Amery public meetings in 2024

Airport Commission

The Amery Airport Commission will meet to consider approval of a hangar lease for Hangar D3 and receive updates on the Airport Master Plan and the SRE building. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and reports on airport operations and maintenance.

• Approval of minutes from August 26, 2024
• Hangar lease approval for Hangar D3
• Update on Airport Master Plan and SRE building
• Updates on airport operations and maintenance

The Amery Airport Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the City Council approve a lease for Hangar D-3 with Paul Isakson, who purchased the hangar. The commission also approved the agenda and the minutes from the August 26, 2024 meeting. Updates were provided on the Airport Master Plan, the SRE Building project, and airport operations and maintenance.

• Adopted agenda as presented (5-0)
• Approved minutes of August 26, 2024 meeting (5-0)
• Recommended City Council approve lease for Hangar D-3 with Paul Isakson (5-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:28 a.m. (5-0)

City Council

The Common Council will consider appointing a new City Administrator and approving an employment agreement. They will also vote on amending sewer user charges and adopting updated sewer service rates. Other items include agreements for development, police mutual aid, and a library mold remediation quote.

• Appointment of City Administrator and approval of employment agreement
• Ordinance 15-2024 to amend sewer user charge system
• Resolution 16-2024 adopting updated sewer service charge rates
• Extension of purchase agreement with Twin Lake Homes for Soldiers Field property
• Mutual aid agreement between Amery Police Department and surrounding municipalities

The Amery City Council unanimously appointed Alex Mansfield as the next City Administrator and approved his employment agreement. The council also approved a $17,500 contract with MSA for the Southern Corridor Development Plan and CDI Grant application, a sewer rate ordinance and resolution, and several other items including a mutual aid agreement for police and a mold remediation contract.

• Appointed Alex Mansfield as City Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved employment agreement for City Administrator (unanimous)
• Approved $17,500 professional services contract with MSA for Southern Corridor Development Plan and CDI Grant (6-0)
• Approved revision 1 of State/Municipal Agreement for Hillcrest Drive sidewalk (6-0)
• Approved contract extension with Love Where We Come From, LLC through August 2025 for $18,000 (6-0)
• Accepted Mutual Aid Agreement with police departments of Clear Lake, Clayton, Balsam Lake, Centuria, and Turtle Lake (6-0)
• Approved $5,523.48 mold remediation quote from Archer Cleaning & Restoration for the Library (6-0)
• Approved Ordinance 15-2024 amending sewer user charge system (6-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss the police sergeant position and a mutual aid agreement with surrounding municipalities.

• Police Sargent Position
• Mutual Aid Agreement with surrounding municipalities

The Amery Public Safety Committee voted unanimously to recommend creating a police sergeant position to the full council, with a pay rate of $1 above the highest-paid officer for the first six months and $2 above after that. They also forwarded a mutual aid agreement with surrounding municipalities to the full council.

• Recommended creation of police sergeant position (2-0)
• Recommended sergeant pay: $1 above highest officer for first 6 months, $2 above after (2-0)
• Forwarded mutual aid agreement with Clear Lake, Clayton, Milltown, Balsam Lake, Centuria to full council (2-0)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will vote on a developer agreement and engineering contract for Pine Meadows Estates, review mold remediation quotes for the Library, discuss the city's fee on building permits, and consider Resolution 16-2024 adopting updated sewer service charge rates. The committee will also receive a financial and budget update.

• Developer agreement with Gary Bauermeister for Pine Meadows Estates (PID 201-00769-0100)
• Engineering agreement with SEH for Pine Meadows Estates development
• Mold remediation quotes for the Library
• City's fee on building permits
• Resolution 16-2024: Adopting updated sewer service charge rates

The Finance Committee voted to forward Resolution 16-2024, which adopts updated sewer service charge rates, to the full council. It also forwarded a $5,523.45 mold remediation bid from Archer for the library. The committee decided to hold off on the Pine Meadows Estates developer's and engineering agreements pending further discussions, and agreed to review the city's building permit fee schedule.

• Forwarded Resolution 16-2024 (sewer rate increase) to full council (3-0)
• Forwarded Archer mold remediation bid of $5,523.45 to full council (3-0)
• Held off on Pine Meadows Estates developer's agreement pending further meetings
• Held off on SEH engineering agreement for Pine Meadows Estates until developer's agreement is resolved
• Agreed to review city's building permit fee schedule and bring back recommendations

City Council

The City Council will convene a special meeting for a closed session under Wisconsin law to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation of the City Administrator. No other substantive business is scheduled.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) regarding the City Administrator

The Amery City Council met on December 5, 2024, and after a closed session on city administrator employment, voted unanimously to direct PAA (likely a recruitment firm) to negotiate with the preferred candidate on behalf of the council. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting was otherwise procedural, including adopting the agenda and adjourning.

• Adopted meeting agenda (5-0)
• Entered closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) for city administrator employment (unanimous)
• Reconvened into open session (unanimous)
• Directed PAA to negotiate with preferred candidate for city administrator (6-0)
• Adjourned at 1:35 p.m. (6-0)

Recycling Committee

The Amery Recycling Committee will meet on December 3, 2024, to discuss routine business including approval of previous minutes and a recycling update from Polk County. The committee will follow up on December topics such as Christmas lights, decorations, and paper recycling, and begin planning for January's tree and cardboard recycling efforts.

• Approval of minutes from November 13, 2024 meeting
• Polk County Recycling Update
• Follow-up on December topic: Christmas lights, decoration, and paper recycling
• Planning for January topic: tree and cardboard recycling

Revolving/Micro Loan Committee

The Micro Loan Committee will consider a micro loan application from BelleMarie Bakery & Café. The meeting includes call to order, roll call, adoption of the agenda, and adjournment.

• Discussion and possible action on Micro Loan Application for BelleMarie Bakery & Café

City Council

The Common Council will meet on November 20, 2024, following a budget hearing. Agenda items include a $250,262.34 pay request for the wastewater treatment plant project, a proposal for planning services, an amendment to employee PTO policy, and a resolution on Northwestern Municipal EMS bylaws. The council will also hold a closed session to discuss hotel development and the police union contract.

