Prescott public meetings in 2021

Police Commission

The Police Commission will meet to review the Chief of Police Report and elect a Secretary. The agenda consists primarily of procedural items.

• Election of Secretary
• Chief of Police Report

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider several resolutions, including approving repayment schedules for general fund advances to Tax Increment District No. 5, a site plan review for a restaurant expansion at 117 Broad Street, and adopting the 2022-2027 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The council will also discuss a compensation study and employee handbook proposal, and enter closed session to discuss purchasing riverfront property.

• Resolution 34-21 approving repayment schedules for TID No. 5 advances
• Resolution 32-21 approving site plan for restaurant expansion at 117 Broad Street
• Resolution 33-21 adopting Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2022-2027
• JA Counter compensation study and employee handbook proposal
• Closed session on purchasing riverfront property

The Prescott City Council approved a $26,200 survey for Elm and Locust streets, part of a larger $4.5 million improvement project. They also approved a site plan for a restaurant expansion, adopted a recreation plan, and authorized a wage study. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Elm and Locust Street survey for $26,200 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 34-21 for TID #5 repayment schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 32-21 for restaurant expansion at 117 Broad Street (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 33-21 Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2022-2027 (unanimous)
• Approved JA Counter wage study and handbook review for $3,500 (unanimous)
• Appointed Lisa Johnson to Police Commission (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including Resolution 35-21 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for riverfront property negotiations (unanimous)

City Council

The Prescott City Council is holding a workshop to discuss the Coulee River Trails system, including its history, benefits, and community survey results. They will review major funding sources, phased planning, and zone-specific discussions, including a concept plan for Magee Park as a trailhead. Public comments and questions are invited.

• Community survey results on trails
• Funding sources and phased planning
• Zone discussions: Prescott School District, private landowners, Oak Grove Township
• Magee Park trailhead concept plan

Plan Commission

The Prescott Plan Commission will review the site plan for a two-story deck addition at Two Rivers Restaurant (117 Broad Street), which requires vacating a portion of Second Street right-of-way. The commission will also consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan to incorporate the Coulee River Trails system. The meeting includes approval of the November 1, 2021 minutes and setting the 2022 schedule.

• Site plan review for Two Rivers Restaurant two-story deck at 117 Broad Street, with $7,500 park fee and right-of-way vacation of 0.06 acres
• Amendment to Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan 2019-2024 to add Coulee River Trails system
• Approval of minutes from November 1, 2021 meeting
• 2022 Plan Commission schedule

The Plan Commission approved the minutes from November 1, 2021. It recommended the City Council approve a site plan for a two-story deck at 117 Broad Street, with conditions listed in Resolution 32-21. The commission also recommended Council approve an amendment to the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan via Resolution 33-21. The 2022 meeting schedule was reviewed, and the meeting adjourned.

• Approved the November 1, 2021 meeting minutes
• Recommended City Council approve the 117 Broad Street deck site plan with conditions (Resolution 32-21)
• Recommended City Council approve the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan amendment (Resolution 33-21)
• Reviewed the 2022 Plan Commission schedule
• Adjourned the meeting

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing on the 2022 budget and vote on several resolutions regarding municipal funds. The agenda also includes reviewing committee minutes and discussing upcoming spring elections.

• Public hearing for the 2022 City of Prescott General Fund Budget
• Resolution 31-21 to adopt a revised base stormwater charge
• Pay request #2 for water tower #2 reconditioning in the amount of $147,535
• Adoption of the 2022 salary schedule for city employees
• Closed session regarding land negotiation for public property

The Prescott City Council approved the 2022 general fund budget and levy via Resolution 26-21, along with enterprise, special revenue, and debt service fund budgets (Resolutions 27-21 through 29-21). It also adopted the 2022 city employee salary schedule (Resolution 30-21) and a revised base stormwater charge (Resolution 31-21). The council entered closed session for land negotiation regarding public property. Councilmember Robert Daugherty was excused from the meeting.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and water tower #2 pay request of $147,535
• Approved Resolution 26-21 adopting 2022 general fund budget and levy
• Approved Resolution 27-21 adopting 2022 enterprise funds budgets
• Approved Resolution 28-21 adopting 2022 special revenue fund budgets
• Approved Resolution 29-21 adopting 2022 debt service fund budget
• Approved Resolution 30-21 adopting 2022 salary schedule for city employees
• Approved Resolution 31-21 adopting revised base stormwater charge
• Entered closed session for land negotiation regarding public property

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet in closed session to discuss job performance goals and objectives for a public employee, then reconvene in open session to act on any items discussed. The committee will also consider approving a $3,500 proposal from JA Counter to update the city's wage and benefit comparison and revise the employee handbook, as well as discuss the Prescott Professional Police Association contract and a School Resource Officer (SRO) discussion.

• Closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) for employee performance evaluation discussion
• Proposal to approve $3,500 JA Counter contract for wage/benefit comparison update and employee handbook revision
• Discussion of Prescott Professional Police Association contract
• SRO (School Resource Officer) discussion
• Compensation study and employee handbook proposal

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks and Public Property Committee will discuss enforcement of Resolution 22-21 for the non-motorized boat launch, review Phase 2 of the Downtown Riverfront Project, and consider an amendment to the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan. They will also hear from the Fairy Wonderland group about a proposed park at Saint Croix Bluffs Park and discuss a workshop on Coulee River Trails.

• Discussion on Resolution 22-21 and enforcement of the non-motorized boat launch
• Downtown Riverfront Phase 2 discussion
• Amendment to Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan
• Fairy Wonderland Park proposal at Saint Croix Bluffs Park
• Coulee River Trails workshop scheduled for December 7 at 5:00 pm

The Parks and Public Property Committee approved an amendment to the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan to include the Coulee River Trails. They also approved a 'Coming Soon' sign for the Fairy Wonderland Park and discussed Phase 2 of the Downtown Riverfront Project, including a fishing dock and boat launch. Further discussion on the non-motorized boat launch resolution was deferred to a December workshop.

• Approved minutes for October 18, 2021
• Approved 'Coming Soon' sign for Fairy Wonderland Park
• Approved amendment to Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan for Coulee River Trails
• Deferred further discussion on Resolution 22-21 to December 6 workshop

Fire and EMS Commission

The commission will review activity reports from the Fire Chief, Ambulance Operations, and Department Admin. The meeting includes a review of cash balances and budget details through September 2021.

• Review of Fire & EMS cash balances ending September 2021
• Discussion regarding the October 30th compost site fire
• Review of YTD Fire Revenue
• Discussion on Recovery Act availability for vehicles and building projects
• Public comment regarding a possible invoice request

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association denied a request to waive a $611 fire run charge, but offered a payment plan. The board also approved the September financial reports, renewed the insurance policy, and approved using a grant writing service. A discussion on billing the city for a compost area call was tabled.

