meaning:
Private or residential swimming pool or outdoor hot tub means an outdoor structure containing a body of water in a receptacle or other container having a depth for water at any point greater than 1½ feet located above or below the surface of ground elevation that is used or intended to be used solely by the owner, operator, or lessee thereof and such owner's, operator's or lessee's family and by friends invited to use it, and includes all structural facilities, appliances and appurtenances, equipment, and other items used and intended to be used for the operation and maintenance of a private or residential swimming pool.
Above ground portable swimming pool or wading pool means a shallow pool, with depth not exceeding 4.5 feet, which is not designed nor intended to be permanently affixed to and/or into the ground, which is capable of being removed for storage, and is not left up year-round. Electrical Code shall still apply to portable pools.
B. Exemptions. Pools and outdoor hot tubs exempt from this section are as follows:
(1) Above ground portable swimming or wading pools are exempt from this section; (2) Portable outdoor hot tubs are exempt from this section, providing they are installed for no
more than 30 consecutive days. (3) Hot tubs with lockable tops are also exempt. Lockable tops shall be securely fastened in
place at all time when the hot tub is not in actual use.
C. Permit required. Before work is commenced on the construction, addition, remodel, alteration, or
erection of private or residential swimming pools or outdoor hot tubs, a swimming pool permit
must be submitted in writing to the building inspector. Plans and specifications and pertinent
explanatory data should be submitted to the building inspector at the time of application. No such
work is obtained by the applicant.
D. Construction requirements. In addition to such other requirements as may be reasonably imposed
by the building inspector, the building inspector shall not issue a permit for construction as
provided for in subsection (c) of this section, unless the following construction requirements are
observed:
(1) All materials and methods of construction in the construction, alteration, addition, remodeling, or other improvements and pool installation shall be in accord with all state regulations and codes and with any and all sections of this Code;
(2) All plumbing work shall be in accordance with all applicable sections of this Code and all state codes. Every private or residential swimming pool or outdoor hot tub shall be provided with a suitable draining method, and in no case shall waters from any pool be drained into the sanitary sewer system, onto lands of other property owners adjacent to that on which the pool is located, or in the general vicinity;
(3) All electrical installations, including lighting and heating, but not limited thereto, that are provided for, installed, and used in conjunction with a private swimming pool or outdoor hot tub shall be in conformance with the state laws and sections of this Code regulating electrical installations.
E. Setbacks and other requirements. (1) A private swimming pool or outdoor hot tub shall be erected or constructed on a rear or side
lot, only, and only on a lot occupied by a principal building. No swimming pool shall be erected or constructed on an otherwise vacant lot. A lot shall not be considered vacant if the owner owns the contiguous lot and such lot is occupied by a principal building;
(2) No swimming pool or outdoor hot tub shall be located, constructed, or maintained closer to any side or rear lot line than is permitted in this chapter for an accessory building, and in no case shall the water line or pump motor of any pool be less than five feet from any lot line.
(September 7, 2021) Ord. #21-36
F. Fence. A fence for a swimming pool or outdoor hot tub shall be erected as follows: (1) Pools or outdoor hot tubs within the scope of this section that are not enclosed with a
permanent building shall be completely enclosed by a fence of sufficient strength to prevent access to the pool or shall have a cover or other protective device over such swimming pool of such a design and material that the cover can be securely fastened in place and when in place shall be capable of sustaining a person weighing 250 pounds. Such cover or protective device shall be securely fastened in place at all times when the swimming pool or outdoor hot tub is not in actual use for swimming or bathing purposes. Such fence or wall shall not be less than four feet in height and so constructed as not to have voids, holes, or openings larger than four inches in one dimension. Gates or doors shall be kept locked while the pool is not in actual use;
(2) The enclosure may be omitted where above ground pools are installed and have a raised deck around the entire pool perimeter with an attached railing on the top outer edge of the raised deck or where the sidewalls of an above ground pool are extended by an enclosure (fence) to a minimum of six feet above grade. Access shall be through self-closing and latching gates with a locking device and shall be kept locked when pool is not in use. Where pool ladders are provided they shall be a type that can be removed when pool is not in use;
H. Filter system required. All private swimming pools and outdoor hot tubs within the meaning of this section must have, in connection therewith, some filtration system to ensure proper circulation of the water therein and maintenance of the proper bacterial quality thereof.
