Amery public meetings in 2022

Recycling Committee

The Amery Recycling Committee is meeting to discuss single-stream recycling service. The agenda contains only this discussion item and adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Discussion of single-stream recycling service

The committee discussed a proposed single stream recycling service featuring 64-gallon carts and bi-weekly curbside pickup for $20 per month. They decided to target a specific neighborhood for a pilot program to monitor contamination levels. A motion was passed to send the proposal for a resident survey and subsequent pilot program to the Committee of the Whole.

• Approved motion to send proposal for Arlington neighborhood survey and pilot program to the Committee of the Whole (3-0)

City Council

The Amery Common Council is holding a special meeting with one substantive item: a closed session under Wisconsin law to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data regarding the police chief. The meeting also includes call to order, roll call, and adjournment. No other business is on the agenda.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) regarding police chief employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data

The City Council entered a closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data regarding the Police Chief. No actions or decisions were recorded in open session.

• Approved motion to enter closed session at 4:05 P.M. (6-0)
• Approved motion to reconvene into open session at 4:43 P.M. (6-0)

City Council

The Amery Common Council will meet to consider several items, including appointing a new police chief after a closed session, approving resolutions for a WEDC Vibrant Spaces grant application with $50,000 in matching funds, and entering into contracts for fire protection services with neighboring towns. The agenda also includes discussion of an MSA contract for TID services, a workplace fraternization policy, an employee attire policy, and auditing services. The meeting will begin with a meet-and-greet with the police chief candidate.

• Appointment of Police Chief after closed session
• Resolutions 05-2022, 06-2022, 07-2022: WEDC Vibrant Spaces grant application and $50,000 match, budget amendment
• Fire Protection Contracts for Towns of Alden, Black Brook, and Lincoln
• MSA Contract for TID Services
• Workplace Fraternization Policy and Employee Attire Policy

The City Council appointed a new police chief and filled several vacant council and committee seats. The council also approved updated fire protection contracts for three neighboring towns and authorized a search for new auditing services.

• Appointed Steven Hainzl as Police Chief (5-0)
• Appointed Sharon Marks to the City Council (5-0)
• Appointed Ariel Humpal to the Recycling Committee (6-0)
• Appointed Tommy Dusek and Catherine Olsen to the Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee (6-0)
• Approved Resolutions 05-2022 and 06-2022 for grant applications and matching funds (6-0 each)
• Approved Resolution 07-2022 budget amendment for Summer Wednesdays Concert Series (6-0)
• Approved MSA Contract for TID services (6-0)
• Approved updated fire protection contracts for Towns of Alden, Black Brook, and Lincoln (6-0 each)

Public Notices

The City of Amery will conduct a voting system audit on December 1, 2022, at 8:30 A.M. at the Amery City Center. The audit covers Ward 1-5 and uses the Dominion ICE voting system, with reporting units and contests randomly selected by the Wisconsin Elections Commission.

• Voting equipment audit for Ward 1-5
• Dominion ICE voting system
• Audit at Amery City Center, 104 Maple St. W
• Random selection by Wisconsin Elections Commission

Downtown Facade Committee

The Downtown Facade Loan Committee will meet to appoint a chair and discuss/act on a facade loan application from Emerald Investment Group LLC. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Amery City Center.

• Appointment of committee chair
• Discussion/Action: Emerald Investment Group LLC Downtown Facade Loan Application

The committee approved a loan to Emerald Investment Group LLC for the Amery Theatre to cover existing work and renovations to the neon sign, windows, and siding. The committee also elected a new chairperson.

• Appointed Shari Overby as Chairperson (5-0)
• Approved $13,943 loan to Emerald Investment Group LLC (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Amery Committee of the Whole is meeting after the 2023 budget hearing to discuss several administrative items. They will hear department head reports, consider workplace fraternization and employee uniform policies, get an update on hiring a new police chief, and discuss the fire contract. The meeting is open to public comment, though the committee may not respond to comments at this time.

• Workplace Fraternization Policy discussion
• Employee Uniform Policy discussion
• Police Chief Hiring Update
• Fire Contract discussion
• Department head reports from City Administrator, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Library Director, Director of Public Works, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer

The Committee of the Whole voted to recommend three items to the City Council for approval: a workplace fraternization policy, a business attire policy, and three township fire contracts. Mayor Leonard also provided an update on the Police Chief hiring process.

• Recommended passage of 1.13 Workplace and Dating Relationships Policy (6-0)
• Recommended Business Attire Policy for Council approval with language change from 'must' to 'should' (6-0)
• Forwarded fire contracts for Town of Alden, Town of Blackbrook, and Town of Lincoln to Council (6-0)

City Council

The Amery City Council is holding a public hearing on the proposed 2023 city budget, followed by a vote to approve it. The meeting is scheduled for November 16, 2022, at City Hall. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing for the 2023 City of Amery budget
• Approval of the 2023 City of Amery budget

The City Council held a public hearing for the 2023 budget with no public comments received. The council subsequently approved the 2023 budget as presented. Discussion occurred regarding a $5,000 funding request for Summer Wednesdays, but no funds were allocated at this time.

• Opened 2023 Budget Public Hearing (6-0)
• Closed 2023 Budget Public Hearing (6-0)
• Approved 2023 Budget in the amount of $3,587,338.00 (5-0)

Fire Committee

The Amery Fire Committee is meeting to discuss fire protection contracts and the fire department's bylaws. The agenda contains only these two discussion items plus adjournment, with no decisions or dollar amounts listed.

• Fire Protection Contracts Discussion
• Fire Dept. Bylaws Discussion

The committee approved updated fire protection contracts for the townships. The revisions removed references to paid-off Fire Hall debt and added a requirement that withdrawing municipalities remain responsible for existing debt.

• Approved proposed fire contract with addition of item 13 regarding debt obligations upon withdrawal (6-0)

Recycling Committee

The Amery Recycling Committee is holding a special meeting to follow up on recycling process discussions and to consider future goals for the committee. The agenda includes only discussion items, with no formal decisions or votes scheduled.