• Denied waiver of $611 fire run charge; offered payment plan
• Approved September 2021 financial reports (motion carried, no negative voice)
• Approved insurance policy renewal (motion carried, no negative voice)
• Approved proceeding with grant writing service
• Tabled discussion on billing city for compost area call

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider a proposed storm sewer rate increase of $1 per quarter (from $13.30 to $14.30) for 2022, approve a corrected utility bill for St. Croix Terrace after a meter installation leak, and discuss a delay in rolling unpaid utility balances to tax bills. The committee will also discuss the timeline for Elm Street and Locust Street reconstruction projects.

• Proposed storm sewer rate increase from $13.30 to $14.30 per quarter, effective Q1 2022
• Corrected utility bill for St. Croix Terrace of $7,008.74 after meter leak caused $37,117.74 bill
• Unpaid utility balances will not be rolled to tax bills this year; full balances roll November 15, 2022
• Elm Street and Locust Street reconstruction timeline: survey 2022, Elm 2023, Locust 2024
• Approval of minutes from July 19, 2021 meeting

The Public Works Committee approved a corrected utility bill for St. Croix Terrace of $7,008.74, using a two-year average from 2019-2020, after a meter leak caused excessive water usage. They also approved a resolution to increase the storm sewer rate from $13.30 to $14.30 per quarter. The committee discussed but took no action on the delinquent utility rollover delay and the Elm/Locust Street project timeline.

• Approved corrected utility bill for St. Croix Terrace of $7,008.74 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 26-21 adopting revised base stormwater charge of $14.30 per quarter (unanimous)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold its regular meeting on November 8, 2021, with a consent agenda of routine minutes and financial reports. Key items include renewing the HydroCorp agreement, a letter of intent from Select One Properties LLC to purchase city-owned land, and a police commission appointment for Stacy Manka. The council will also discuss Lake Street meeting and variable speed sign costs, and consider a Fair Housing Proclamation.

• Renewal of HydroCorp agreement
• Letter of intent from Select One Properties LLC to purchase city land
• Consideration of Stacy Manka for Police Commission
• Lake Street meeting and variable speed sign costs
• Fair Housing Proclamation approval

The Prescott City Council approved a letter of intent for the proposed sale of land for the compost site to Select One Properties LLC, with Oss and Hintz voting against. The council also approved an engineering report agreement for Well #3, a two-year Hydrocorp agreement, and several proclamations. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent agenda (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Fair Housing Proclamation (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved agreement with SBS Square for Well #3 engineering report, not to exceed $15,842 (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved Hydrocorp agreement for two years at $13,800 annually (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved letter of intent with Select One Properties LLC for compost site land sale (majority vote, Oss and Hintz nay)
• Approved Veteran Day Proclamation (unanimous voice vote)

City Council

The City Council will hold a workshop to discuss committee calendars for 2022 and new procedures for the consent agenda. The meeting also includes discussion regarding the Prescott Word of Mouth Facebook page.

• Committee Calendars 2022
• Consent Agenda — New Procedures Discussion
• Prescott Word of Mouth Facebook

The Prescott City Council held a workshop meeting on November 8, 2021, discussing the 2022 committee calendar, new consent agenda procedures for bill approvals, and the city's presence on the Prescott Word of Mouth Facebook page. No formal action was taken on any of these items; the meeting was procedural and informational only.

• No formal action taken on 2022 Committee Calendar Schedule
• No formal action taken on consent agenda procedures for bill approvals
• No formal action taken on city presence on Prescott Word of Mouth Facebook page
• Adjourned at 7:31 pm

Plan Commission

The Prescott Plan Commission will review two concept plans: the Thone Property and Bodhi Studios on Henry Street. The agenda also includes approval of the October 4, 2021 minutes and other business. The meeting is a regular session for discussion and potential recommendations.

• Thone Property Concept Plan Review
• Henry Street — Bodhi Studios Concept Plan Review
• Approval of October 4, 2021 meeting minutes

The Plan Commission reviewed and allowed the Thone property storage unit concept plan to proceed to preliminary planning, with conditions on fire truck turnaround, fire separation, setbacks, and a possible second entrance/exit. The Bodhi Yoga concept plan on Henry Street was approved. Both actions were unanimous.

• Allowed Thone property storage unit concept plan to proceed to preliminary plan (unanimous)
• Approved Bodhi Yoga concept plan on Henry Street (unanimous)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold the second reading and possible approval of Ordinance 06-21, which would repeal and replace the Highway Commercial District C-2 zoning rules. The change would remove warehousing and wholesaling as permitted uses, and require special use permits for manufactured homes, vehicle sales, and storage. The council will also consider a $500 funding request from the Wisconsin Mississippi River Parkway Commission and discuss other items like the riverfront project and Magee Park.

• Second reading and possible approval of Ordinance 06-21 to repeal and replace C-2 Highway Commercial District zoning
• Consider $500 funding request from Wisconsin Mississippi River Parkway Commission
• Riverfront project design approval and courtesy dock item
• Flagging of Magee Park approval
• Letter of intent from Select On Properties, LLC regarding 1225 Canton Street

The Prescott City Council voted to send proposed changes to the C-2 zoning district back to the ordinance committee after several business owners requested the zoning remain unchanged. The council also approved design work for the Downtown Riverfront project, including an additional $9,500 payment to Cedar Corporation for courtesy dock work, and approved flagging of Magee Park trails. A letter of intent to purchase city-owned land was discussed but not acted on, with the matter deferred to the next meeting.

• Sent proposed C-2 zoning changes back to ordinance committee (unanimous)
• Approved $500 to Mississippi River Parkway Commission (unanimous)
• Approved Cedar Corporation design for Riverfront Phase 1 and $9,500 payment (unanimous)
• Approved flagging of Magee Park trails with costs from $50,000 trail allocation (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including October 11 minutes (unanimous)

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is meeting to review the proposed 2022 budget, which includes a property tax increase of $49.28 for a home valued at $230,000. The committee will also approve minutes from the October 6 meeting. The agenda is primarily a budget review session.

• Proposed 2022 property tax levy increase of 3.95% ($53,662) to $1,411,736
• Capital projects include $106,000 for road repairs, $83,000 for police vehicles, $58,000 for police equipment, and $50,000 for parks upkeep escrow
• New Planner position included in administration budget
• Library requests $20,000 to convert part-time programmer to full-time
• Stormwater budget will need an increase; city may borrow for Elm Street project

The Finance Committee reviewed the proposed 2022 budget, noting all requested capital projects will be funded. The city will need an exception for the budget, and a $0.21 mill rate increase is proposed, though county and school district estimates may offset it. The public hearing for the budget is scheduled for November 22, 2021, at 6:00 pm. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was procedural.