• Pay request #4 for Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements for $250,262.34
• Finance Committee's recommended proposal for Planning Services RFP for Comprehensive and Corporate Plan
• Amendment to Employee PTO Policy
• Northwestern Municipal EMS Bylaws
• Closed session for Hotel Development and Police Union Contract

City Council

The Amery City Council holds a special meeting with a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget, followed by a vote on its adoption. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Public hearing for the 2025 City of Amery Budget
• Approval of the 2025 City Budget

Public Hearing

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget. The general fund budget totals $4,550,758, a 17.64% increase over 2024. The property tax levy would rise 8.67% to $2,443,521, and the tax rate would increase 25.74% to $9.839 per $1,000 assessed value due to a 13.58% drop in assessed value.

• Total general fund expenditures proposed at $4,550,758, up 17.64% from 2024
• Property tax levy increase of 8.67% to $2,443,521
• Tax rate increase from $7.825 to $9.839 per $1,000 assessed value (25.74% increase)
• City assessed value decreased 13.58% to $248,351,000
• Public Safety budget up 16.4% to $1,420,066; Health and Human Services jumps from $29,320 to $277,820

Recycling Committee

The Amery Recycling Committee will meet on November 13, 2024, to approve past meeting minutes, receive a Polk County recycling update, discuss an electronic waste disposal event, and plan December recycling topics including Christmas lights and decorations. The meeting is open to the public at 104 Maple St. W.

• Approval of minutes from October 1, 2024
• Polk County recycling update
• Discussion of electronic waste disposal event
• Planning for December recycling topics (Christmas lights, decorations, paper)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review and make a recommendation regarding a Planning Services RFP. The meeting includes a closed session to discuss hotel development and employee wages.

• Planning Services RFP review and recommendation
• Closed session regarding hotel development
• Closed session regarding employee wages

City Council

The City Council will hold a closed session under Wisconsin law to discuss employment, compensation, or performance evaluation of the city administrator. The meeting will then adjourn immediately afterward.

• Closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) regarding city administrator employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee is meeting to review ambulance service bylaws. This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Ambulance Service Bylaws

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will discuss a PTO policy and then enter closed session under Wisconsin statute to consider employee wages, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data. The meeting follows Public Safety and Finance committees and is open to all council members, though only committee members will act on items.

• Discussion of PTO policy
• Closed session for employee wages (Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c))
• Meeting begins after Finance committee at 2:30 pm at 104 Maple St. W

City Council

The Common Council will discuss a development agreement for a 42-unit residential subdivision and the adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan. The meeting also includes the swearing-in of two police officers and liquor license approvals.

• Development agreement with Valley View West Investments, LLC for a 42-unit residential subdivision in TID #10
• Adoption of the Capital Improvement Plan
• MSA Professional Services Contract for Sundance Place Development
• Liquor license approval for Anndrew’s Lofts LLC at 113 Elm St
• Place-to-Place transfer of liquor and tobacco licenses for Mustang Sally’s to 107 Keller Ave N

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to conduct a closed session. The committee will deliberate or negotiate the police union contract.

• Closed session regarding Police Union Contract per Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a closed session to discuss negotiations on the police union contract, citing competitive or bargaining reasons. They will also hold a workshop to review the 2025 budget. The meeting is otherwise a routine agenda with call to order and adjournment.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) for police union contract negotiations
• 2025 Budget Workshop

Public Safety Committee

The Amery Public Safety Committee will meet on October 30, 2024, to enter closed session under Wisconsin statute for deliberations or negotiations regarding the police union contract. The closed session is authorized for competitive or bargaining reasons. Only committee members will vote on agenda items; other city council members may observe.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) for police union contract negotiations

Public Notices

The City of Amery will hold public tests of voting machines to ensure equipment correctly counts votes for the November 5, 2024, General Election. This process is conducted under Wisconsin Statute 5.84(1).

• Public testing of electronic ballot tabulation equipment on October 28, 2024, at 10:00 AM

Childcare Taskforce Ad-Hoc Committee

The Amery Childcare Taskforce Ad-Hoc Committee will meet to set its structure and priorities and plan an education night with the library. The meeting is open to the public at the Amery City Center.

• Discuss committee structure and focus for future work
• Plan a licensed in-home daycare education night with the Amery Public Library

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to conduct a workshop for the 2025 budget. The agenda also includes a closed session regarding employee insurance.

• 2025 Budget Workshop
• Closed session regarding employee insurance

Tourism Commission

The Tourism Commission will elect a chair, vice-chair, and secretary, then consider appointing the Amery Community Club as the official tourism entity. They will also designate the quarterly distribution of room tax monies.

• Election of Commission Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Appointment of Amery Community Club as Tourism Entity
• Designation of Quarterly Room Tax monies

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to discuss employee compensation. The primary agenda item is a closed session regarding employee wages, promotions, or performance evaluations.

• Closed session regarding employee wages, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will hold a closed session to deliberate on employee insurance purchasing, followed by a workshop on the 2025 budget. The meeting is open to all council members, but only committee members will vote on agenda items.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) for employee insurance negotiations
• 2025 Budget Workshop

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee will meet to discuss a Garden Club proposal regarding Schumacher Park. The body will also review grant opportunities and recommendations previously made to the City Council.

• Garden Club discussion about Schumacher Park
• Grant opportunities
• Review of Parks Recommendations made to City Council
• Christmas decorations

Fire Committee

The Amery Fire Committee will meet on October 21, 2024, to approve minutes from July and discuss the proposed 2025 Fire Department Budget. The meeting is open to the public.

• Approval of minutes from July 1, 2024
• Discussion of the 2025 Fire Department Budget

City Council

The Amery Common Council will decide on a $433,444.42 pay request for the ongoing wastewater treatment plant improvements. Also up for action are a developer agreement with Valley View West Investments and bids for a new police squad vehicle. The agenda includes an audit review, an unsafe building inspection at 604 Park Street, and a contract for planning services. The meeting will conclude with a closed session to discuss land acquisition and employee wages.

• Pay request #3 for $433,444.42 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant improvements
• Developer agreement with Valley View West Investments
• Bids for a new police squad vehicle
• REM inspection of 604 Park Street for unsafe buildings under ordinance 193-8
• RFP for planning services for Comprehensive and CORP Plan

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will discuss employee insurance and hold a workshop on the 2025 budget. No final decisions are expected; the meeting is preparatory.

• Employee insurance discussion
• 2025 Budget Workshop

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will review the 2025 budget and financial updates. The body is also discussing several contracts and agreements related to city developments and infrastructure.

• 2025 Budget
• Developers agreement with Valley View West Investments
• MSA Professional Services Contract for Sundance Place Development
• TAP Project on Hillcrest Drive for sidewalk installation
• Lease agreement for City building space

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to review bids for squad cars. The committee will also enter a closed session to discuss the police union contract.