• Recycling Process Discussion Follow-Up
• Discussion of Future Goals for the Committee

The committee reviewed the operation of Glenwood City's recycling center and the marketability of different recycling materials. Members discussed potential locations for a similar facility in Amery and planned a tour of the Glenwood City site.

• Planned a tour of the Glenwood City recycling facility

City Council

The Amery Common Council will consider a rezoning application for parcel 201-00392-0000 from C2 to R4, a conditional use application for 870 Lincoln Ave, and a $465,075.42 payment for the South Industrial Park Road project. They will also discuss an inclement weather policy and an amendment to the PTO policy. Public comment is limited to 10 minutes.

• Rezoning parcel 201-00392-0000 from C2 to R4
• Conditional use for 870 Lincoln Ave (WPCA Radio tower)
• Pay application #4 for South Industrial Park Road: $465,075.42
• Inclement weather policy discussion
• PTO policy amendment

The City Council approved the rezoning of the former City Hall building for residential use and granted a conditional use application for WPCA Radio. The council also approved a pay application for the S. Industrial Park and updated policies regarding inclement weather and employee PTO.

• Approved rezoning of Parcel 201-00392-0000 from C2 Central Business to R4 Multi-Family (5-0)
• Approved Conditional Use Application for WPCA Radio at 870 Lincoln Avenue (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application #4 for S. Industrial Park (5-0)
• Approved Inclement Weather Policy (5-0)
• Approved PTO Policy amendment removing paid time off for employees working under 20 hours a week (5-0)
• Approved minutes from October 5, October 13, and October 18 meetings (5-0)

Board of Review

The Amery Board of Review is meeting to handle property assessment appeals. The board will review the assessment roll, hear taxpayer objections, and act on waivers and testimony requests. This is a routine annual meeting focused on property tax assessment procedures.

• Review and certification of the annual assessment roll
• Hear taxpayer objections to property assessments
• Consider waivers for 48-hour notice of intent to object
• Adopt policies for sworn telephone/written testimony and waiver of hearing requests
• Verify assessor training and confidentiality ordinance compliance

The City of Amery Board of Review met on October 19, 2022, with four members present. The board selected Mayor Chad Leonard as Chairperson and Clerk-Treasurer Ben Jansen as Vice-Chairperson. No sworn statements were received, no taxpayers appeared, and the board found no corrections, omitted property, or double assessments to the assessment roll. The meeting adjourned at 12:02 p.m.

• Selected Mayor Chad Leonard as Board of Review Chairperson (4-0)
• Selected Clerk-Treasurer Ben Jansen as Board of Review Vice-Chairperson (4-0)
• Examined assessment roll and found no corrections, omitted property, or double assessments
• Adjourned meeting at 12:02 p.m. (4-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Amery Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several administrative and financial items, including department head reports, a pay application for the South Industrial Park Road project, an inclement weather policy, a PTO policy amendment, police chief hiring, and the 2023 budget. The meeting also includes a closed session to consider a potential administrative assistant position.

• Pay Application #4 for South Industrial Park Road: $465,075.42 requested, contract total $1,508,152.30
• Inclement Weather Policy discussion
• Amendment to PTO Policy
• Police Chief Hiring Discussion
• 2023 Budget Discussion

The Committee of the Whole recommended passage of Pay Application #4 for the S. Industrial Park project, forwarded an inclement weather policy with a Library policy amendment, and approved an amendment to the Paid Time Off policy for part-time employees. All three motions passed 3-0. The committee also discussed the police chief hiring process and the 2023 budget, but took no action on those items.

• Recommended passage of Pay Application #4 for S. Industrial Park (3-0)
• Forwarded inclement weather policy to Council with Library policy amendment (3-0)
• Forwarded PTO policy amendment to Council, excluding part-time employees working under 20 hours/week (3-0)

Plan Commission

The commission voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a rezoning request for parcel 201-00392-0000 from C2: Central Business to R4: Multi-Family, allowing the new owners to construct more apartments. It also voted 4-0 to recommend approval of a conditional use permit for a radio tower at 870 Lincoln Avenue to add HAM radio relays and create a documented use permit. Both recommendations go to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of rezoning parcel 201-00392-0000 from C2 to R4 for apartment development (4-0)
• Recommended approval of conditional use permit for radio tower at 870 Lincoln Avenue for HAM radio relays (4-0)

City Council

The Amery Common Council will consider several items, including a bid for a new Public Works building, an ordinance to prohibit blocking any waterway, a lease for the Community Center, and a lease for Hangar F-4. The council will also appoint a new Fire Chief and hold a closed session to discuss police officer and department head salaries.

• Approval of Public Works Building Bid
• Ordinance 08-2022 - Waterways (prohibits blocking any waterway)
• Community Center Lease
• Approval of Lease for Hangar F-4
• Appointment of Chuck Frohn as Fire Chief

The Amery City Council unanimously approved several items, including the appointment of Chuck Frohn as Fire Chief, a bid for a Public Works building, an ordinance restricting waterway blockages, a Community Center lease with a funding clause removed, and a hangar lease. The council also accepted committee appointments and went into closed session to discuss personnel matters.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from multiple meetings (5-0)
• Accepted committee appointments: Sharon Paulson (Recycling), Paul Isakson (Plan Commission), Mike Manor (Amery Lakes District), Mykaela Thompson (Amery Golf Course Board) (5-0)
• Appointed Chuck Frohn as Fire Chief (5-0)
• Approved Public Works building bid from Walters Buildings (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 08-2022 restricting waterway blockages (5-0)
• Approved Community Center lease with Section 19-A (funding guarantee) removed (5-0)
• Approved hangar lease for Hangar F-4 (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss potential police officer LTE position and salaries (5-0)

Recycling Committee

The Amery Recycling Committee is holding a special meeting to elect a Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson and to brainstorm what the committee would like to accomplish. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no specific policy or financial items listed.

• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Brainstorm committee goals

The committee elected Mike Manor as chair and Gloria Larson as vice chair. Members discussed improving recycling education and outreach, and agreed to contact Waterman's Sanitation for a future meeting to learn more about the recycling process.