• Reviewed proposed 2022 budget
• Set public hearing for 2022 budget on November 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm
• Adjourned meeting (motion passed without negative vote)

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks and Public Works Committee will consider funding requests, design approvals, and grant discussions for the Downtown Riverfront Project, including a revised cost estimate of $1,654,000. They will also discuss a courtesy dock design, a DNR grant denial for the Freedom Park Trail, and an amendment to the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan.

• Request for $500 funding for Wisconsin Mississippi River Parkway Commission
• Design estimate approval for Downtown Riverfront Project (revised cost $1,654,000)
• Design approval for Courtesy Dock (additional $9,500 engineering services)
• Discussion of DNR grant denial for Freedom Park Trail (no funding offered)
• Amendment to Comprehensive Outdoor Recreational Plan

The Parks and Public Property Committee approved $500 for the Wisconsin Mississippi River Parkway Commission and a $9,500 amendment to Cedar Corporation for courtesy dock work. They also approved flagging Magee Park for potential trail layout. The committee discussed but did not decide on the Downtown Riverfront Project design, a DNR grant denial, and a revised outdoor recreation plan.

• Approved $500 for Wisconsin Mississippi River Parkway Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $9,500 payment to Cedar Corporation for courtesy dock work (unanimous)
• Approved flagging of Magee Park for trail layout (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for September 20, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The City Council will hold a public hearing regarding changes to Highway Commercial (C-2) zoning. The agenda also includes reviewing ordinances for park hours and animal restrictions, and discussing a pay request for water tower reconditioning.

• Public hearing on Highway Commercial (C-2) zoning change
• Pay request #1 for reconditioning the 250,000 gallon water tower: $202,967.50
• Ordinance 04-21 to repeal and replace City Ordinance 421-5 regarding park hours
• Ordinance 05-21 to repeal and replace City Ordinance 235-8 regarding animals on public grounds
• Approval of David Olson to the Zoning Board of Appeals

The Prescott City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 06-21, which repeals and replaces the Highway Commercial (C-2) zoning district, with a nonconforming use letter to be drafted for the next meeting. The vote was split, with Mayor Hovel casting the deciding vote. The council also approved second readings for park hours and animal restrictions ordinances, and approved a water tower payment.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 06-21 (C-2 zoning) with nonconforming letter (4-3, mayor broke tie)
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 04-21 (Park Hours) unanimously
• Approved second reading of Ordinance 05-21 (Animal restrictions) (majority, Knox no)
• Approved first reading of Ordinance 07-21 (Ward descriptions) unanimously
• Approved pay request #1 for water tower reconditioning ($202,967.50) unanimously
• Approved David Olson to zoning board of appeals unanimously

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee is reviewing the proposed 2022 city budget, including department-by-department presentations and a discussion of the K9 unit. The agenda includes a recommendation to purchase a new fire truck using escrow funds and contributions from Prescott, Oak Grove, and Clifton.

• 2022 budget review for Fire & EMS, Freedom Park, Library, Public Works, Police, Administration, and more
• Discussion of K9 unit
• Proposed fire truck purchase: $360,630 total, with $123,482 from escrow, $134,574 from Prescott, $75,216 from Oak Grove, $27,357 from Clifton
• Fire & EMS levy proposed at $386,181 for 2022, unchanged from 2021
• Review of entire budget, levy, mill rate, and unfunded needs

The Finance Committee reviewed the 2022 budget proposals for Fire & EMS, Freedom Park, TIF 4 & 5, Library, Parks, Public Works, Police, and Administration. The committee reached a consensus to include all one-time requests and capital projects in the 2022 budget, including the Library's $20,000 request for a full-time programmer, a new Planner position, and the K9 Officer (though no funds were in the budget). The final budget hearing is set for November 22, 2021.

• Included all one-time requests and capital projects in 2022 budget (consensus)
• Included Library's $20,000 request for full-time programmer (consensus)
• Included new Planner position in administration budget (consensus)
• Included K9 Officer in 2022 budget (consensus, no funds allocated)
• Moved $166,000 from TIF 5 to general budget (reviewed)
• Set final budget hearing for November 22, 2021 (scheduled)
• Adjourned meeting (passed without negative voice vote)

Plan Commission

The Prescott Plan Commission will review proposed changes to the Highway Commercial Zoning District (C-2) that would remove warehousing and wholesaling as permitted uses and move manufactured/mobile homes, vehicle/equipment sales, and storage to special use permits. The commission will also approve minutes from the August 2, 2021 meeting. The City Council will hold a public hearing on the changes on October 11, 2021.

• Proposed removal of warehousing and wholesaling as permitted uses in C-2 district
• Manufactured and mobile homes, vehicle/equipment sales, and storage moved to special use permits
• Public hearing scheduled for October 11, 2021 City Council meeting
• Approval of minutes from August 2, 2021 meeting

The Plan Commission approved proposed changes to the C-2 Highway Commercial zoning, removing warehouse and wholesaling as permitted uses and requiring a special use permit for manufactured/mobile home, storage, and vehicle equipment sales and service establishments. The changes were recommended after discussion with local business owners, who were assured that existing uses could continue and expansions would require a conditional use permit.

• Approved the minutes from the August 2, 2021 meeting.
• Approved proposed changes to C-2 Highway Commercial zoning, removing warehouse and wholesaling as permitted uses.
• Approved requiring a special use permit for manufactured/mobile home, storage, and vehicle equipment sales and service establishments.
• Adjourned the meeting.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold public hearings and vote on resolutions to vacate portions of Lake, St. Croix, and Hilton streets as part of the Lake Street Assessor Plat. They will also consider final pay requests to Total Excavating LLC for Pearl and Lake streets, and discuss zoning and redistricting changes.

• Public hearing and resolutions 23-21, 24-21, 25-21 to vacate portions of Lake, St. Croix, and Hilton streets
• Final pay request to Total Excavating LLC: $3,548.26 for Pearl Street and $6,453.85 for Lake Street
• Resolution 22-21 designating public property as a designated recreation area
• Ordinance 04-21 to repeal and replace park hours ordinance 421-5
• Ordinance 05-21 to repeal and replace animals restricted on public grounds ordinance 235-8

The Prescott City Council approved three resolutions to vacate portions of Lake, St. Croix, and Hilton Streets as part of the Lake Street Assessor Plat, and approved final pay requests for Lake Street totaling $10,002.11. The council also designated public property as a recreation area, advanced first readings of ordinances updating park hours and animal restrictions, and discussed future zoning and redistricting changes. No public comments were given, and all votes were unanimous.