• Squad car bids
• Police union contract negotiations (closed session)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will hold a meeting to discuss committee organization and a Paid Time Off (PTO) policy. No details on proposed changes are provided in the agenda.

• Committee organization
• PTO Policy

City Council

The Amery City Council will consider a preliminary plat for the Sundance Place subdivision, road extensions on Center St W and Sundance St E, and a sewer rate presentation. They will also discuss a contract for the city administrator hiring process, approve Pay Request #2 for the WWTP project, and consider an amendment to the garbage/recycling contract with Waterman's Sanitation. The consent agenda includes approval of minutes from several previous meetings.

• Preliminary Plat for Sundance Place (Resolution 15-2024)
• Extension of Center St W between Harriman Ave N and Lake St
• Sundance St E road extension for access to parcel 201-01045-0230
• Sewer Rate Presentation from Ehlers
• Amendment to Garbage/Recycling Proposal from Waterman’s Sanitation

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee will meet to review updates from Polk County and plan an electronic waste disposal event. Members will also follow up on plastics recycling and plan for a November discussion on glass and aluminum.

• Electronic Waste Disposal Event
• Polk County Recycling Update
• Plastics Recycling follow-up discussion
• Planning for November topic: Glass and Aluminum Recycling

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will discuss and take action on a road extension and a preliminary plat for a development. The body will also hold discussions regarding the Comprehensive Plan and committee goals.

• Center Street W Road Extension between Harriman Ave N and Lake St
• Preliminary Plat for parcel 201-01044-0000 Wittstock development on Sundance St
• Resolution 15-2024 Approval of Sundance Place Preliminary Plat
• Comprehensive Plan discussion
• Committee goals discussion

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole meets to discuss several key items, including the City Administrator hiring process with Public Administration Associates, an amendment to the Waterman Sanitation Contract, and the 2025 Budget. The meeting also covers a proposed wage range for the City Administrator and an RFP for an Airport Snow Removal Building. Public comment is taken on any item.

• City Administrator hiring process involvement of Public Administration Associates
• Amendment to Waterman Sanitation Contract
• Consideration of City Administrator wage range
• RFP for Airport Snow Removal Building
• Discussion of 2025 Budget

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to exchange union contract proposals, then enter a closed session under Wisconsin law to deliberate or negotiate the police union contract. No votes or decisions are listed on the open agenda.

• Exchange of union contract proposals
• Closed session for police union contract negotiations

Plan Commission

The Amery Plan Commission meeting scheduled for September 19, 2024, at 9:00 A.M. in the City Center Council Chambers was cancelled. No decisions or discussions occurred as the agenda was not adopted.

City Council

The Common Council will discuss the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan and the recruiting process for a City Administrator. The meeting also includes the selection of a Council President and a liquor license amendment.

• Presentation of the 2025-2029 Capital Improvement Plan
• Premises amendment for EcoEquity Community Partners, LLC liquor license
• City Administrator job description and recruiting process
• Investment of City Funds
• Selection of Council President

City Council

This agenda is a notice that a quorum of the City Council may be present at the Fall Festival Parade, but no official business will be conducted. It is purely procedural and contains no decisions or discussions.

Personnel Committee

The City of Amery Personnel Committee will consider updates to the Paid Time Off (PTO) policy, review and potentially adopt a job description for the City Administrator position, and plan the recruiting process for that role.

• Review and possible update of the PTO policy
• Job description for the position of City Administrator
• Planning for the City Administrator recruiting process

The Amery Personnel Committee reviewed and recommended the updated City Administrator job description to the full council for approval. They also recommended moving forward with PAA for the administrator recruiting process, contingent on obtaining contract information. A proposed PTO policy change was discussed but no decision was made because it affects police officers in contract negotiations.

• Recommended City Administrator Job Description to full council (3-0)
• Recommended using PAA for administrator recruiting, contingent on contract info (3-0)
• Adopted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Adjourned at 6:08 p.m. (3-0)

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will review a budget estimate for squad cars. The committee will also enter a closed session to deliberate or negotiate a police union contract.

• Squad car budget estimate
• Closed session regarding police union contract

The Amery Public Safety Committee reviewed quotes for new squad cars, with costs around $50,000 per vehicle plus $20,000 for police equipment, but took no action. The committee also entered closed session to discuss the police union contract, then reconvened and adjourned without public action on that item.

• Accepted meeting agenda (3-0)
• Entered closed session for police union contract discussion (3-0)
• Reconvened to open session (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting (3-0)

Finance Committee

The City of Amery Finance Committee will consider a lease agreement for city building space, review investment options for city funds, and receive an update on the 2025 budget. The meeting follows the Public Safety and Personnel Committees and is open to all council members, though only Finance Committee members will vote on agenda items.

• Lease agreement for city building space
• Investment options for city funds
• 2025 budget update
• Financials update

City Council

The Amery Common Council will consider accepting a resignation and appointing a replacement, approve a pay request for the wastewater treatment plant project, discuss a certified survey map for 920 Wildflower Ct, and consider extending sewer and road improvements on Center St W. They will also appoint an airport manager and committee member, discuss the comprehensive plan, review quotes for HVAC reconfiguration and elevator generator hookup, and enter closed session to deliberate on hotel development.

• Acceptance of resignation of Alderperson Thompson and appointment to fill vacant seat
• Pay Request #1 for WWTP Project from SEH
• CSM for 920 Wildflower Ct to combine two parcels
• Extension of sewer line and road on Center St W to Lake St
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(e) for hotel development negotiation

The Amery City Council accepted the resignation of Alderperson Mykaela Thompson and appointed Sharon Marks to fill the vacant at-large seat. It approved a $999,474.77 pay request for the WWTP project, a CSM to combine lots at 920 Wildflower Ct, sewer extension on Center St W, and requested the Plan Commission explore extending Center St W to Lake St. The council also appointed Ray Tolliver as Airport Manager and Dave Toftness to the Airport Commission, and approved HVAC and elevator generator quotes.

• Accepted resignation of Alderperson Thompson (5-0)
• Appointed Sharon Marks to vacant at-large seat (unanimous roll call)
• Approved $999,474.77 pay request #1 for WWTP project (6-0)
• Approved CSM to combine parcels at 920 Wildflower Ct (6-0)
• Approved sewer line extension on Center St W (6-0)
• Requested Plan Commission explore Center St W extension to Lake St (6-0)
• Appointed Ray Tolliver as Airport Manager at $6,000/year (6-0)
• Appointed Dave Toftness to Airport Commission (6-0)

Recycling Committee

The Amery Recycling Committee will meet to approve past meeting minutes, receive a Polk County recycling update, discuss an upcoming electronic waste disposal event, and plan for October’s electronics recycling initiative. The meeting is procedural with no major decisions scheduled.