• Appointed Mike Manor as committee chair (3-0)
• Appointed Gloria Lansin as vice chair (3-0)
• Agreed to contact Waterman's Sanitation for a future meeting

Airport Commission

The Amery Municipal Airport Commission approved a lease for a parcel of land at the airport for aircraft storage and maintenance, adding language specifying that the aircraft must be a certified registered aircraft or an experimental aircraft under construction. The lease fee was determined to be in line with the area.

• Approved lease for hangar F4 with updated wording requiring a certified registered aircraft or experimental aircraft under construction

Committee of the Whole

The Amery Committee of the Whole will meet to discuss several items, including a community center lease, a public works building RFP, an ordinance on waterway obstruction, and the 2023 budget with a police squad car request. The agenda includes department head reports and public comment. The meeting is for discussion, not final decisions.

• Community Center Lease: Five-year lease with Amery Area Senior Citizens, Inc. for Centennial Hall at 608 Harriman Avenue South, rent $1/year, city contributes $25,000/year.
• Public Works Building RFP: Construction of a 50x100 foot storage facility at 975 Minneapolis Ave S, with bids due September 19, 2022.
• Ordinance 08-2022: Amending code to prohibit obstruction of waterways (gutters, ditches, culverts, swales, drains).
• 2023 Budget Discussion: Police squad car request.
• Department head reports from City Administrator, Clerk-Treasurer, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Library Director, Public Works Director, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer.

The Committee of the Whole recommended the purchase of a new police squad car (estimated $39,000 plus $11,000 outfitting, with $12,000 trade-in) and recommended Ordinance 08-2022 to prohibit obstruction of any waterway in the city. No action was taken on the Community Center lease or the Public Works building RFP; staff will begin lease talks and formal approval for the building will be sought in October.

• Recommended purchase of new police squad car (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 08-2022 to Council (4-0)
• Instructed staff to add radio replacement costs to Capital Replacement Budget
• Instructed staff to begin talks with Community Center on new lease

City Council

The Amery Common Council is holding a special meeting to consider approving the purchase of a police squad car. The agenda contains only this single action item, along with adjournment, so the meeting is focused solely on this purchase decision.

• Police squad car purchase approval

The Amery City Council approved the purchase of a police squad car at a price of $39,000 plus an outfitting cost of $11,500, totaling $50,500. The motion passed unanimously with a 4-0 vote. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting, which adjourned shortly after.

• Approved police squad car purchase at $39,000 plus $11,500 outfitting cost (4-0)

Fire Committee

The Amery Fire Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear the chief's report, and discuss the 2023 budget. The committee will also enter a closed session under Wisconsin law to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data for the fire chief. The meeting is open to the public for the open items.

• Approval of minutes from August 10, 2022
• Chief's report
• 2023 budget discussion
• Closed session per Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) regarding fire chief employment/compensation/performance

The Fire Committee approved the 2023 budget as presented, adding $27,000 in the Capital Replacement Fund for radios and a piercing nozzle for grain bin fires. The committee also recommended Chuck Frohn's appointment as Fire Chief to the City Council. Minutes from August 10, 2022, were approved unanimously.

• Approved minutes from August 10, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved 2023 budget with $27,000 addition for radios and piercing nozzle (6-0)
• Recommended appointment of Chuck Frohn as Fire Chief to City Council (6-0)

City Council

The Amery Common Council will consider several contracts and agreements, including a $320,000 state trust fund loan for a fire truck, a wastewater treatment plant design contract with S.E.H., a garbage/recycling services contract, and a developer's agreement with River Valley Enterprises. The agenda also includes a rezoning request, a conditional use application, and a closed session on police personnel matters.

• Resolution 04-2022: $320,000 State Trust Fund loan for fire truck purchase/refurbishment
• Wastewater Treatment Plant design contract with S.E.H.
• Garbage/Recycling services contract with Waterman's Sanitation
• Developer's agreement with River Valley Enterprises for 22-lot subdivision at Sundance St.
• Rezoning of Parcel 201-00557-0000 from R1 to R2; Conditional Use for 233 Arlington Drive

The Amery City Council approved a design contract with S.E.H. for the wastewater treatment plant, a two-year garbage/recycling services contract, and the rezoning of a parcel from R1 to R2 for duplex development. A conditional use application for a short-term rental at 233 Arlington Drive was also approved despite the Plan Commission's non-recommendation. Two items—the developer's agreement with River Valley Enterprises and authorization to create TID #10—were tabled pending a signed agreement.

• Approved Resolution 04-2022 for State Trust Fund Loan (4-0)
• Approved wastewater treatment plant design contract with S.E.H. (4-0)
• Approved 2-year garbage/recycling services contract (4-0)
• Tabled developer's agreement with River Valley Enterprises
• Approved MSA design contract contingent on developer's agreement finalization (4-0)
• Tabled authorization to proceed with TID #10 creation
• Approved rezoning of Parcel 201-00557-0000 from R1 to R2 (4-0)
• Approved conditional use application for 233 Arlington Drive (4-0)

Plan Commission

The Amery Plan Commission will hold two public hearings: one on a rezoning application for parcel 201-00557-0000 from R1 (single-family) to R2 (two-family duplex), and another on a conditional use application for 233 Arlington Drive. The meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. in the Amery City Center Council Chambers.

• Public hearing: Rezoning of parcel 201-00557-0000 from R1 to R2
• Public hearing: Conditional use application for 233 Arlington Drive

The Plan Commission voted 6-1 to recommend approval of rezoning parcel 201-00557-0000 from R1 (single-family) to R2 (two-family duplex) for Ron Dix, who intends to create a duplex for housing hospital professionals. However, the commission voted 3-4 against recommending a conditional use permit for interim short-term rental use of part of the property, effectively denying that request. The rezoning recommendation and the denial of the conditional use permit will go to the City Council for final action.

• Recommended approval of rezoning parcel 201-00557-0000 from R1 to R2 (6-1)
• Recommended denial of conditional use permit for interim short-term rental at 233 Arlington Drive (3-4)

Public Hearing

The Amery Plan Commission will hold a public hearing to consider rezoning 233 Arlington Dr. from R-1 Single Family to R-2 Two Family Duplex and review a conditional use application for the property. The request by Ronald Dix seeks to use the property for short-term rentals.