• Approved Resolution 23-21 vacating portion of Lake Street right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 24-21 vacating portion of St. Croix Street right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 25-21 vacating portion of Hilton Street right-of-way (unanimous)
• Approved final pay request for Lake Street in amount of $3,548.26 (unanimous)
• Approved final pay request in amount of $6,453.85 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-21 designating public property as a Designated Recreation Area (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of ordinance 04-21 repealing/replacing Park Hours section (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of ordinance 05-21 repealing/replacing animal restrictions on public grounds (unanimous)

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks & Public Property Committee met on September 22, 2021, to hold an informational session with downtown business owners regarding the Riverfront Project. No specific decisions, votes, or contract approvals are listed in the agenda. The meeting consisted primarily of procedural items and this single informational discussion.

• Informational meeting with Downtown Business Owners regarding Riverfront Project

The committee reviewed plans for the Riverfront project, including two proposals for the overlook at Orange Street, with the alternate cantilevered walkway to be bid separately. They discussed parking, garbage/recycle bin enclosures, and selected benches, tables, bollards, and lighting. The project will be phased, with completion targets of July 4 and Prescott Daze, and may include a trail to Freedom Park if a grant is awarded. No formal decisions were made beyond approving the previous minutes.

• Approved minutes from August 16, 2021 (voice vote, unanimous)
• Reviewed Riverfront project plans; alternate overlook walkway to be bid separately
• Discussed parking and garbage/recycle bin enclosures for the project
• Selected benches, picnic tables, bollards, and lighting with Cedar Corporation

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks and Public Works Committee will review and discuss the proposed riverfront project and plans, including trails. This follows an August meeting where the committee discussed grant opportunities and a timeline for the project, with construction phases planned to start after bidding in February.

• Review and discuss proposed riverfront project and plans including trails
• Approve minutes from August 16, 2021 meeting
• Previous discussion included grant opportunities (e.g., American Rescue Plan funds) for trails and riverfront
• Project timeline: portion by July 4, balance by Prescott Daze
• Parallel parking on business side of Front Street; sidewalk on railroad side

The committee reviewed Riverfront project plans presented by Cedar Corporation, including two proposals for the overlook at Orange Street, with the cantilevered walkway alternate to be bid separately. The project timeline was split into two phases, with completion targeted by July 4th and Prescott Daze. The committee discussed parking and preferred garbage/recycle bin enclosures, and scheduled a meeting with downtown businesses for September 22, 2021. No formal decisions were made on the project itself; the only actions were approving the August 16, 2021 minutes and adjourning.

• Approved August 16, 2021 meeting minutes (voice vote, no opposition)
• Reviewed Riverfront project plans, including two overlook proposals at Orange Street
• Directed that the cantilevered walkway alternate be bid separately
• Set two-phase project timeline: phase one by July 4th, phase two by Prescott Daze
• Preferred garbage can and recycle bin enclosures for the project
• Scheduled a meeting with downtown businesses for September 22, 2021 at 6:00 pm
• Adjourned meeting (voice vote, no opposition)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will meet to consider several public works items, including a storm sewer installation on River Terrace St. and Canton St., a resolution designating a representative for the West Central Wisconsin Biosolids Facility, and a final payment of $43,485.75 for the courtesy dock and ramp. They will also hold a public hearing on a Class B beer and liquor license for Muddy Waters Investments LLC, and enter closed session to discuss TIF assistance for Hearth Development at 445 Court St N and the sale of land outside Prescott. The agenda includes routine consent items and committee reports.

• Storm sewer install on River Terrace St. and Canton St.
• Resolution 21-21 designating representative for West Central Wisconsin Biosolids Facility
• Final pay request for courtesy dock and ramp: $43,485.75
• Class B beer & liquor license for Muddy Waters Investments LLC
• Closed session: TIF assistance for Hearth Development at 445 Court St N and sale of land outside Prescott

The Prescott City Council approved spending $9,779 from the storm sewer fund for storm sewer installation behind 809, 805, and 801 River Terrace to address pooling water. They also approved several other items, including a liquor license, a housing authority appointment, and a change order for a dock project. The council entered closed session to discuss TIF assistance for Hearth Development and directed staff to proceed as discussed.

• Approved $9,779 storm sewer installation behind 801-809 River Terrace (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 21-21 designating representative for West Central Wisconsin Biosolids Facility (unanimous)
• Approved change order #1 for courtesy dock and ramp, $5,820 (unanimous)
• Approved final pay request for courtesy dock and ramp, $43,485.75 (unanimous)
• Approved Class B liquor and beer license to Muddy Waters Investment LLC (unanimous)
• Appointed Sheila Dunn to Prescott Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to discuss TIF assistance for Hearth Development and land sale (unanimous)
• Directed staff to move forward as discussed in closed session

Ordinance Committee

The Prescott Ordinance Committee is meeting to discuss several potential ordinance changes, including requiring dogs to be on a leash at all times in public areas, adding rules against swimming or loitering at the kayak launch beach, and adding additional liquor licenses under Chapter 356. The committee will also consider making manufactured/mobile home and vehicle equipment sales conditional uses in the Highway Commercial (C-2) district while removing warehousing, wholesaling, and storage as permitted uses. The agenda also includes approving minutes from the July 12, 2021 meeting.

• Change ordinance 235-8 to require dogs on leash at all times
• Add no swimming or loitering rule for kayak beach
• Discuss adding liquor licenses under Chapter 356
• Make manufactured/mobile home and vehicle equipment sales conditional uses in C-2 district
• Remove warehousing, wholesaling, and storage as permitted uses in C-2 district

The Ordinance Committee recommended removing 'under the immediate and direct control of the owner' language from Ordinance 235-6, leaving dogs on a leash not exceeding 15 feet. It voted to retain the existing Class 'A' liquor license quota. The committee also discussed a Lake Street turnaround, proposing no-swimming and no-parking signs, and directed staff to draft a resolution for that area. It recommended staff move forward with proposed C-2 zoning changes regarding manufactured homes and warehousing.

• Approved minutes of July 12, 2021.
• Recommended removing 'under the immediate and direct control of the owner' from Ordinance 235-6, keeping leash length at 15 feet.
• Voted to retain the Class 'A' intoxicating and fermented malt beverage quota.
• Recommended staff move forward with C-2 zoning changes to make manufactured/mobile home and vehicle/equipment sales conditional uses and remove warehousing/wholesaling/storage.
• Discussed (no vote) adding no-swimming, no-loitering, and no-parking signs at the Lake Street turnaround; staff to draft a resolution.
• Discussed (no vote) a possible ordinance prohibiting firearms in public buildings and property.
• Discussed (no vote) a possible driveway paving ordinance; committee not in favor at this time.