• Approval of minutes from August 6, 2024
• Discussion of Polk County recycling updates
• Planning for October electronics recycling event
• Follow-up on previous topics including farmers market recycling and garage cleanout

Airport Commission

The Amery Airport Commission will meet to approve June minutes, discuss filling the Airport Manager position, and talk about a vacant seat on the commission. No other substantive business is listed.

• Discussion of Airport Manager Position
• Discussion about vacant seat on Airport Commission
• Approval of minutes from June 20, 2024

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will meet to consider a certified survey map (CSM) to combine two parcels at 920 Wildflower Ct into one lot, and discuss action on a proposed extension of Center Street W between Harriman Ave N and Lake St. They will also hold a planning discussion about future expansion in Black Brook Township and continue discussion of committee goals. Public comment is allowed.

• CSM for 920 Wildflower Ct to combine parcels 201-00773-0600 and 201-00773-0200 into one lot
• Discussion/Action on Center Street W Road Extension between Harriman Ave N and Lake St
• Planning discussion about future expansion in Black Brook Township
• Continued discussion of committee goals

City Council

The City Council will receive updates on the Wastewater Treatment Plant project and a parks needs assessment. Members will discuss the potential for a city-built childcare facility and its location, and appoint members to the Police Contract Negotiation Committee.

• Wastewater Treatment Plant project update by SEH
• Arts, Parks, and Rec Committee parks needs assessment presentation
• Discussion on potential city-built childcare facility and location
• Police Contract Negotiation Committee appointments

City Council

The Common Council will hold a workshop to review and discuss the Capital Improvement Plan. No formal votes are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Review and discussion of the Capital Improvement Plan

Public Notices

The Municipal Board of Canvassers will meet on August 19, 2024, to process any provisional ballots and conduct the local and municipal canvasses as required by Wisconsin law. This is a procedural meeting open to the public.

• Processing of provisional ballots per Wis. Stat. §7.51
• Local and municipal canvasses per Wis. Stat. §7.53(1)

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee will compile park needs assessment items to prepare a presentation for the Amery City Council. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Compilation of park needs assessment items for presentation to City Council

City Council

The Amery Common Council will hold a workshop to discuss a potential hotel development with a developer. No formal action is expected as this is a discussion item.

• Hotel development discussion with a potential hotel developer

Childcare Taskforce Ad-Hoc Committee

The Childcare Taskforce Ad-Hoc Committee is meeting to discuss potential sites for a childcare facility. The committee will review options including the old hospital location and the current Dog Park site.

• Discussion on obtaining space from Amery Regional Medical Center at the old hospital location
• Review of potential locations for childcare facility construction
• Updates on the apartment project at the current Dog Park location including a childcare center
• Discussion on grant writing and other funding avenues

City Council

The Amery Common Council will review and potentially approve proposals for a garbage hauler contract, discuss the city administrator position, and consider liquor and tobacco licenses for Dick's Fresh Market and Amery Express. A closed session is scheduled to discuss interim city administrator employment. The council will also consider a certified survey map to split a lot at 708 Baker Terrace.

• Review and potential approval of proposals submitted for Garbage Hauler RFP
• Class 'A' fermented malt beverage and 'Class A' liquor license and tobacco license for NIL9 Amery Enterprises LLC dba Dick's Fresh Market and NILO9 Amery Express Enterprises LLC dba Amery Express
• CSM for Parcel 201-00869-0000 (708 Baker Terrace) to separate the lot back into two parcels
• Discussion of investment opportunities for city funds
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(c) regarding interim city administrator employment

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will discuss electronic personnel files, PTO policy, and the City Administrator job description. They will also plan the recruiting process for a new City Administrator. No votes are scheduled; items are for discussion and planning only.

• Electronic Personnel Files
• PTO Policy
• Job Description – City of Administrator
• City Administrator Recruiting Process Discussion and Planning

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee will consider approving meeting minutes and receive updates on Polk County recycling, a planned electronic waste disposal event, and a garbage hauler proposal. The committee will also plan a September discussion on plastics recycling.

• Approval of minutes from July 2, 2024
• Polk County Recycling Update
• Electronic Waste Disposal Event planning
• Garbage Hauler Proposal Update
• September topic planning on plastics recycling

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will discuss planning for police union contract negotiations and review Chapter 163, Section 22 of the city code regarding outside consumption. A new employee update is also on the agenda. No final decisions are expected; items are for discussion and planning.

• Planning for police union contract negotiations
• Review of Ch. 163 Sec. 22 (Outside Consumption) of the Code of Ordinances
• New employee update

Finance Committee

The Amery Finance Committee will hold a meeting to discuss several financial and administrative matters. Items include a presentation on the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), the process for filling the City Administrator position, and a lease purchase offer for a cell tower. The committee will also review the 2025 budget process, consider investment opportunities for city funds, and receive a financial update.

• CIP Presentation
• City Administrator Position
• Cell Tower Lease Purchase Offer
• 2025 Budget Process and potential assistance
• Investment Opportunities for City Funds

Plan Commission

The Amery Plan Commission will review a Certified Survey Map to split a parcel at 708 Baker Terrace, discuss Gary Bauermeister's Pine Estates Part 2 development, and deliberate on extending Center Street W between Harriman Ave N and Lake St. A planning discussion with Black Brook Township about future expansion is also scheduled.

• CSM for Parcel 201-00869-0000 (708 Baker Terrace) to split into two lots
• Gary Bauermeister – Pine Estates Part 2 Development on Parcel 201-00769-0100
• Discussion/Action on Center Street W Road Extension between Harriman Ave N and Lake St
• Planning discussion with Black Brook Township about future expansion

City Council

The Common Council will discuss a rezoning request for a property on Cornwall Ave N and an ordinance amending swimming pool and hot tub enclosure requirements. The body will also review a new employee exit interview policy and an updated fee schedule for REM Inspecting LLC.