• Rezoning of parcel 201-00557-0000 from R-1 to R-2
• Conditional use application for short-term rentals
• Public hearing on September 6, 2022 at 4:30 PM

Committee of the Whole

The Amery Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including updates from department heads, a police chief update, wastewater treatment plant design, garbage and recycling services, and a proposed developer's agreement for River Valley Enterprises. The agenda includes a supplemental letter agreement for wastewater treatment plant design services with a lump sum fee of $651,000, and a garbage/recycling contract with Waterman Recycling & Disposal. The meeting is open to public comment.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant design services agreement with Short Elliott Hendrickson Inc. for $651,000 lump sum
• Garbage/Recycling services contract with Waterman Recycling & Disposal, 2-year term starting July 1, 2022, with rates $21/month for 35/64 gallon carts and $23/month for 96 gallon carts
• Proposed Developer's Agreement for River Valley Enterprises for a 22-lot subdivision with TIF District #10
• Police Chief Update
• Department Head Reports

The Committee of the Whole forwarded three items to the full council: a wastewater treatment plant design services proposal from S.E.H., a 2-year garbage/recycling contract with Waterman's Sanitation, and a developer's agreement for River Valley Enterprises (22 lots, TIF district 10) pending attorney review. All motions passed unanimously (5-0). No final approvals were made; these are recommendations for council action.

• Forwarded WWTP design services proposal to council (5-0)
• Forwarded garbage/recycling contract proposal to council (5-0)
• Forwarded developer's agreement for River Valley Enterprises to council pending attorney review (5-0)

City Council

The Amery City Council is holding a special meeting to meet with Patrick Ibarra of The Mejorando Group to discuss strategic planning and organizational improvements. No formal decisions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Meeting with Patrick Ibarra of The Mejorando Group on strategic planning and organizational improvements

City Council

The Amery Common Council is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve ARPA fund allocations, review the proposed 2023 budget, and enter closed session to consider hiring an assistant public works director, employee evaluations, and compensation. The agenda also includes quotes for emergency siren installations and a restroom building, which may be part of the budget discussion.

• ARPA Funds Discussion/Approval
• 2023 Budget Discussion/Workshop
• Closed session on potential Assistant Public Works Director, employee evaluations, and compensation
• Quotes for siren installations: $1,375 (Keller Ave/Arlington Dr) and $8,060 (Amery Fire Station)
• Quote for Bobcat restroom building: $108,050

The council voted 5-0 to spend ARPA funds on three projects in priority order: bathrooms at Soo Line and Michael Park, a storm siren at the Fire Hall, and electric vehicle charging stations. The council also approved $44,000 in taxable backpay and reimbursement for Police Chief Tom Marson after a closed session. The 2023 budget was discussed but no final decisions were made.

• Approved ARPA fund spending order: bathrooms, storm siren, EV chargers (5-0)
• Approved $44,000 taxable backpay and reimbursement for Police Chief Tom Marson (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss assistant public works director, employee evaluations, and compensation (6-0)
• Reconvened into open session (6-0)

Airport Commission

The Amery Airport Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss the Airport Manager's roles and processes, hangar inspections, and upcoming airport projects. The agenda is largely discussion-oriented with no formal votes or contracts listed.

• Approve minutes of June 16th, 2022 meeting
• Discuss roles/processes for the Airport as pertains to Airport Manager
• Discuss hangar inspections
• Discuss upcoming airport projects

The Amery Airport Commission approved sending letters to hangar owners not in compliance with lease terms, giving them 30 days to correct issues. The commission also discussed ongoing projects including surveys for the Airport Layout Plan, roof repairs, and fuel tank calibration. No other formal decisions were made.

• Approved sending compliance letters to non-compliant hangar owners (30-day deadline)
• Approved minutes of June 16, 2022 meeting

Fire Committee

The Amery Fire Committee is meeting to approve minutes from July 13 and 20, receive the fire chief's report, and discuss the 2023 budget. No specific budget figures or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from July 13 and July 20, 2022
• Chief's report
• 2023 budget discussion

The Fire Committee approved minutes from July 13 and July 20. Chief Frohn reported on equipment needs, including a $91,000 quote for 30 mobile radios, $4,625 for 10 pagers, $7,000 for a piercing nozzle, and $3,000 for a battery-powered exhaust fan. The committee reviewed a preliminary 2023 budget with a $31,000 increase for equipment replacement but took no action, deferring discussion to September.

• Approved minutes from July 13 and July 20, 2022 (5-0)
• Discussed $91,000 quote for 30 mobile radios, with option to stagger costs
• Noted $4,625 for 10 pagers, $7,000 for piercing nozzle, $3,000 for battery exhaust fan
• Reviewed preliminary 2023 budget with $31,000 increase; no action taken, deferred to September

City Council

The Amery Common Council will vote on a rezoning request for Parcel 201-00557-0000 from R1 to R2 and a conditional use permit for 233 Arlington Drive, both recommended for approval by the Plan Commission. The agenda also includes a proclamation, a police commendation, an autocross event at the airport, a marketing advertisement, and several committee appointments. Consent agenda items include approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Rezoning of Parcel 201-00557-0000 from R1 Single Family to R2 Two Family Duplex
• Conditional Use Application for 233 Arlington Drive
• Autocross Event at the Amery Airport
• 5 Star Marketing — 2023 Polk County Visitor Guide Advertisement
• Appointments to Recycling, Arts Parks and Recreation, AEDC, Fire Committee and Airport Commission

The Amery City Council approved a rezoning of parcel 201-00557-0000 from R1 to R2 and a conditional use permit for 233 Arlington Drive, allowing Ron Dix to operate a short-term rental for hospital professionals. The council also approved an autocross event at the airport, a $1,990 advertisement in the 2023 Polk County Visitor Guide, and several committee appointments. All votes were 3-0, with two alderpersons absent.