Fire and EMS Commission

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Commission is meeting to review monthly activity and finance reports, discuss a new fire truck purchase, and begin budget planning for 2022. The agenda includes a demonstration of ImageTrend software and routine approvals of minutes and public comments.

• New fire truck purchase – updates/finalizations
• Budget planning for 2022
• Fire & EMS cash balances ending July 2021
• Budget detail and payable detail for YTD July 2021
• ImageTrend demonstration

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association approved the 2022 budget and a motion to use September memo numbers indicating $99,960 into escrow. Budget items 1 through 3 also passed, though the motion maker and seconder were not recorded due to a tape recorder failure. The fire chief reported 81 fire runs to date, no 2022 rate increase for firefighters, and progress on a new truck purchase.

• Approved 2022 budget (motion by Joe Rohl, seconded by Tricia Shearen)
• Approved $99,960 escrow transfer using September memo numbers (motion by Tricia Shearen, seconded by Tom Oss)
• Passed budget items 1 through 3 (motion maker and seconder not recorded due to tape recorder failure)

Personnel Committee

The Prescott Personnel Committee will meet in closed session to discuss job performance goals for a public employee, then return to open session to act on those discussions. The committee will also discuss a new hire request for the 2022 budget and whether to conduct a compensation study in 2022.

• Closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) for job performance goals discussion
• Discussion on new hire request for 2022 budget
• Discussion on conducting a compensation study in 2022
• Action on items discussed in closed session

The Personnel Committee approved creating performance goals and objectives for the City Administrator's 3-month check-in evaluation. The committee also discussed new positions requested for the 2022 budget, with further discussion planned for the October 6 Budget Workshop. City Administrator Wolf proposed a compensation study for 2022, and the committee approved getting a quote for it to be considered in the budget. The meeting included a closed session regarding employee performance data.

• Approved motion to enter closed session under Wisconsin Stats. 19.85(1)(c) for employee performance data
• Approved motion to exit closed session
• Decided to create goals and objectives for the City Administrator's 3-month check-in evaluation
• Discussed new positions requested for the 2022 budget, to be further discussed at the October 6 Budget Workshop
• Approved getting a quote for a compensation study to be considered for the 2022 budget
• Approved motion to adjourn

City Council

The City Council will consider ending the moratorium on residential impact fees and approving a $3,500 scope of work to update the Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan. The agenda also includes several requests for improvements and installations at Freedom Park.

• Lifting the moratorium on residential impact fees
• $3,500 contract with Cedar Corporation for outdoor recreation plan update
• Approval of concept trail design for Zone 2-3 of Coulee River Trails
• Installation of sound system at Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center
• Temporary alcohol permit request for Prescott Daze street dance

The Prescott City Council voted to resume collecting impact fees for residential development, which had been under moratorium since June 1, 2021, and authorized staff to work with Cedar Corporation on a needs assessment. The council also approved several other items, including a trail design, a sound system, and a prairie garden, and denied a liquor license request from Ptacek's IGA.

• Approved collection of impact fees for residential development (unanimous)
• Approved working with Cedar Corporation on public facilities needs assessment (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 20-21 designating signers for city accounts (unanimous)
• Approved concept trail design for Coulee River Trails zone 2-3 (unanimous)
• Approved sound system installation at Great River Road Visitor & Learning Center (unanimous)
• Approved prairie garden with interpretive panel at Freedom Park (unanimous)
• Approved up to 5 tribute benches, holiday lights, sculptures, and fire department burn at Freedom Park (unanimous)
• Denied Ptacek's IGA Class A liquor license for 213 Broad Street (unanimous)

Police Commission

The Police Commission will meet to conduct an interview for an officer position during a closed session. The body will then reconvene in open session to take action on the items discussed.

• Interview for Officer

Parks and Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing proposed plans for the riverfront project, including trail developments. Discussions include potential changes to parking areas and sidewalk placements near the bridges.

• Review of proposed riverfront project and plans including trails
• Discussion on converting bridge footing parking to green space
• Proposed sidewalk placement on the railroad side of Front Street
• Discussion regarding a deck extension for Two Rivers Grill and Bar

The Parks and Public Property Committee met and approved the July 15, 2021 minutes. They discussed grant opportunities for trails and riverfront projects, and decided to send a scope for updating the outdoor comprehensive plan to the next city council meeting. Cedar Corporation reviewed the riverfront plan, including timelines, parking changes, and a proposed fence. No formal decisions were made on these items.

• Approved minutes for July 15, 2021 (voice vote, no negative)
• Decided to send scope for outdoor comprehensive plan update to next city council meeting
• Discussed bidding riverfront and Freedom Park Trail projects together (no formal action)

Fire and EMS Commission

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association is meeting to review financial reports for June and July 2021, including cash balances and year-to-date budget details. The agenda includes updates on the purchase of a new fire truck and discussions regarding 2022 budget plans. No specific dollar amounts or contract details are listed in the notice.

• Review of Fire & EMS cash balances ending June/July 2021
• Review of Budget Detail and Payable Detail for YTD June/July 2021
• Updates on the purchase of a new fire truck
• Discussion of 2022 Budget Plans

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association met on July 7, 2021, and approved allowing adult beverages at the upcoming Awards Night. They also approved paying fire inspector Brian Little the remaining inspection payroll budget for the year, and discussed the purchase of a new fire truck, with Clifton approving only if its share does not exceed $60,000.

• Approved adult beverages at Awards Night (motion by Tricia Shearen, seconded by Tom Oss, no negative vote)
• Approved paying Brian Little the remaining fire inspector budget for the year (motion by Tricia Shearen, seconded by Tom Oss, no negative vote)
• Approved finance items 1-3 as written (motion by Tricia Shearen, seconded by Tom Oss, no negative vote)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider several land-use items, including a rezoning of the Sears property to I-3 Mixed Industrial Commercial District, final plats for two subdivisions, and initial resolutions to vacate portions of three streets. The council will also review a request to deny an insurance claim, a resolution seeking exemption from the county library tax, and requests for a temporary alcohol permit and overnight docking.

