Bloomer, Wisconsin
JUNE 7, 2010

Pursuant to due call and notice thereof a regular meeting of the Common Council of the City of Bloomer was called to order on Monday, June 7, 2010 at 7:30 p.m. at City Hall – Mayor Summerfield presiding.   Roll call was taken:  Mayor Summerfield, Alderpersons Meinen, Hofmann, Steinmetz, Koehler and Clerk Stoik. Attorney Thiel was absent.

All present gave pledge to the flag.

Alderperson Hofmann recommended a change to the minutes from May 27, 2010.  The Council approved Abby Olson to fill the position of Michelle Stiehl and not Linda Wankel. Alderperson Koehler made a motion to approve the minutes from the previous meeting (May 27, 2010) with the correction as recommended by Alderperson Hofmann.  Alderperson Hofmann seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Alderperson Steinmetz made a motion to approve all claims against the City & Utilities as presented.  Alderperson Hofmann seconded the motion and all present voted aye.  The claims were in the amounts listed below:

AUDIENCE COMMENTS

Dean Gullickson spoke that he was a candidate for 67th Assembly. He spoke of his past experiences and hoped that they would support him. Also, Jim Lewis was present.  He too is running for 67th Assembly.  He talked about past military experience and also asked for support.

Alderperson Steinmetz made a motion to approve an extension of a Class “B” Combination Beer & Liquor license for Leann Rubenzer – Transport Bar at 1602 Martin Road on Saturday, June 19 at 11:00 a.m. to Sunday, June 20, at 2:00 a.m. with live music on Saturday, June 19 from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. as approved by Chief Carr. Alderperson Koehler seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

No action was taken in regards to a request from Mark Lindoo to allow preliminary excavation on Lot 33 in Westbrook Subdivision.  Mayor Summerfield stated that this was not allowable according to the zoning ordinance.  No action was taken.

Alderperson Hofmann made a motion to approve the sidewalk installation on Smith Street and 17th Avenue as recommended by Michael Meindel, Street, Water & Sewer Administrator at a not to exceed price of $4,000.  Alderperson Meinen seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Alderperson Steinmetz made a motion to approve an increase in dumpster charges for demolition at the recycling center to $18.00 per yard.  Alderperson Hofmann seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Alderperson Hofmann made a motion to approve Cigarette Seller licenses to the following listed below.  Alderperson Meinen seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

                        Junior’s Bar – 1412 Main Street
                        Transport Bar – 1602 Martin Road
                        Happy Hour – 1318 Main Street
                        Kwik Trip – 1625 Woodard Road
                        Bridge Stop – 1300 Main Street
                        Joe’s Family Market – 1303 Main Street
                        Shadick’s Price Rite – 1502 16th Avenue
                        Holiday Station – 2016 17th Avenue
                        Harm’s Way – 1103 15th Avenue
                        Xpeditions – 1319 Main Street
                        Badger Hole – 1019 15th Avenue

Alderperson Koehler made a motion to approve applications for licenses to serve fermented malt beverages & intoxicating liquors for the following listed below as approved by Chief Carr with the exemption of Alia M. Hanson.  He had not been able to contact her from the last meeting. Alderperson Meinen seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Aimee R. Wagner
Roxanne E. Zwiefelhofer
Kelsie M. Seibel
Jami J. Zwiefelhofer
Tanya M. Perry
Rochelle E. North
Chelsea R. Frion
Mary B. Edmondson
Samantha E. Flatland

DEPARTMENT HEADS

Peter Paulson, Electric Administrator stated that they did a moisture test on the Electric Shop floor. He will let them know the results.

Michael Meindel, Street, Water & Sewer Administrator – had nothing to report.

Police Chief Carr was questioned how the investigation was going from the last meeting.  Chief Carr reported that he put in a request to have the City of Altoona to do the investigation for a mutual aid.  He is waiting for a response.

Tony Rubenzer, Building Inspector – had nothing to report.

ALDERPERSON COMMENTS

Alderperson Meinen thanked the Council for allowing Main Street Café to change the agenda to allow his June Dairy Days.  They had a nice turnout.

Alderperson Hofmann – no comments.

Alderperson Steinmetz – no comments.

Alderperson Koehler – no comments.

MAYOR COMMENTS

Mayor Summerfield – had no comments.

Alderperson Koehler made a motion to adjourn the meeting.  Alderperson Steinmetz seconded the motion and all present voted aye.

Sue A. Stoik, CMC/WCMC
City Clerk