I. Dirt bottoms prohibited. All swimming pools or outdoor hot tubs of a permanent nature shall have the sides and bottom of a smooth finish, and no sand or dirt bottom shall be permitted.
* * * SECTION 3. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent with the provisions of this
ordinance are hereby repealed.
SECTION 4. This ordinance shall take effect and be in force the day after its passage and
This Agreement, made and entered into as of _September 1st___, 2021 by and between the City of
Watertown, Wisconsin, a Wisconsin Municipal Corporation, hereinafter called the, “Lessor,” and
_Tim Pooler________ whose address is 1833 River Drive, Watertown, WI 53094_, hereinafter called the
“Lessee(s).”
WHEREAS, the Lessor owns and operates an airport known as the Watertown Municipal Airport (hereinafter the
“Airport”) and Lessee is desirous of leasing from the Lessor a certain parcel of land, as improved, at the Airport,
hereinafter more fully described, for the purpose of aircraft and aviation related equipment storage; and,
WHEREAS, the Lessee will use the below described property for the purpose of storing aircraft and aviation
related equipment and shall conduct only such aircraft maintenance, storage and similar activities as related to
its own aircraft and as performed by the Lessee or by regular, lawfully, pay-rolled employees of the Lessee, or
bona fide contractors retained or hired by Lessee;
NOW, THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the rental charges, covenants and agreements herein contained,
the sufficiency of foresaid consideration being deemed acceptable by the parties hereto, the Lessee does hereby
lease from the Lessor the following premises, rights, and easements on and to the Airport upon the following
terms and conditions.
1. Property Description: Hangar No. _C1__, consisting of land area of _80__feet by _80__ feet totaling
_6,400_ square feet located at the Airport, hereinafter called the “premises.”
2. Hangar Construction: The Lessee shall have the right to erect, maintain and alter buildings or
structures upon the premises provided such buildings or structures conform to the building code
requirements of the Wisconsin Department of Commerce and pertinent provisions of any local
ordinance then-in effect. All plans for such buildings or structures shall be reviewed and approved in
writing by the Lessor or Lessor’s agent or representative, prior to construction or modification.
3. Term: The term of this lease shall commence on __September 1st, 2021___ and continue for twenty
(20) years from said date. This agreement shall be reevaluated by the Lessor within said term no
sooner, nor later, than, five (5) years following the commencement date and every five (5) years
thereafter on the same day/month and rents shall be adjusted accordingly.
4. Rent: The Lessee agrees to pay to the Lessor for the use of the premises; rights and easements herein
described a yearly rental of _$.11_ cents ($0.11) per square foot for the land leased, for the total
annual charge payable on or before January 31st of each year during the term of this Lease. Failure on
the part of the Lessee to pay the rent hereunder within thirty (30) days after the same shall become
due, shall authorize the Lessor to provide written notice thereof issued to Lessee’s last known or
reasonably ascertainable post office address consistent with the terms of Paragraph 16 hereof. It is
understood and agreed that the rental rate specified shall be subject to readjustment at the end of
each five (5) years of this Lease, provided that any readjustment of rates shall be reasonable and
applicable to all Ground Leases in good and active, binding standing with the Airport. Lessee shall
have the right to terminate Lease upon written notice issued hereunder within fifteen (15) days of the
effective date of any readjustment of rates under this Paragraph.
5. Non-Exclusive Use: The Lessee shall have the right to the non-exclusive use, in common with others,
of the airport parking areas, appurtenances and improvements; the right to install, operate, maintain
and store, subject to the approval of the Lessor in the interest of safety and convenience of all
concerned, all equipment necessary for the safe hangaring of the Lessee’s aircraft; the right of ingress
to and egress from the premises, which shall also extend to Lessee’s employees, guests and patrons;
the right, in common with others authorized to do so, to use common areas of the airport, including
runways, taxiways, aprons, roadways, and other conveniences for the take-off, flying and landing of
aircraft.
6. Storage and Use: Lessee shall have the right to store aircraft on the premises; however, Lessee shall
not engage in any other business or operations without the express written consent of the Lessor.
Lessee understands that a violation of this paragraph is a material default and breach of this Lease
which gives the Landlord the rights set forth in Paragraph 16. Both light and heavy maintenance of
Lessee’s aircraft or related equipment, including operation of a workshop for same, and any other
uses incidental or related to such aircraft, may be performed on the premises, but not on a for-hire or
any similar basis. Lessee agrees that Lessee shall use the premises for no other purposes without first
obtaining the express written approval of the Lessor.