• Rezoning of Sears Property to I-3 Mixed Industrial Commercial District
• Final plat for The Palmetto Phase II
• Final plat for Great Rivers Second Addition
• Initial resolutions to vacate portions of Lake, St. Croix, and Hilton Streets
• Request for temporary alcohol permit for St. Joe's Fall Festival (Sept. 18-19)

The Prescott City Council approved a consent agenda and several items, including a rezoning resolution for the Sears Property, final plats for Palmetto Phase II and The Great Rivers Second Addition, and a concept plan for a deck at Two River Bar & Grill. They also denied an insurance claim for Kevin Slaby and approved resolutions for county library tax exemption and vacating portions of Lake, St. Croix, and Hilton Streets. All votes were unanimous without negative voice votes.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes and financial reports
• Denied insurance claim for Kevin Slaby
• Approved Resolution 20-21 requesting county library tax exemption
• Approved overnight docking request from St. Croix Sailing Club
• Approved temporary alcohol permit for St. Joe's Fall Festival
• Approved final plat for Palmetto Phase II
• Approved final plat for The Great Rivers Second Addition
• Approved concept plan for Two River Bar & Grill deck

Plan Commission

The Prescott Plan Commission will hold a public hearing and consider rezoning the 150.4-acre Sears property to I-3 Mixed Industrial Commercial District, followed by a vote on the rezoning. The commission will also review final plats for The Palmetto Subdivision Phase II and Great River Subdivision Second Addition, and a concept plan for a deck at Two Rivers Bar & Grill. The agenda includes approval of prior minutes and other business.

• Public hearing and rezoning of Sears Property (150.4 acres) to I-3 Mixed Industrial Commercial District
• Final Plat for The Palmetto Subdivision Phase II (3.15 acres, 22 lots, E.W. Homes)
• Final Plat for Great River Subdivision Second Addition
• Concept plan for deck at Two Rivers Bar & Grill

The Plan Commission rezoned the 150.4-acre Sears property to I-3 Mixed Industrial Commercial District, approved final plats for The Palmetto Subdivision Phase II and Great Rivers Second Addition, and approved a concept plan for a deck at Two Rivers Bar & Grill. All votes were unanimous with no negative votes.

• Rezoned Sears property (150.4 acres) to I-3 Mixed Industrial Commercial District (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for The Palmetto Subdivision Phase II (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Great Rivers Second Addition (unanimous)
• Approved concept plan for deck at Two Rivers Bar & Grill (unanimous)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider a resolution to issue $4,465,000 in taxable general obligation refunding notes, review the 2020 audit report, and act on several finance and public works items including a police grant, a tractor purchase, and a utility bill mailing contract. The agenda also includes updates on the K-9 fundraiser, bar closing hours, a skate park closure, and an alternate-day watering ban.

• Resolution 16-21: $4,465,000 taxable general obligation refunding notes, Series 2021A
• National Criminal History Improvement Grant: $21,820 to Prescott Police Department
• Purchase of John Deere compact utility tractor with attachments: $54,032.20
• Skate park closed Aug 2 – Oct 4, 2021
• Alternate-day watering ban based on house number parity

The Prescott City Council approved several items, including a $4.43 million bond refunding, a $63,000 tractor purchase, a $21,829 police grant, and a pay request for the courtesy dock. They also moved forward with the K-9 project and approved the sale of public property to Two Rivers Bar and Grill for $7,500 plus surveying costs. The meeting included a closed session for property negotiations.

• Approved Resolution 16-21 for $4,430,000 taxable GO refunding notes (unanimous)
• Approved $21,829 NCHIP Livescan grant with $2,183 match (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of John Deere tractor with accessories up to $63,000 (unanimous)
• Approved pay request #2 for courtesy dock at $170,871.75 (unanimous)
• Moved forward with K-9 project (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved alcohol and amplifier permits for Sunset Soiree (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved 3rd party for printing and mailing utility bills (voice vote, no negative)
• Offered sale of public property to Two Rivers Bar and Grill for $7,500 plus surveying costs (voice vote, no negative)

Board of Review

The Prescott Board of Review is meeting to review the 2021 assessment roll, correct errors, and hear property owner objections. This is a routine statutory meeting for handling assessment disputes.

• Review 2021 assessment roll
• Correct description or calculation errors
• Add omitted property
• Eliminate double assessed property
• Hear objections to assessments

The Prescott Board of Review met on July 22, 2021, to review the 2021 assessment roll for errors, omissions, double assessments, and assessor corrections. No objections were filed, and the board took no substantive action beyond procedural motions to recess, return to open session, and adjourn.

• Reviewed 2021 assessment roll for errors, omissions, and double assessments
• No objections heard
• Motion to recess passed without negative vote
• Motion to return to open session passed without negative vote
• Motion to adjourn passed without negative vote

Public Works Committee

The committee is reviewing the start of design and grant applications for a 2022 street project. Members also discussed utility bill printing outsourcing and potential updates to impact fee studies.

• Discussion on applying for grants and starting design for 2022 Street project
• Review of utility bill printing and mailing by a third party
• Discussion regarding watermain and tower impact fees
• Request for city assistance with tree trimming on Dakota St
• Discussion on possible alternate watering dates due to tower maintenance

The Public Works Committee recommended an alternate-day watering ban starting August 2 due to water tower maintenance, with even house numbers watering on even days and odd on odd days. They also recommended moving utility bill printing/mailing to a third party, discussed impact fee changes, and planned to apply for a grant for the 2022 Elm Street project.

• Recommended alternate-day watering ban starting Aug 2 (passed without negative vote)
• Recommended third-party utility bill printing/mailing (passed without negative vote)
• Approved June 17, 2021 minutes (passed without negative vote)
• Discussed impact fee changes: water fee stays at $500, streets/roads fee eliminated, parks and building fees remain at $700
• Planned to apply for grant for 2022 Elm Street project

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks and Public Property Committee will review and discuss proposed plans for the riverfront project. The meeting includes a scheduled site visit to the riverfront following the discussion.

• Review and discussion of proposed riverfront project and plans
• Site visit to the riverfront

The Parks and Public Property Committee reviewed the proposed riverfront project, including a new courtesy dock and plans for the area between the two bridges. They discussed whether an old bridge footing area should remain parking or become green space, with further discussion planned. The committee also met with Two Rivers Grill and Bar owners about extending a deck, noting they would need to purchase city land and that no deck portion could overhang public property. The minutes from June 28, 2021, were approved.

• Approved the minutes for June 28, 2021
• Reviewed proposed riverfront project and plans
• Discussed parking vs. green space for old bridge footing area
• Decided Front Street parking remains angle parking with no parking on railroad side
• Discussed Two Rivers Grill and Bar deck extension requiring land purchase from city
• Noted no deck portion can overhang public property

City Council

The Prescott City Council will review and potentially approve the site, utility, architectural, and landscape plans for the Kasco Marine addition/renovation, and discuss the purchase of a tanker truck for the fire department. The meeting also includes consent agenda items, committee reports, and public comments.