• Rezoning application for 1105 Cornwall Ave N to change from C-2 to I-1
• Ordinance 14-2024 amending swimming pool and hot tub enclosure and fencing rules
• Updated fee schedule for REM Inspecting LLC, including a $100 per hour regular rate
• Proposed Exit Interview Policy for city employees
• Recognition of service for Paul Houx

Public Notices

This public notice announces that absentee voting will be administered on July 24, 2024, at four local nursing homes and community-based residential facilities by Special Voting Deputies appointed by the City of Amery. The notice outlines the dates, times, locations, observer rules, and voter eligibility requirements.

• Absentee voting at Riverbend (475 Golfview Lane) at 9:00 a.m.
• Absentee voting at Willow Ridge (400 Deronda Street) at 10:30 a.m.
• Absentee voting at Golden Age Manor (220 Scholl Court) at 1:00 p.m.
• Absentee voting at Amery Memory Care (215 Birch Street) at 2:30 p.m.
• Only observers from the two major political parties may accompany deputies; party names must be submitted to the City Clerk the business day prior.

Public Notices

The Amery Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a rezoning request for 1105 Cornwall Ave. The applicant, BAW Rentals LLC/Quality Auto Body, seeks to change the parcel from C-2 Central Business to I-1 Light Industrial. This change is intended to bring the business into compliance with city zoning and allow for expansion.

• Rezoning of 1105 Cornwall Ave from C-2 Central Business to I-1 Light Industrial

Public Notices

The Amery Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an amendment to City Code Chapter 450. The proposal would allow inground pools with approved safety covers to be exempt from certain fencing requirements. Following the hearing, the Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Amendment to City Code Chapter 450 – 103 Sec. E regarding swimming pool and hot tub enclosures

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will consider a rezoning application for 1105 Cornwall Ave N from C-2 to I-1. The meeting also includes a public hearing regarding allowing safety covers instead of fences for swimming pools.

• Public hearing: Zoning ordinance change for pool safety covers
• Discussion/approval: Ordinance 14-2024 (Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs)
• Rezoning application: 1105 Cornwall Ave N from C-2 to I-1
• Zoning permit discussion: 1105 Cornwall Ave N

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee will meet at Michael Park, Bobber Park, and Soo Line Park. The meeting agenda consists of conducting needs assessments for each of these locations.

• Needs assessment for Michael Park
• Needs assessment for Bobber Park
• Needs assessment for Soo Line Park

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will discuss the recruitment process and job description for the City Administrator. The committee is also reviewing several personnel policies, including PTO and exit interviews.

• Review of Exit Interview Policy
• Discussion on Electronic Personnel Files
• PTO Policy review
• City Administrator job description and recruitment planning
• Interim City Administrator status

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss planning for police contract negotiations. No other agenda items are listed for this meeting.

• Police Contract Negotiations Planning

Finance Committee

The Amery Finance Committee will meet on July 9, 2024, to review various development projects and financial matters. Agenda items include discussions regarding hotel development, the Southern Corridor Development Plan, and the 2025 budget process.

• Hotel Development
• Wittstock Builders plans and developer’s agreement
• WEDC Community Development Investment Grant
• Southern Corridor Development Plan
• 2025 Budget Process

City Council

The Amery Common Council will meet on July 3, 2024, to discuss several municipal items. The agenda includes a proposed sewer rate increase and a review of engineering service proposals. The council will also address residential rezoning and the recruitment process for a new City Administrator.

• Resolution 14-2024: Sewer rate increase
• Ordinance 13-2024: Two-Family Residential District rezoning
• Review of Engineering Service RFP
• Discussion on City Administrator recruitment and interim processes
• Amendments to WWTP setbacks for empty lots

Recycling Committee

The committee will discuss planning for July and August recycling topics. The meeting also includes a Polk County update and discussion of an electronic waste disposal event.

• Electronic Waste Disposal Event
• July Topic (Event Recycling) Planning
• August Topic (Garage Cleanout/Polk County Clean Sweep) Planning
• Approval of June 4, 2024 minutes

Childcare Taskforce Ad-Hoc Committee

The Childcare Taskforce Ad-Hoc Committee will meet to select a chairperson and vice chairperson and establish operating procedures. The committee will also discuss potential childcare facility locations and explore funding avenues through grant writing.

• Selection of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
• Establishment of committee operating procedures
• Discussion on partnership with Plan Commission for childcare facility locations
• Exploration of grant writing and other funding avenues
• Discussion regarding RFP for planning/construction services

Fire Committee

The committee will discuss the Fire Chief's leave of absence and an interim chief. The agenda also includes discussions on ISO ratings related to the ladder truck and a Conex box purchase for training.

• Fire Chief leave of absence and interim chief discussion
• ISO rating discussion regarding the ladder truck
• Purchase and placement of a Conex box for training purposes
• Approval of April 15, 2024, minutes

Public Notices

The Amery Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding amendments to City Code Chapter 450-18. The proposal seeks to add zero lot line duplexes as a permitted use in the R-2 Zoning District. Following the hearing, the Commission will make a recommendation to the City Council.

• Proposed amendment to City Code Chapter 450-18 to allow zero lot line duplexes in the R-2 Zoning District

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning ordinance change to Chapter 450-18. The proposal would add zero lot line duplexes as a permitted use in the R-2 Zoning District. Additionally, the commission will discuss its goals.

• Public hearing for adding zero lot line duplexes to the R-2 Zoning District
• Discussion of Plan Commission goals

Committee of the Whole

The Amery Committee of the Whole will discuss the hiring process, job description, and interim status for the City Administrator. The committee will also consider potential repeals to ordinances regarding city officers and employees. Other topics include Mayor term lengths and procedures for welcoming new businesses.

• City Administrator hiring process and job description
• Potential repeal of sections in Ordinance 101-3 (City Administrator)
• Potential repeal of sections in Ordinance 101-4 (Clerk-Treasurer)
• Discussion on 2-year vs. 4-year Mayor terms
• Future use of AI for the City of Amery

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee will conduct a needs assessment for South Twin Beach and North Twin Beach. The meeting is scheduled to take place at both South Twin Beach and North Twin Beach.

• Needs assessment for South Twin Beach and North Twin Beach

Airport Commission

The commission will meet to approve minutes from the May 23, 2024, meeting. The agenda also includes an item regarding the Airport Master Plan.

• Approval of May 23, 2024, minutes
• Airport Master Plan

City Council

The City Council will consider proposals for new residential and commercial waste and recycling services. The agenda also includes approving various liquor and tobacco licenses and appointing members to a daycare taskforce.