7. Fuel Storage and Hazardous Materials: Lessee shall not store or maintain on the leased premises any
fuels, or other hazardous materials, and agrees not to dispose of same on the airport premises. Lessee
is permitted, however, to store lube oil, cleaning solvents, and paints in approved, closed containers.
The Lessor may, in its sole discretion, prohibit or impose restrictions on the storage of said material if,
in the Lessor’s exclusive opinion, the storage is deemable a safety hazard. Disposing of any petroleum
or similar products on or about any portion near or about the premises shall be cause for immediate
termination of the lease at Lessor’s discretion with all rights accruing in favor of Lessor pursuant to
Paragraph 16.
8. Laws and Regulations: The Lessee agrees to observe and obey during the term of this Lease all laws,
ordinances, rules and regulations promulgated and enforced by the Lessor, and by other proper
authority having jurisdiction over the conduct of operations at the Airport. Lessee shall not use the
premises for any unlawful purpose in direct or apparent violation of any local, state, or federal statute
or ordinance, or of any similar regulation, order, or directive of any governmental agency or interest.
9. Quiet Enjoyment: The Lessor covenants that upon paying the rent and performing the covenants and
conditions herein contained, Lessee shall peacefully and quietly have, hold, and enjoy the leased
premises for the term of this Lease. Lessee agrees that temporary inconveniences such as noise,
disturbances, traffic detours and the like, caused by or associated with the construction of premises
or Airport improvements or similar related airport or aviation-related activities shall not constitute a
breach of quiet enjoyment of the leased premises.
10. Hold Harmless: Lessee shall exonerate, save harmless, protect and indemnify the Lessor and its
agents, employees, representatives and assigns from and against any and all losses, damages, claims,
suits or actions, judgments and costs which may arise or grow out of any injury to or death of person
or damage to property arising out of and attributable to the negligence or act, or omission of, or use
by Lessee, his, her or its agents, servants, employees, trespassers or guests of the leased premises.
Lessee also agrees that it will not hold the City of Watertown or any of its agents, employees, or
officials responsible for any loss occasioned by fire, theft, rain, windstorm, hail or from any other act
of God or similar cause, whether that cause be the direct, indirect, or merely a contributing factor in
producing of the loss to any airplane, automobile, personal property, parts or surplus that may be
located or stored in, near or about the hangars, offices, aprons, field, or any other location at the
Airport. Lessee further agrees that aircraft and aircraft contents are to be stored at Lessee’s risk.
Further, Lessee agrees to indemnify Lessor, its agents, officers, representatives, and employees,
against all liability of any nature arising directly or indirectly out of the activities of Lessee, his, her or
its agents, servants, employees, trespassers or guests under this lease or by reasons of any act or
omission of those persons.
11. Insurance: The Lessee agrees that there shall be on deposit with the Lessor a certifiable policy of
liability insurance bearing minimum policy limits and coverage types in full conformity with the
attached, “Appendix 1.” The policy shall be issued by a company licensed to do business in Wisconsin.
The policy shall name the City of Watertown as an additional insured and provide for a minimum of
ten (10) days prior written notice to the City of Watertown in the event of cancellation. The Lessee
shall provide the City of Watertown with a Certificate of Insurance consistent with demonstrating the
requirements herein stated. The cancellation or other termination of any insurance policy issued in
compliance with this section shall automatically terminate the lease, unless another policy has been
filed and approved pursuant to this section and shall be in effect at the time of such cancellation or
termination.
12. Maintenance of Buildings: The Lessee will maintain the structures occupied by them and the
surrounding land premises in good order and make such repairs as necessary. The Lessee shall control
weeds and landscaping near, about or around the building to the extent the presence of such weeds
and landscaping could not be reasonably construed to be determined deleterious to the value of the
other improvements at the Airport or the common or exclusive real estate portions or elements of
the Airport, itself. In the event of fire or any other casualty to structures owned by the Lessee, the
Lessee shall either repair or replace the building or remove the damaged building and restore the
leased area to its original condition; such action must be accomplished within onehundred, twenty
(120) days of the date the damage. Upon petition by the Lessee, the Lessor may grant an extension
of time if it appears such extension is warranted. Lessee further agrees not to deposit any trash,
garbage, or similar refuse on any part of the premises. In the event Lessee fails to comply with this
paragraph, the Lessor may notify the Lessee in writing that such maintenance, cleaning, repair or
replacement shall be done, and in the event that Lessee fails to correct the condition within fifteen
(15) days of the Lessor’s written notice, the Lessor may enter the premises of the Lessee and provide
the necessary custodial service and bill the Lessee for the expense thereof. Lessee agrees that any
failure to comply with the foregoing shall, in the sole and exclusive discretion of the Lessor, be cause
for immediate termination of the lease with all rights accruing in favor of the Lessor pursuant to
Paragraph 16.