• Kasco Marine addition/renovations site, utility, architectural, and landscape plans
• Purchase of tanker truck for fire department
• Consent agenda: minutes, cash balances, accounts payable, payroll, receivables
• West Central Biosolids meeting on August 18, 2021
• Parks & Public Property and Public Works committees to set meeting dates

The Prescott City Council approved the Kasco Marine addition/renovations, including site, utility, architectural, and landscape plans, as recommended by the Plan Commission. The council also approved purchasing a fire department tanker truck, using a portion of the fund balance and capital equipment budget, with an additional $80,000 potentially allocated in the 2022 budget. The consent agenda was approved, and no public comments were given.

• Approved the consent agenda, including minutes from prior meetings and financial reports.
• Approved the Kasco Marine addition/renovations with site, utility, architectural, and landscape plans.
• Approved the purchase of a fire department tanker truck, using fund balance and capital equipment budget.
• Set a parks meeting for July 15, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
• Set a public works meeting for July 19, 2021 at 5:00 pm.
• Discussed downtown closing time change; no decision made, with a recommendation to review after 30 days.

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee is meeting to review Chapter 421 covering parks, beaches and boating regulations. This follows prior discussions about a potential kayak launch at the Lake Street turnaround and other ordinance changes.

• Review of Chapter 421 Parks, Beaches and Boating ordinances
• Approval of May 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Prior discussion: 72-hour limit for garbage cans on curb
• Prior discussion: kayak launch at Lake Street turnaround with $25 annual pass proposal
• Prior discussion: outside storage regulations and nuisance ordinances

The Ordinance Committee reviewed Chapter 421 on parks, beaches, and boating, deciding to change park opening hours from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m. and set a uniform 10:00 p.m. closing time. They also discussed requiring dogs to be leashed in parks, which will be reviewed under another ordinance section, and suggested referencing the Master Parks Plan for easier future changes. City staff will update the park plan and incorporate the Master Parks Plan into Chapter 421.

• Approved the minutes for May 10, 2021.
• Decided to change park opening hours from 5:00 a.m. to 6:00 a.m.
• Decided all parks would close at 10:00 p.m.
• Discussed requiring dogs to be leashed in parks, to be reviewed under another ordinance section.
• Suggested the parks ordinance refer to the Master Parks Plan for easier updates.
• Directed city staff to update the park plan and include the Master Parks Plan in Chapter 421.

Fire and EMS Commission

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association is meeting to review monthly activity and financial reports, including cash balances and budgets through May 2021. The commission will also discuss the purchase of a new fire truck, following up on intergovernmental and city council meetings.

• Discussion on purchase of a new fire truck
• Fire & EMS cash balances ending May 2021
• Budgets detail for YTD May 2021
• Payables detail YTD May 2021
• Fire safety inspections payroll and activity

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association approved allowing adult beverages at the upcoming Awards Night, which will be combined with the annual Corn Feed. The commission also approved paying Fire Safety Inspector Brian Little the remaining fire inspector budget for the year, and discussed the purchase of a new truck, with Clifton approving only if its share does not exceed $60,000.

• Approved allowing adult beverages at the Awards Night (motion by Tricia Shearen, seconded by Tom Oss).
• Approved items 1-3 as written in the finance report (motion by Tricia Shearen, seconded by Tom Oss).
• Approved paying Brian Little the remaining fire inspector budget for the remainder of the year (motion by Tricia Shearen, seconded by Tom Oss).
• Noted that Tom Lytle reported Tom Freedy is terminated as Fire Safety Inspector.
• Discussed the new truck purchase; Clifton approved only if its share does not exceed $60,000.
• Discussed Oak Grove's potential approval of the truck purchase, with payment expected up front.
• Discussed the possibility of requesting an extension on the truck quote, which expires July 9th.
• Scheduled the next meeting for August 11, 2021.

Plan Commission

The Prescott Plan Commission is meeting to consider a concept plan for Pine Ridge Hillside and a site/utility/architectural/landscape plan for a Kasco Marine addition and renovation. The agenda also includes approving the previous meeting's minutes and other business.

• Concept plan for Pine Ridge Hillside
• Kasco Marine addition — site and utility plan, architectural plans, landscape
• Approve minutes for June 7, 2021
• Other Business

The Plan Commission reviewed a concept plan for a residential development at Dexter and Walnut Streets, with 50 lots proposed but likely fewer after grading. The commission reached a consensus to continue to the preliminary plat, noting the need for rezoning to a Planned Unit Development and possible sewer lift station. The commission also approved the site, utility, architectural, and landscape plans for the Kasco Marine addition, which includes new building space and a loading dock.

• Approved the June 7, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Reached consensus to continue the Dexter and Walnut Streets housing concept to the preliminary plat stage.
• Approved the site, utility, architectural, and landscape plans for the Kasco Marine addition.

Police Commission

The Police Commission is meeting to conduct an interview for an officer position during a closed session. The body will then reconvene in open session to take action on the items discussed.

• Interview for Officer (closed session)

The Police Commission met on June 29, 2021, and approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from February 10, 2021. The commission then entered closed session to interview an officer candidate, and upon returning to open session, voted unanimously that all candidates were acceptable for hire, leaving the final selection to the police chief. The meeting adjourned without further action.

• Approved consent agenda including February 10, 2021 meeting minutes
• Moved into closed session for officer interview per Wisconsin Statutes
• Returned to open session
• Determined all candidates acceptable for hire, with chief to choose
• Adjourned meeting

Personnel Committee

The Prescott Personnel Committee is meeting to enter a closed session under Wisconsin law to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance data related to the City Administrator Contract. After the closed session, the committee will return to open session to take action on items discussed. The agenda contains no other substantive business.

• Closed session per Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(c) for City Administrator Contract
• Return to open session and take action on closed-session items

The Personnel Committee met and entered closed session under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data related to the City Administrator Contract. No substantive decisions were recorded in the open minutes; the meeting was procedural, with action on closed-session items listed but not detailed.

• Held closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) for City Administrator Contract discussion
• Returned to open session
• Listed action on closed-session items but no outcome recorded in minutes

City Council

The Prescott City Council will discuss a pre-sale report for refinancing TID No. 5 debt with a $4,465,000 taxable general obligation refunding note, and vote on replacing the central air system at Freedom Park for $20,200 from reserves. The agenda also includes approving several Class 'B' liquor licenses and purchasing rails for the main lift station.

• Discuss pre-sale report for refinancing TID No. 5 debt ($4,465,000 GO Refunding Notes, Series 2021A)
• Approve replacement of central air system at Freedom Park at cost of $20,200 from reserves
• Approve Class 'B' combination licenses for Two Rivers Bar & Grill, No Name Saloon, and Scab's Place
• Approve purchase of rails for main lift station
• Update on downtown parking lot

The council approved a 30-day emergency change to on-sale closing hours to 1:00 a.m., police overtime, and estimates for downtown security cameras. It also approved Class B licenses for Three bars, refinancing TID No. 5 debt, a $20,200 air conditioning system for Freedom Park, and $7,880 for lift station rails.