• Approved rezoning of parcel 201-00557-0000 from R1 to R2 (3-0)
• Approved conditional use permit for 233 Arlington Drive (3-0)
• Approved autocross event at Amery Airport (3-0)
• Approved $1,990 advertisement in 2023 Polk County Visitor Guide (3-0)
• Appointed members to Recycling Committee (3-0)
• Appointed members to Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee (3-0)
• Appointed Patty Bjorklund to AEDC Board (3-0)
• Appointed Chad Leonard to Fire Committee and Airport Commission (3-0)

Plan Commission

The Amery Plan Commission will hold public hearings on two applications for 233 Arlington Drive. The first seeks to rezone the parcel from R1 (Single Family) to R2 (Two Family Duplex). The second seeks a conditional use permit to operate the property as an Airbnb, targeting families. The agenda includes standard procedural items such as roll call and adjournment.

• Public hearing: Rezoning Application for Parcel 201-00557-0000 from R1 to R2
• Public hearing: Conditional Use Application for 233 Arlington Drive for Airbnb use
• Applicant Ron Dix proposes renovating a walk-out basement for short-term rental
• Conditional use petition filed with a $125 fee

The Plan Commission held public hearings for Ron Dix's rezoning application (Parcel 201-00557-0000) from R1 to R2 and a conditional use permit for 233 Arlington Drive. No public comments were made, and the commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of both to the City Council.

• Closed public hearing for rezoning application (6-0)
• Closed public hearing for conditional use application (6-0)
• Recommended approval of rezoning and conditional use permit to City Council (6-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Amery Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several operational and financial items, including funding options for the wastewater treatment plant, a proposed solid waste and recycling services contract, and the 2023 budget. The committee will also recognize a former council member and hold a closed session to discuss potential police department positions. No final votes are scheduled; these are discussion items.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant funding discussion, including WDNR Clean Water Fund, CDBG, and USDA options
• Waterman Sanitation Proposal/RFP for solid waste and recycling services (10-year contract)
• 2023 Budget Discussion
• 5 Star Marketing & Distribution — 2023 Polk County Visitor Guide Advertisement Discussion
• Closed session on potential Police Administrative Assistant and Police Chief positions

The Committee of the Whole met and heard reports from department heads, discussed the upcoming Founder's Day celebration, and recognized former council member Tim Strohbusch. They tabled a discussion on wastewater treatment plant funding options until the August meeting, and directed staff to negotiate a new waste hauling contract with Waterman's Sanitation. They also forwarded a marketing proposal for the 2023 Polk County Visitor Guide to the Council and discussed the 2023 budget, including potential use of ARPA funds for EV charging stations. No final decisions were made on the budget or other items.

• Tabled wastewater treatment plant funding discussion until August meeting (5-0)
• Directed staff to work out a waste hauling contract with Waterman's Sanitation (5-0)
• Forwarded 5 Star Marketing proposal for 2023 Polk County Visitor Guide to Council (5-0)
• Entered closed session to discuss potential police administrative assistant and police chief positions (unanimous)

Fire Committee

The Amery Fire Committee is holding a special meeting to discuss and potentially act on purchasing a replacement for Tender 2. The agenda includes a single substantive item: discussion and possible action on the purchase, with an attached estimate from Simon Fire Equipment for a new 2020 International MV 607 fire truck totaling $193,957.80. The meeting is scheduled for July 20, 2022, at 1:00 PM at the Amery City Center.

• Discussion/Action on purchase of replacement for Tender 2
• Estimate for new 2020 International MV 607 fire truck: $193,957.80
• Truck includes 3000-gallon poly tank, 375GPM Darley pump, and Whelen emergency light system
• Options listed: paint tank $6,000, deductions for folding tank and compartments, no pump deduction $5,500
• Price valid for 30 days from Simon Fire Equipment & Repair, Inc.

The Fire Committee voted unanimously to purchase a brand-new International truck from Simon Fire as a replacement for Tender 2. The truck will include an electronic dump valve and rear camera, but will not be painted on the tank due to cost. The purchase, along with potential refurbishment of Engine 2, is expected to cost about $40,000 per year, allocated among the four municipalities.

• Approved purchase of International truck from Simon Fire for Tender 2 replacement (5-0)
• Decided truck to include electronic dump valve and rear camera
• Decided not to paint the tank on the truck due to high cost

Fire Committee

The Amery Fire Committee will meet to approve the June minutes, hear the chief's report, and discuss replacing a fire truck and the 2023 budget. These are discussion items, not final decisions.

• Approval of minutes from June 14, 2022
• Chief's report
• Truck replacement discussion
• 2023 budget discussion

The Fire Committee approved a $102,000 quote from Pierce Fire to refurbish Engine 2, with all members voting in favor. The committee also discussed replacing Tender 2, with authority to spend up to $200,000, and held preliminary 2023 budget discussions without action. An August 10 meeting was scheduled.

• Approved $102,000 Engine 2 refurbishment quote from Pierce Fire (6-0)
• Approved minutes from June 14, 2022 (6-0)
• Scheduled August 10 meeting for further budget and truck discussions

City Council

The Amery Common Council will consider several spending and personnel items, including a $234,442.81 pay application for the South Industrial Park Road project, fire department capital expenses (including a possible tanker truck up to $200,000), a training quote, and discussion of ARPA funds. The council will also nominate Paul Isakson to the Airport Commission and hold a closed session to discuss the police lieutenant position. Prior meeting minutes and proceedings are included for approval.

• Pay Application 3 for S. Industrial Park Project: $234,442.81
• Fire Department Capital Expenses: tanker truck up to $200,000, generator repair $15,000
• ARPA Funds Discussion
• Nomination of Paul Isakson to Airport Commission
• Closed session: Police Lieutenant Position

The Amery City Council approved the full refurbishment of Fire Engine 2, estimated at up to $102,000, and approved a $234,442.81 pay application for the South Industrial Park. They also approved the nomination of Paul Isakson to the Airport Commission, a training quote from Patrick Ibarra, and the hiring of Jason Hickok as Police Lieutenant. No action was taken on ARPA fund usage, with discussion deferred.

• Approved full refurbishment of Fire Engine 2 (6-0)
• Approved Pay Application 3 for South Industrial Park, $234,442.81 (6-0)
• Approved nomination of Paul Isakson to Airport Commission (6-0)
• Approved Organizational Improvement Training quote from Patrick Ibarra, over $6,000 (6-0)
• Approved hiring Jason Hickok as Police Lieutenant, $2/hr above top patrol (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved minutes of June 1, June 21, and June 21 Committee of the Whole (6-0)

Plan Commission

The Amery Plan Commission is meeting to discuss and recommend the appointment of a chair and vice chair. The agenda contains only this item plus standard procedural steps, with no other business listed.