13. Right to Inspect: The Lessor reserves the right to request entrance and access to, in and about the
premises, which request will not be unreasonably withheld, at any reasonable time for the purpose of
making any inspection, maintenance, repair, showing or any other reasonably-related airport function
it may deem expedient to the proper enforcement or execution of any of the covenants or conditions
of this agreement. A current key will be issued to the Lessor for any purpose hereunder.
14. Taxes: The Lessee shall pay all taxes or assessments that may be levied against the personal property
of the Lessee or the buildings which the Lessee may erect on lands exclusively to them. Any failure in
the foregoing on the part of the Lessee shall be considered a material breach hereunder. Time shall
be of the essence with respect to compliance with this section with the due date designated by taxing
authorities being controlling to determining the Lessee’s compliance.
15. Signs: No signs, postings or advertising matter may be erected, mounted or similarly located at, on or
about the premises without the express, written consent of the Lessor. The Lessee shall display the
address assigned to the hangar prominently and conspicuously upon the hangar exterior with lettering
the minimum of 3 inches and a maximum of 5 inches.
16. Default: The Lessee shall be deemed in default upon:
a) Failure to pay rent within thirty (30) days after due date;
b) The filing of a petition under the Federal Bankruptcy Act or any amendment thereto including
a petition for reorganization or an arrangement;
c) The commencement of a proceeding for dissolution or for the appointment of a receiver;
d) The making of an assignment for the benefit of creditors;
e) Violation of any restrictions, conditions, provisions contained in this lease, or failure to keep
any of its covenants after written notice to cease such violation and failure to correct such
violation within thirty (30) days.
In the event of a default, except for the payment of rent, the Lessor shall give written notice of the
nature of the default to the Lessee issued to Lessee’s last known or reasonably ascertainable post
office address. The Lessee shall have thirty (30) days from the date of said notice to cure any Default
if so allowed under any applicable or controlling provision hereunder. Failure to timely pay rent shall
constitute a Default without further required notice except as required under Wisconsin state statutes
or governing Wisconsin Administrative Code. Default as defined under this paragraph, shall authorize
the Lessor, at its sole and exclusive option, to declare this lease void, cancel the same, and re-enter
and take possession of the premises. In any litigation to enforce the terms of this lease, the Lessor
may recover all costs, damages and expenses suffered by Lessor by reason of Lessee’s default,
including attorney fees to the extent permitted by law. As an alternative, Lessor may elect to cure
any default and add the cost attributable to such cure to Lessee’s rent and recover the same upon the
successive collection of rent, and, in case of failure to so recover such amounts, said amounts shall be
additional damages recoverable by the Lessor in suit to enforce or make any form of recovery under
this lease.
17. Title: Title to the building or associated improvements erected, modified or maintained by the Lessee
shall remain with the Lessee and shall be transferable pending written approval by the Lessor. Upon
termination of this lease, the Lessee may, at the sole and exclusive option of the Lessor, remove the
buildings, equipment, and property, and restore the leased property to its original, pre-lease
condition.
18. Return of Possession: At the termination of this Lease, Lessee shall surrender peaceable possession
of the property to Lessor in as good of condition as when Lessee entered into this agreement,
reasonable wear and tear being excepted.
19. Snow Removal: The Lessor agrees to provide snow removal services to the Lessee’s leased premises
as reasonably possible in, near and about the premises-hangar area, except within five (5) feet of
hangar door(s) or exterior walls or impediments as reasonably possible. Snow removal shall be
accomplished only after all runways, apron, and primary taxiways have been first cleared.