• Request for Proposal for waste and recycling services
• Approval of liquor, tobacco, and operator licenses
• Daycare Taskforce appointments
• Proposed employee exit interview process
• Closed session regarding Police Department Office Manager

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

The City of Amery Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee meeting scheduled for June 17, 2024, has been cancelled. The agenda included a needs assessment for South Twin Beach and North Twin Beach.

• Cancellation of the June 17 committee meeting

City Council

The Amery Common Council has scheduled a special meeting for June 11, 2024. The council will meet in closed session to consider the dismissal, demotion, or discipline of a public employee.

• Closed session regarding personnel discipline or investigation

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will discuss several internal administrative matters. The agenda includes reviews of exit interviews, electronic personnel files, PTO policy, and job descriptions.

• Review of exit interviews
• Discussion of electronic personnel files
• PTO policy review
• Job description updates

Public Safety Committee

The Amery Public Safety Committee will meet on June 11, 2024. The agenda includes a discussion regarding emergency management and an item concerning Chapter 450, Section 103 for swimming pools and hot tubs.

• Emergency Management Discussion
• Ch. 450 Sec. 103 Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs

Finance Committee

The Amery Finance Committee is meeting to review several municipal leases and contracts. The committee will also discuss general obligation bonds for S. Industrial Park and City Hall, as well as the 2025 budget process.

• Leases for AEDC, Administration, Municipal Court, Police Department, Public Library, and April Ziemer (Love Where We Come From, LLC)
• Contract between the City of Amery and Amery Public Library Board
• G.O. Bonds for S. Industrial Park and City Hall
• Review of empty lots impacted by Ordinance 02-2024 regarding WWTP setbacks
• 2025 Budget Process

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

The committee will conduct a needs assessment for North Park, including discussions on the location of future equipment. Members will also discuss playground equipment and potential grants.

• North Park needs assessment and equipment location discussion
• Playground equipment discussion and potential grants
• Parks update
• Approval of May 16, 2024, minutes

Public Hearing

The City Council of Amery will hold a public hearing regarding its proposed application for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Planning program funds. The meeting includes presentations on community development and housing needs, as well as proposed activities for the application. Residents are invited to provide input on these identified needs and projects.

• Proposed CDBG Planning program funds application
• Review of potential residential and non-residential displacement
• Presentation of community development and housing needs

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding a Community Development Block Grant application. Members will also review Phase 2 sewer rate cases and water rate cases. Additionally, the council will consider establishing a childcare taskforce committee.

• Public hearing for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application
• Resolutions authorizing CDBG match funds and application submission
• Review of Phase 2 Sewer Rate Case and PSC water rate cases
• Establishment of the Childcare Taskforce Ad-Hoc Committee
• Petitioning the Secretary of Transportation for Airport Improvement Aid

Recycling Committee

The Amery Recycling Committee will discuss a recommendation for Ordinance 632-3 regarding garbage haulers. The committee will also review a proposal for an electronic waste disposal day and plan upcoming monthly topics.

• Recommendation for Ordinance 632-3 (Garbage Hauler)
• Electronic Waste Disposal Day Proposal
• June topic planning: Farmers Market bags and organic eating
• July topic planning: Event Recycling
• Approval of April 16, 2024 minutes

Plan Commission

The Amery Plan Commission is meeting to discuss relocating the dog park and to review the commission's goals. The agenda is brief and includes only these two discussion items plus call to order and adjournment.

• Dog Park Relocation
• Discussion of Goals of the Plan Commission

Board of Review

The Board of Review will meet to verify the city's assessment roll and correct any description or calculation errors. The board will also consider requests for hearing waivers and hear property tax objections from taxpayers.

• Review and certification of assessment roll corrections
• Adoption of policies for sworn telephone and written testimony
• Adoption of policy for waiver of Board of Review hearing requests
• Review of Notices of Intent to File Objection
• Verification of assessor's open book changes

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an airport improvement petition. The body will also consider a resolution to petition the Secretary of Transportation for improvement aid.

• Public Hearing - Airport Improvement Petition
• Resolution 06-2024 Petitioning the Secretary of Transportation for Airport Improvement Aid

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to discuss and potentially approve Resolution 08-2024, which would create Tax Incremental Finance (TIF) District No. 10 in the City of Amery. This is the main substantive item on the agenda, along with the call to order and adjournment.

• Discussion and approval of Resolution 08-2024 approving creation of Tax Incremental Finance District No. 10

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several items: a potential pickleball collaboration, the committee's purpose, playground equipment, and a parks update. No decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion.

• Approval of minutes from April 18, 2024
• Pickleball collaboration with Arts, Parks, and Rec
• Committee purpose discussion
• Playground equipment discussion
• Parks update

City Council

The Amery Common Council will consider a Limited Access Agreement allowing CEDA to perform due diligence on the city dog park property for a proposed 42-unit workforce housing development. The council will also vote on ordinances creating taxicab regulations and updating the Airport Commission, approve hangar leases, and review a conditional use permit for the school district. A building inspector report on 2023 permits and issues at specific addresses is also on the agenda.

• Limited Access Agreement with CEDA for due diligence at dog park property (Lot 4 of CSM #5933, Tax Parcel 201-01045-0240)
• Ordinance 11-2024 creating Chapter 388 Taxicabs with licensing and $500,000 insurance requirement
• Ordinance 12-2024 amending Chapter 14 Sec 6 on Airport Commission
• Hangar leases for Lots F-4 and G-3
• Conditional Use Permit for Amery School District Campus

Recycling Committee

The City of Amery Recycling Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive a Polk County update, and discuss proposals for an Electronic Waste Disposal Day and planning for a June farmers market topic. The agenda is routine with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Approval of minutes from 04-16-2024
• Polk County update
• Electronic Waste Disposal Day proposal
• June topic planning: Farmers Market bring your own bags and eat organic

Personnel Committee

The City of Amery Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss its committee structure and possibly select a chair and vice chair. The agenda contains only this organizational item and adjournment, with no other business listed.

• Committee structure discussion
• Possible selection of chair and vice chair

Public Safety Committee

The Public Safety Committee will meet to discuss its structure and possibly select a chair and vice chair. They will also consider a letter of agreement for Article XIV (Uniforms and Equipment) of the police union contract. A closed session is scheduled to discuss police officer discipline or employment matters, with a possible open session if the employee requests it.