• Discussion/recommendation on appointment of chair and vice chair

The Amery Plan Commission met on June 23, 2022, and elected Julie Riemenschneider as vice chair by a 4-0 vote, with Riemenschneider abstaining. Chairperson Michael Karuschak Jr. announced he would step down after the meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Elected Julie Riemenschneider as vice chair (4-0, Riemenschneider abstained)

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will discuss the recommended $7.69 million upgrade to the wastewater treatment plant, budget priorities and ARPA funding, public transportation, and a $234,442.81 payment for the South Industrial Park Road project. The meeting also includes department head reports and a closed session on personnel matters.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Discussion - SEH recommends Alternative 4a (SBR) at $7,689,000
• Pay Application 3 for South Industrial Park Road project - $234,442.81 to Albrightson Excavating Inc.
• Discussion of Budget Priorities/ARPA Funding
• Public Transportation Discussion
• Closed session on potential Police Lieutenant and Administration positions, Fire Chief, Deputy Clerk-Treasurer

The Committee of the Whole tabled the wastewater treatment plant upgrade discussion until the next meeting. It recommended approving Pay Application 3 for the S. Industrial Park Project and authorized the Fire Committee to purchase a tanker truck up to $200,000. The committee also discussed budget priorities, ARPA funding, public transportation, and strategic planning, and appointed Taylor Larson as Deputy Clerk-Treasurer.

• Tabled wastewater treatment plant upgrade discussion (6-0)
• Recommended Pay Application 3 for S. Industrial Park Project (6-0)
• Recommended Fire Committee authority to purchase tanker truck up to $200,000 (6-0)
• Appointed Taylor Larson as Deputy Clerk-Treasurer (6-0)

City Council

The Amery City Council approved the ambulance service merger as presented, which will create Northwestern Municipal EMS and keep the per capita charge at $14. The council also approved Pay Application 2 for the S. Industrial Park Project, covering most utility installation costs. A provisionary 60-day operator's license was issued to Ms. Davis following a closed session.

• Approved ambulance merger as presented (6-1)
• Approved Pay Application 2 for S. Industrial Park Project (6-0)
• Issued provisionary operator's license to Ms. Davis for 60 days (6-0)

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will meet to appoint a new Commission Chairperson and review the minutes from the March 31, 2022, meeting. The commission will also discuss processes regarding the Airport Manager and upcoming airport projects.

• Appointment of Commission Chairperson
• Discussion of roles and processes for the Airport Manager
• Discussion of upcoming Airport Projects

The Amery Airport Commission appointed Paul Isakson as chairperson and approved the minutes from the March 31st meeting. They discussed upcoming projects, including the Airport Layout Plan, roof repairs for the Pilots Lounge, and emergency training. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes of March 31, 2022 meeting
• Appointed Paul Isakson as Commission Chairperson (all in favor)

Fire Committee

The Amery Fire Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect a chair and vice-chair, hear the chief's report, and discuss a truck refurbishment estimate/schedule. The committee will also discuss the Fire Chief position. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond the election of officers.

• Approval of April 12, 2022 minutes
• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Chief's Report
• Truck refurbishment estimate/schedule
• Discussion of Fire Chief position

The Fire Committee approved the April 12, 2022 minutes and elected Rick Van Blaricom as Chair and Mike Gould as Vice-Chair, both by unanimous votes. The interim fire chief reported that the Fire Hall generator needs expensive repairs, Tender 2 is essentially unusable, and Engine 1 will be repaired for a cracked hood. The committee discussed a potential Engine 1 refurbishment estimated over $100,000 and the future of the Fire Chief position, but took no action on either.

• Approved April 12, 2022 minutes (4-0)
• Elected Rick Van Blaricom as Chair (4-0)
• Elected Mike Gould as Vice-Chair (4-0)
• Adjourned at 6:09 P.M. (4-0)

City Council

The Amery City Council approved several ordinances and licenses at its June 1, 2022 meeting. It passed Ordinance 03-2022 allowing ATVs/UTVs on County F, along with ordinances on boards/commissions, tattoo/body piercing, and arts/recycling committees. Annual liquor and cigarette licenses were approved, and appointments to two committees were tabled until July.

• Approved annual Class A liquor/cigarette licenses (5-0)
• Approved annual Class B liquor licenses (5-0)
• Approved annual Class B beer licenses (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 03-2022 allowing ATVs/UTVs on County F (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 04-2022 updating boards/commissions language (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 05-2022 on tattoo/body piercing with terminology change (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 06-2022 creating Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee (5-0)
• Tabled committee appointments until July meeting (5-0)

Committee of the Whole

The Amery Committee of the Whole will discuss proposed wastewater treatment plant upgrades, review several ordinances (including tattoo/body piercing regulations and board/committee changes), and consider a pay application for the South Industrial Park project and a garbage hauling RFP. The meeting is a discussion session; no final votes are listed.

• Discussion of proposed Waste Water Treatment Plant upgrades with cost estimates up to $9.99 million
• Ordinance 05-2022: Tattoo and Body Piercing regulations
• Ordinance 04-2022: Chapter 14 Boards, Commissions, and Committees
• Pay Application 2 for South Industrial Park Project
• Garbage Hauling RFP

The Committee of the Whole recommended several ordinances to the Full Council, including removing the Board of Health, regulating tattoo and body piercing facilities, creating an Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee, and creating a Recycling Committee. They also approved a pay application for the South Industrial Park and tabled the Garbage Hauling RFP until September. All votes were unanimous except the tabling motion, which passed 5-1.