20. Risk of Operation: Lessee shall take possession of the premises subject to the known and unknown
but reasonably inferable hazards of operating, maintaining, and storing an aircraft and shall assume
all risks of accidents to agents, employees, guests, trespassers and self in the pursuit of said uses
detailed first written and detailed above. Further, Lessee agrees that Lessor shall in no way be liable
for any damage or loss due to any reason other than those set forth in this lease or by virtue of a
reckless or negligent act by the Lessor.
21. Lease Transfer: The Lessee may not, at any time during the time of this lease, assign or transfer this
agreement or any interest contained therein, without the express, written consent of the Lessor.
22. City of Watertown Not Responsible for Acts or Omissions of Third Parties: The City of Watertown
shall not be responsible or liable to Lessee or any Lessee agents, employees, guests or trespassers for
any loss or damage that may be occasioned by or through either the acts or omissions of persons
occupying any part of the hangar(s) adjacent to the premises, or tenants in any other part of the
hangar or improvements on, near or about the premises under any subleases or similar arrangements
then-in effect. Nothing shall preclude Lessee from bringing any action necessary to obtain damages
from third parties on the premises if damages are incurred by the Lessee as a result of the actions of
such third parties.
23. Airport Development: The Lessor reserves the right, in its sole and exclusive discretion, to further
develop or improve the Airport as it sees fit without interference or hindrance. If the development or
improvement of the Airport requires the relocation of the Lessee, the Lessor agrees to provide a
compatible and comparable location and agrees to relocate all buildings or provide similar facilities
for the Lessee at no cost to the Lessee.
24. Cumulative Right: The rights of the parties under this Lease are cumulative and shall not be construed
as exclusive unless otherwise required by law or specifically identified as such hereunder.
25. Subordination Clause: This Lease shall be subordinate to the provisions of any existing or future
agreement between the Lessor and the United States and/or the State of Wisconsin relative to the
operation or maintenance of the Airport, the execution of which has been or may be required as a
condition precedent to the expenditure of federal or state funds for the development of the Airport.
Furthermore, this Lease may be amended to include provisions required by those agreements with
the United States or the State of Wisconsin.
26. No Agency or Partnership: Nothing in this Lease shall be construed to create any type of partnership,
agency or any other type of relationship between the parties other than a “landlord/tenant”
relationship.
27. Entire Agreement/Amendment: This Lease contains the entire agreement of the parties and there
are no other promises, obligations, covenants or conditions in or a part of any other agreement
whether oral or written. This Lease may be modified or amended in writing if said writing is signed by
each party bound hereunder.
28. Severability: If any portion of this Lease shall be held invalid or unenforceable for any reason, the
remaining provisions shall continue to be valid and enforceable and remain in full force and effect. If
a court of competent personal and subject matter jurisdiction finds that any provision of this Lease is
invalid or unenforceable, but that by limiting such provisions it would become valid and enforceable,
then such provision shall be deemed to be written, construed and enforceable as so limited and done
so in the manner most harmonizing to the balance of the agreement.
29. Arbitration: Any controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Lease or any alleged breach
thereof, which cannot be settled between the parties, may be settled by arbitration in accordance
with the rules of the American Arbitration Association, and judgment upon the dispute rendered by
the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on the parties.
30. Representations: Each party hereto represents that it has validly entered into this Agreement and
has the legal authority to do so in binding fashion.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto set their hands and seals this day of
______________, 20_____ in the City of Watertown, Jefferson County, Wisconsin.
LESSOR: CITY OF WATERTOWN LESSEE:
By: ____________________________________
Mayor
____Tim Pooler __________
Attest: _________________________________
City Clerk
____________________________________
Lessee address for communications
pursuant to Agreement:
___111 Hospital Drive, #8____________________
___Waterloo, WI 3594_____________________
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
) ss.
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON )
Personally appeared before me this _____ day of ____________, 20___, Emily McFarland and Elissa Friedl who
acknowledged that they were Mayor and City Clerk, respectively of the City of Watertown and that they, as such
Mayor and City Clerk, being authorized to do so, executed the foregoing instrument consisting of ___ typewritten
pages on the City’s behalf.
_________________________
Notary Public, State of Wisconsin
My commission expires __________________, 20___
STATE OF WISCONSIN )
) ss.
COUNTY OF JEFFERSON )
Personally appeared before me this _____ day of ____________, 20___, ________________________, who acknowledged that they are said ____________________ of ____________________ and that they, as such ______________________ being authorized to do so, executed the
foregoing instrument on ______________________’s behalf.