• Committee structure discussion and possible selection of chair and vice chair
• Letter of Agreement for Article XIV – Uniforms and Equipment of the Police Union Contract
• Closed session under Wis. Stat. §19.85(1)(b) regarding police officers
• Potential open session for the matter in item #2 if requested by the public employee

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee will meet to discuss several financial matters, including a sewer rate study, an annual water rate filing, and shared revenue under Act 12. They will also review financial duties assigned to city staff and consider selecting a chair and vice chair. The meeting is open to the public.

• Sewer Rate Study Phase II
• Annual Water Simple Rate Case Filing
• Act 12 Shared Revenue Discussion
• Review of Financial Duties Assigned to City Staff
• Committee Structure Discussion with Possible Selection of Chair and Vice Chair

Plan Commission

The Amery Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and then decide on a conditional use permit request for the Amery School Campus, located at 469, 501, 543, 555, and 579 Minneapolis Ave. This is the sole substantive item on the agenda, followed by adjournment. The meeting is scheduled for May 14, 2024, at 8:00 A.M. in the Amery City Center Council Chambers.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for Amery School Campus (469, 501, 543, 555, 579 Minneapolis Ave)
• Decision on conditional use permit for Amery School Campus
• Meeting at Amery City Center Council Chambers, 8:00 A.M.

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission is meeting to review lease agreements for two airport lots and a request for proposals for an airport manager.

• Airport Lot F-4 Hangar Lease
• Airport Lot G-3 Hangar Lease
• Airport Manager RFP

City Council

The Amery Common Council will meet on May 1, 2024, to consider several items, including a resolution to create Tax Incremental Finance District No. 10, a sewer rate presentation, and a CDBG planning application contract. The agenda also includes a contribution to the Historical Society, temporary pickleball courts, a mural on a downtown building, and approval of an airport hangar lease. The meeting will also approve minutes from prior meetings and receive public comment.

• Resolution 07-2024: Creation of Tax Incremental Finance District No. 10
• Ehlers - Sewer Rate Presentation
• CDBG Planning Application Contract
• Airport Hangar J-1 Lease Approval
• Mural on south exterior wall of Ruby Mae's Treasures, 111 Keller Ave N

Airport Commission

The Airport Commission is meeting to review lease agreements and membership requirements. The body will discuss a new build hangar lease and changes to a crop lease.

• Airport Lot J-1 Hangar Lease for New Build
• Airport Crop Lease Change
• Requirements to be a Member of the Airport Commission

Airport Commission

The commission will discuss the SEH Airport Master Plan and an airport petition. The meeting also includes discussions regarding hangar lease requirements and potential hangar builds on lots G-1 or G-3.

• SEH – Airport Petition
• SEH – Master Plan discussion
• Hangar Lease – F-4
• Airport Lot G-1 or G-3 Hanger Build
• Insurance Requirement for Hangar Leases

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee is meeting to introduce a new member, approve prior minutes, and discuss a proposed mural on Ruby Mae's Treasures, a park update from the Garden Club, general parks updates, and committee goals. All items are for discussion; no final decisions are listed.

• Introduction of Mike Manor as new member
• Approval of minutes from March 5, 2024
• Mural on south exterior wall of Ruby Mae's Treasures
• Schumacher Park update from Garden Club
• Parks update and committee goals

City Council

The City Council is considering a development agreement with Valley View West Investments, LLC for a residential subdivision. The city would create Tax Incremental Financing District #10 and pay for 50% of public infrastructure costs, while the developer commits to building 42 housing units by 2029. The agreement is contingent on council and Joint Review Board approval by June 1, 2024.

• Creation of TIF District #10 for residential development
• City pays 50% of public infrastructure costs (water, sewer, storm sewer, street)
• Developer to build 42 housing units: 8 per year in 2025-2026, 12 per year in 2027-2028, 2 in 2029
• Minimum assessed values: $200,000 for townhomes, $250,000 for single-family homes
• Developer to provide letter of credit for its share of infrastructure costs

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, receive a Polk County update, and discuss a proposal for an Electronic Waste Disposal Day. They will also assign recycling topics by month. The agenda is routine with no major decisions or contracts listed.

• Approval of minutes from 03-05-2024
• Polk County update
• Electronic Waste Disposal Day proposal
• Recycling topic creation and assignment by month

Fire Committee

The Amery Fire Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss two operational items: an update on the airboat motor and future planning for the ladder truck. No decisions or dollar amounts are listed on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes from February 12, 2024
• Airboat motor update
• Ladder truck discussion and future planning

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Amery Zoning Board of Appeals will hold public hearings and make decisions on two variance requests. The first is from Redeemer Lutheran Church to build a detached garage at 600 Keller Ave S, and the second is from Chad and Elizabeth Leonard to add a carport at 119 Arlington Dr that would encroach on the side yard setback.

• Public hearing and decision on Redeemer Lutheran Church variance for a detached garage at 600 Keller Ave S (Parcel 201-00634-0000)
• Public hearing and decision on Chad and Elizabeth Leonard variance for a carport at 119 Arlington Dr (Parcel 201-00560-0000)
• Church requests variance from Sec. 450-100 (Accessory uses or structures) to build a two-stall garage with storage
• Leonards request variance from Sec. 450-17 (R-1 Single Family Residential District) for a carport extending 12 feet from garage, reducing setback to about 5.5 feet
• Meeting at 5:00 PM on April 10, 2024, at 104 Maple St W, Amery, WI

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board will meet to select a chairperson and citizen member, then review the draft TID No. 10 project plan. No decisions are listed on the agenda beyond these items.

• Selection of Chairperson and Citizen Member
• Review of draft TID No. 10 Project Plan

Plan Commission

The Amery Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a resolution adopting the TID No. 10 project plan and boundary. This is the main substantive item on the agenda, with no other business listed.

• Public hearing on TID No. 10 project plan and boundary
• Resolution adopting TID No. 10

City Council

The Amery Common Council will vote on several items, including approving the $14,940,000 bid from Market & Johnson for the wastewater treatment plant and a supplemental agreement with SEH for construction administration. They will also consider a developer's agreement with Valley View West Investments for a 42-home development, a policy for the city to fund 50% of public infrastructure for such projects, and several ordinances to establish new standing committees. The meeting will also include appointments, a liquor license approval, and the sale of Soldiers Field property.

• Approve $14,940,000 wastewater treatment plant bid from Market & Johnson
• Approve $530,080 and $451,730 supplemental agreement with SEH for construction
• Consider developer's agreement with Valley View West Investments for 42 homes
• Adopt policy for city to cover 50% of public infrastructure costs
• Approve sale of Soldiers Field (PID 201-01070-0000 and 201-01065-000)

City Council

The Amery City Council is holding a special meeting to consider a police radio contract agreement and financing. The agenda includes only this item and adjournment, with no public hearings listed. The council will review quotes and financing options for new radios.