• Recommended Ordinance 04-2022 to remove Board of Health (6-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 05-2022 to regulate tattoo and body piercing (6-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 06-2022 to create Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee with amendments (6-0)
• Recommended pay application of $313,224.15 for South Industrial Park (6-0)
• Tabled Garbage Hauling RFP until September (5-1)
• Recommended Ordinance 07-2022 to create Recycling Committee with amendments (6-0)

City Council

The Amery City Council appointed Mykaela Thompson to fill the Alderperson At-Large vacancy, with a unanimous roll call vote. The council also voted to continue using REM Inspecting as the city's building inspector for another year, and eliminated the Airport Manager position, assigning those duties to city staff with a review in 6 and 12 months. Resolution 03-2022 regarding the Compliance Maintenance Annual Report was approved.

• Appointed Mykaela Thompson as Alderperson At-Large (4-0)
• Continued REM Inspecting as building inspector for another year (4-1)
• Eliminated Airport Manager position, duties handled by city (5-0)
• Approved Resolution 03-2022 for DNR compliance report (5-0)

City Council

The City Council will consider several ordinance revisions, including changes to alcoholic beverage, solid waste, and ATV/UTV regulations. The meeting also includes a discussion on simplified water and sewer rate increases and the reorganization of city appointments.

• Resolution 02-2022: Honoring K9 Officer Kerchak
• Proposed water/sewer rate increase and monthly billing
• Ordinance 01-2002: Alcoholic Beverages revisions
• Ordinance 02-2022: Solid Waste revisions
• Ordinance 03-2022: ATV and UTV route updates

The Amery City Council approved several items, including authorizing staff to pursue a full water/sewer rate increase, appointing Mike Manor to fill the District 1 alderperson seat, and approving ordinances on alcoholic beverages and solid waste. The council tabled an ATV/UTV ordinance and sent the garbage hauling RFP back to committee for further discussion. In closed session, they approved creating a police lieutenant position.

• Approved appointment of Mike Manor to District 1 Alderperson (4-0)
• Approved appointments as presented by Mayor (5-0)
• Authorized staff to pursue water/sewer rate increase (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 01-2022 on alcoholic beverages (5-0)
• Approved Ordinance 02-2022 on solid waste (5-0)
• Tabled Ordinance 03-2022 on ATV/UTV routes (5-0)
• Sent garbage hauling RFP back to Committee of the Whole (5-0)
• Approved police lieutenant position (3-2)

Committee of the Whole

The Amery Committee of the Whole is meeting to discuss several items, including a simplified water/sewer rate increase and potential monthly billing, upcoming committee appointments, and multiple ordinances. They will also consider a garbage hauling RFP and hold a closed session for a potential police lieutenant position and employee reviews.

• Discussion on simplified rate increase for water/sewer and potential monthly billing
• Ordinance 01-2022 – Ch. 163: Alcoholic Beverages
• Garbage Hauling RFP
• Ordinance 02-2022 – Ch. 362: Solid Waste
• Ordinance 03-2022 – All-Terrain and Utility Terrain Vehicles

The Committee of the Whole recommended a simplified water/sewer rate increase to the City Council to fund future sewer plant capital projects. It also recommended three ordinances (alcohol beverage cleanup, solid waste cleanup with a section stricken, and ATV/UTV route changes) and a garbage hauling RFP. All recommendations passed unanimously (4-0). The committee then entered closed session to discuss a potential police lieutenant position and employee reviews.

• Recommended simplified water/sewer rate increase to City Council (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 01-2022 (alcoholic beverages cleanup) to Council (4-0)
• Recommended garbage hauling RFP to Council (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 02-2022 (solid waste) with section 362-2 B(15) stricken (4-0)
• Recommended Ordinance 03-2022 (ATV/UTV routes) with noted change in 358-12 C (4-0)
• Entered closed session for potential police lieutenant position and employee reviews (5-0)

Fire Committee

The Amery Fire Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear the chief's report, and discuss fire inspections, committee member appointments, first responder calls, and department training. No votes or decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion or update only.

• Approval of minutes from March 8th, 2022
• Chief's report
• Fire inspections update
• Discussion of committee member appointments
• Discussion of first responder calls and department training

The Fire Committee met and approved the March 8, 2022 minutes. The interim chief reported on department activities, fire inspections, and first responder calls. The committee discussed refurbishing Engine 2 and purchasing a new tender, but made no decisions, deferring further discussion to the next meeting. The meeting adjourned without any substantive votes beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved March 8, 2022 minutes (6-0)
• Deferred discussion on first responder calls, refurbishment prices, tender prices, and inspections to next meeting

City Council

The Amery Common Council is meeting to discuss several items, including an airport update, City Center roof and painting costs, industrial park lot sale prices, and proposed requests for proposals (RFPs) for a building inspector and an airport manager. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; these are discussion items.

• Jay Griggs – Airport Update
• Discussion: City Center Roof and Painting Costs
• S. Industrial Park Lot Sale Prices
• Proposed RFP for Building Inspector
• Proposed RFP for Airport Manager

Airport Commission

The Amery Airport Commission is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear the Airport Manager's report, accept the resignation of Airport Manager Jay Griggs, and discuss the process for identifying a replacement and drafting a new Airport Manager Agreement. The meeting is largely administrative and personnel-focused, with no major financial or zoning items on the agenda.

• Accept resignation of Airport Manager Jay Griggs
• Discuss process for identifying a replacement manager
• Discuss draft of a new Airport Manager Agreement
• Approve minutes of last meeting
• Airport Manager's report

The Amery Airport Commission unanimously recommended Dave Toftness to replace Jay Griggs, who resigned effective April 30, 2022. The commission also approved minutes from a 2018 meeting and discussed CARES Act funding, new snow removal equipment, and a delayed building project pending a new Master Plan.

• Approved minutes from November 29, 2018 meeting
• Recommended Dave Toftness as new Airport Manager (unanimous)
• Discussed CARES Act funding allocations and mask policy requirement
• Noted new snow removal equipment delivered, city paid about $24,000 of $485,000
• Discussed Master Plan/ALP process with SEH, terminal building mentioned

Committee of the Whole

The Amery Committee of the Whole meets to hear department head reports and discuss potential stormwater easements, bike racks for the north entrance of City Center, and the city fireworks. The committee will also enter closed session to consider a potential police sergeant position. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.

• Department head reports from City Administrator, Clerk-Treasurer, Police Chief, Fire Chief, Library Director, Director of Public Works
• Potential stormwater easements
• Bike racks for north entrance of City Center
• City fireworks discussion
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) for potential police sergeant position

The Committee of the Whole approved a motion to have the City Administrator and Public Works Director find and install new bike racks at the City Center, with a 3-0 vote. The item was requested by the Library Director due to high usage during Spring Break. No action was taken on potential stormwater easements near Broadway and Keller, though discussion occurred. The committee also entered closed session to discuss a potential police sergeant position and police union negotiations, then reconvened and adjourned.

• Approved motion to find and install new bike racks at City Center (3-0)
• No action taken on stormwater easements near Broadway and Keller
• Entered closed session for police sergeant position and union negotiations (4-0)
• Reconvened to open session and adjourned (3-0)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amery Zoning Board of Appeals is meeting to consider a single variance request from Brandon and Britany Schwoch for a property at 258 North St. The agenda includes only this item plus call to order, roll call, and adjournment.

• Variance request for Brandon & Britany Schwoch at 258 North St.

The Zoning Board of Appeals granted a variance to the Schwoch family to build a house at 258 North Street in Amery, allowing the structure to exceed the maximum allowable height by 5 feet. The motion passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote. No opposition was raised by adjacent property owners.

• Granted height variance for house at 258 North Street (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:06 a.m. (4-0)

Fire Committee

The Amery Fire Committee is meeting to hold a planning discussion regarding the Amery Fire Department. The agenda contains only this discussion item and adjournment, with no specific proposals or decisions listed.

• Amery Fire Department planning discussion

The Fire Committee met with fire department members to discuss next steps following Fire Chief Koehler's departure, covering equipment and truck replacements and staffing ideas. No formal decisions were made; the only motion was to adjourn, which passed unanimously.

• Adjourned meeting at 6:47 P.M. (6-0)

City Council

The Amery Common Council will meet to discuss several land use items and a resolution for issuing debt. The agenda includes reviews of survey maps, utility easements, and developer agreements.

• Resolution 01-2022: Authorizing the issuance and sale of $2,000,000 in General Obligation Promissory Notes
• Certified Survey Map for S. Industrial Park
• S. Industrial Park Utility Easements
• Draft Developer’s Agreement for Apple River Sanctuary Subdivision
• Soldier’s Field Feasibility Study

City Council

The Amery Common Council is holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: a closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data for the Fire Chief, as permitted under Wisconsin law. The meeting is scheduled for February 24, 2022, at 5:00 PM at 104 Maple St. W. No other business is listed.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) regarding Fire Chief employment data

The council met in closed session to discuss the fire chief's employment, then reconvened in open session and voted unanimously to terminate Fire Chief Dale Koehler effective immediately on February 24, 2022. He will be paid through the end of March 2022 and had until February 27 to collect his belongings from the fire hall. The meeting adjourned at 5:50 p.m.

• Terminated Fire Chief Dale Koehler effective Feb. 24, 2022 (6-0)
• Approved payment to Koehler through end of March 2022
• Allowed Koehler until Feb. 27 to gather items from fire hall

City Council

The City Council will hold a special meeting on February 15, 2022. The agenda consists of a closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data for the Fire Chief.

• Closed session regarding Fire Chief employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole voted unanimously to move forward with a feasibility study for Soldier's Field and to obtain a cost estimate from S.E.H. for the next meeting. The study was requested by the AEDC after interested parties raised concerns about whether the lot is buildable. No public comments were heard, and the meeting adjourned at 5:17 P.M.

• Approved moving forward with a feasibility study for Soldier's Field (motion by Strohbusch, seconded by Flanum; 5-0).
• Approved obtaining a cost estimate from S.E.H. for the study to be presented at the next meeting (same motion).
• Adjourned the meeting at 5:17 P.M. (motion by Strohbusch, seconded by Flanum; 5-0).

Fire Committee

The Fire Committee will meet to review the Fire Chief's report and approve previous meeting minutes. The committee will also discuss fire inspections, related ordinances, and the clarification of first responder responsibilities.

• Approval of September 14th, 2021 minutes
• Discussion of fire inspections and associated ordinances
• Discussion regarding clarification of first responder responsibilities

The Fire Committee approved the Fire Chief's proposed wage schedule, which includes a $1/hour raise for all positions and a $2/hour stipend for first responder calls, with the modification that first responders' call pay be increased to $14/hour. The committee also discussed fire inspection ordinances, noting that all municipalities except Black Brook have passed an ordinance reducing inspections from twice a year to once. The minutes from September 14, 2021, were approved unanimously.

• Approved September 14, 2021 minutes (6-0)
• Approved Chief's wage schedule with first responder call pay set at $14/hour (motion by Gould, seconded by Van Blaricom)
• Discussed fire inspection ordinances; all municipalities except Black Brook have passed ordinance reducing inspections to once per year

City Council

The Amery Common Council will consider appointments, a liquor license, and hear presentations on financing and construction for the South Industrial Park project, including a borrowing presentation from Baird Capital and a pay application. The agenda also includes discussion of creating TIF 10. Consent agenda items include approval of minutes from prior meetings.

• Appointment of Kathy McGurran to the Amery Housing Authority Board
• Approval of liquor license for Village Pizzeria
• Baird Capital borrowing presentation for South Industrial Park Project
• Pay Application 1 for South Industrial Park Project
• TIF 10 creation discussion

The Amery City Council approved several items, including a liquor license for Village Pizzeria, a borrowing plan for the South Industrial Park, and a pay application for that project. They also allocated $3,000 for a developer's agreement and tabled TIF 10 creation until March. All votes were unanimous (5-0).

• Approved minutes from Dec 1 and Dec 15, 2021 (5-0)
• Appointed Kathy McGurran to Housing Authority Board (5-0)
• Approved Class B Liquor and Beer licenses for Village Pizzeria (5-0)
• Approved Baird Capital to solicit bids for Industrial Park borrowing (5-0)
• Approved Pay Application 1 for South Industrial Park Project (5-0)
• Allocated $3,000 for MSA to create Developer's Agreement (5-0)
• Tabled TIF 10 creation until March meeting (5-0)