• Police radio equipment quote totaling $106,348.87 from Motorola Solutions via DSC Communications
• Financing options from DSC Communications (6.31% for 3 years, 6.06% for 5 years, 5.93% for 7 years)
• Financing options from Bremer Bank (5.81% for 3 years, 5.91% for 5 years, 6.00% for 7 years)
• Financing options from Board of Commissioners of Public Lands (6.00% for all terms)
• Encryption upgrade quote of $5,503.60 for APX equipment

Committee of the Whole

The committee will review wastewater treatment plant bids and a supplemental letter agreement with SEH. Discussion items include a developer's agreement, housing infrastructure policy, and several requests for proposals.

• Review of Waste Water Treatment Plant Bids and SEH recommended bid
• Supplemental Letter Agreement with SEH for the Waste Water Treatment Plant
• Developers Agreement - Valley View West Investments, LLC
• Housing Development Infrastructure Funding Policy
• RFPs for Community Coordinator/Marketing, Comprehensive Plan, and Comprehensive Outdoor Plan

City Council

The Amery Common Council will hold a public hearing and vote on vacating part of Sundance St E, approve a liquor license for 237 Keller Ave S, and consider several contracts and policy items. They will also discuss fluoride removal, police staffing, and pickleball court finishings.

• Public hearing and resolution to vacate part of Sundance St E
• Liquor license approval for 237 Keller Ave S
• Police radio contract agreement
• Ordinance 04-2024 on ad hoc committees
• Resolution 03-2024 on municipal judge wages

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect officers, and discuss Christmas decorations, a parks update, and a splash pad. The agenda is mostly discussion items with no specific dollar amounts or contracts listed.

• Approval of minutes from January 4, 2024
• Election of Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson
• Christmas Decorations Discussion
• Parks Update
• Splash Pad Discussion

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee is meeting to approve minutes from the previous meeting and discuss the Recycling Master Plan and Ordinance 362-3 on collection of recyclable materials. The agenda is routine, with no specific decisions or proposals detailed.

• Approval of minutes from 02-07-2024
• Discussion of Recycling Master Plan
• Review of Ordinance 362-3 Collection of Recyclable Materials

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole is reviewing a feasibility analysis by Hotel R&D, LLC regarding new lodging development. The study concludes the city can support a new hotel to meet unaccommodated business and tourist demand.

• Recommendation for a 54-room upper-midscale franchised hotel
• Suggested room mix: 15 King beds, 35 2-Queen beds, and 2-4 extended-stay suites
• Identification of Cobblestone Hotels as a recommended 'turn-key' developer
• Projected Year 1 (2025) average daily rate of $133.50 and 54% occupancy
• Analysis of 16 competitive hotels and 15 short-term rentals in the region

Fire Committee

The Amery Fire Committee is meeting to approve minutes from January 29th and discuss or approve the purchase of a ladder truck. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Amery City Center.

• Approval of minutes from January 29, 2024
• Discussion/approval of ladder truck purchase

City Council

The Amery Common Council is meeting to act on a consent agenda and discuss or decide a range of items, including a cable franchise fee discussion, a realtor contract for the industrial park, a general obligation bond resolution, and a possible ordinance to remove fluoride from the water supply. The council will also consider selling Jorgenson Field to the Amery School District, creating a TID, and entering closed session to discuss the Clerk-Treasurer position.

• Resolution 02-2024 approving a G.O. Bond
• Ordinance 02-2024 amending Ch. 450 to allow a WWTP buffer zone
• Ordinance 03-2024 amending Ch. 86 Sec. 10 to amend council salaries
• Sale of Jorgenson Field (201-01045-0110) to Amery School District
• Possible removal of fluoride from water supply

Recycling Committee

The Recycling Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, elect a chair and vice chair, and discuss the Recycling Master Plan. The agenda is otherwise routine and procedural.

• Approval of minutes from 12-13-2023
• Selection of Chair and Vice Chair
• Discussion of Recycling Master Plan

Fire Committee

The Amery Fire Committee will meet to review the Chief's report and discuss specific equipment needs. The agenda includes discussions regarding a ladder truck and an airboat.

• Chief's Report
• Ladder Truck Discussion
• Airboat Discussion
• Approval of October 10, 2023, minutes

Recycling Committee

The scheduled meeting of the Amery Recycling Committee for January 17, 2023, was cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

Committee of the Whole

The Committee of the Whole will review proposed ordinances regarding alcohol consumption and wastewater plant setbacks. The body will also discuss city financial policies, a realtor contract for the S. Industrial Park, and a professional services agreement for TID #10 creation.

• Ordinance 01-2024: Regulates alcoholic beverage consumption in public areas and parks
• Ordinance 02-2024: Establishes a 500-foot setback from the Wastewater Treatment Facility for residential and developing land
• MSA Professional Services Agreement for Amery TID #10 Creation with a lump sum fee of $17,000
• S. Industrial Park Realtor Contract with The Terrace Group proposing a fee of 10% of agreed-upon market value
• Discussion of cable franchise fees and a proposal for a 40% allocation for equipment and operators

City Council

This is a workshop meeting of the Amery Common Council, held for learning purposes only. No formal action will be taken at this meeting. The agenda contains only the workshop and adjournment.

• Workshop of the Common Council
• Adjournment

Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee

The Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, consider an ordinance amendment affecting the committee, set 2024 goals, receive a parks update, and discuss a splash pad. The splash pad discussion is the most notable item for residents.

• Ordinance 02-2024 amending the Arts, Parks, and Recreation Committee
• 2024 Goals and Objectives
• Parks Update
• Splash Pad Discussion

City Council

The Amery Common Council will hear a wastewater treatment plant presentation, consider an ordinance on blighted properties, review realtor contracts for the industrial park, and act on several certified survey maps. It will also vote on selling Jorgenson Field to the Amery School District and hold a closed session on building/zoning permitting and the clerk-treasurer position.

• Ordinance 07-2023: Blighted Properties
• S. Industrial Park Realtor Contract
• Certified Survey Map applications for 201-00798-0300 and 201-00371-0200
• Certified Survey Map for 201-01045-0110 (Jorgenson Field) and 201-01045-0220
• Sale of 201-01045-0110 (Jorgenson Field) to Amery School District