• Approved 1:00 a.m. on-sale closing hours for 30 days due to emergency, with police overtime and camera estimates (Oss voted nay).
• Approved Class B combination licenses for Two Rivers Bar & Grill, No Name Saloon, and Scab's Place.
• Approved long-term borrowing for TID No. 5 debt refinancing.
• Approved purchase of central air conditioning for Freedom Park at $20,200 from reserves.
• Approved purchase of rails for main lift station at $7,880 from sewer replacement fund.
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from June 14 and June 17 meetings.

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks and Public Property Committee met to approve minutes from May 24, 2021, and discuss general uses for parks and public property. The agenda contains no specific motions, contracts, or decisions for this meeting. The provided document includes the agenda and the minutes from the previous meeting, but the current meeting's actions are limited to the listed discussion topics.

• Discussion on uses for parks & public property
• Approval of minutes for May 24, 2021

The Parks and Public Property Committee reviewed the master parks plan and discussed changes, including a manually operated boat launch at Lake Street, removal of parking area expansion, standardized signage, and adding mountain bike trails to Magee Wilderness Park. No formal decisions were made; the committee expressed preferences for future plan revisions.

• Approved minutes for May 24, 2021 (unanimous)
• Discussed changing Lake Street Canoe & Kayak Launch to manually operated
• Discussed removing parking area expansion from master parks plan
• Discussed standardized park signage (leash, cleanup, no alcohol, no swimming, no littering, hours)
• Discussed adding mountain bike trails to Magee Wilderness Park amenities
• Discussed removing new park shelter, solar lighting, and dog park from recommendations
• Discussed adding Friends of Freedom Park trails to sidewalk and trails plan
• Discussed conducting a parks tour

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss several infrastructure items, including a Dakota Street parking lot, purchasing rails for the main lift station, a property owner's grass restoration agreement at 230 Flora Street, and the Capital Street improvement plan. They will also discuss storm sewer work on Orange and Cherry Streets, fishing and boat launches, and a land request from Two Rivers for a deck.

• Approve minutes from March 21, 2021
• Dakota Street parking lot discussion
• Purchase of rails for main lift station (quotation for $7,880 guide system)
• Request from property owner at 230 Flora Street about grass restoration agreement
• Capital Street improvement plan discussion including mill and overlay

The committee approved the capital street improvement plan, adding Monroe and Chestnut streets for mill/overlay or slurry work. They denied a request for grass restoration at 230 Flora Street, citing the project's one-year guarantee had expired. They also approved $7,880 for new lift station railings and directed staff to get pricing for stormwater repairs on Orange and Cherry streets.

• Approved capital street improvement plan with additions (unanimous)
• Denied grass restoration request at 230 Flora Street (unanimous)
• Approved $7,880 purchase for lift station railings (unanimous)
• Directed staff to get pricing for stormwater repairs on Orange and Cherry streets (unanimous)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold its regular meeting on June 14, 2021, with a consent agenda covering minutes and routine financial reports. Key items include a possible $350,000 purchase of a tanker truck, a contract with CIT for two-factor authentication, a certified survey map for Kasco Marine, and several license and permit requests. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss the city administrator position and clerk wages.

• Possible purchase of tanker truck for $350,000
• Contract with CIT for two-factor authentication (required by insurer)
• Certified survey map for Skluzacek Properties dba Kasco Marine
• Contract with Applied Trails & Boardwalk Design for trail design (Freedom Park)
• 2021-2022 liquor, cigarette, amplifier, and sidewalk cafe licenses

The Prescott City Council tabled the purchase of a pumper/tanker truck for the Fire Department to allow for further discussions with the Association on grant opportunities and fund balances. The council approved the implementation of two-factor authentication security for city computers at a cost of $7,950, funded from reserves. Several licenses, permits, and contracts were approved, while a fireworks permit for Jim & Carol Toner was denied.

• Tabled the purchase of a pumper/tanker truck for the Fire Department.
• Approved the implementation of two-factor authentication security for $7,950.
• Approved a Certified Survey Map for Skluzacek Properties DBA Kasco Marine Inc.
• Approved a contract with Applied Trails & Boardwalk Design LLC for trail design.
• Approved Class "B" Combination licenses, excluding several listed establishments.
• Approved Class "A" combination, beer, wine, and liquor licenses as listed.
• Approved cigarette, amplifier, and sidewalk café permits for 2021-2022.
• Denied a fireworks permit for Jim & Carol Toner for July 4, 2021.

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and then enter a closed session, as allowed by Wisconsin law, to consider employment data for city administrator interviews. After the closed session, the committee will return to open session to take action on items discussed. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) for city administrator interviews
• Return to open session and take action on closed-session items
• Approve minutes from May 18, 2021

The Personnel Committee met on June 11, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter closed session to interview candidates for the City Administrator position, citing Wisconsin state law. After the closed session, the committee voted to return to open session and decided to proceed as discussed, but no specific actions or outcomes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved motion to enter closed session for City Administrator interviews (unanimous).
• Approved motion to exit closed session (no negative votes).
• Decided to move forward as discussed in closed session (no details recorded).
• Approved motion to adjourn (no negative votes).

Plan Commission

The Prescott Plan Commission will consider a certified survey map for Skluzacek Properties dba Kasco Marine Inc. and discuss potential uses of the property at the Lake Street turnaround. The meeting will also include approval of the May 3, 2021 minutes and other business.

• Certified Survey Map for Lot 1, 6.627 acres, for Skluzacek Properties dba Kasco Marine Inc.
• Discussion on uses of property at turnaround on Lake Street
• Approval of minutes for May 3, 2021

The Plan Commission approved a certified survey map consolidating two lots owned by Skluzacek Properties dba Kasco Marine, enabling a construction project. The commission also discussed potential changes to the Lake Street turnaround property, including launching non-motorized boats, kayaks, and paddle boards, with a parks review to follow. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved certified survey map for Kasco Marine lot consolidation (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for May 3, 2021 (unanimous)

City Council

The Prescott City Council is holding a special meeting to consider annexing a 150.4-acre parcel owned by Sears Farms Inc. from the Town of Oak Grove into the city, and to approve a vacant land offer to purchase the property for $3,750,000. The annexation would temporarily zone the land as I-3 Mixed Industrial-Commercial District. The council will also authorize a tax payment to the Town of Oak Grove related to the annexation.

• Approve Sears Farms Inc. petition for annexation and authorize tax payment to Town of Oak Grove
• Adopt Ordinance 15-21 annexing territory to City of Prescott
• Approve vacant land offer to purchase for $3,750,000
• Temporary zoning designation as I-3 Mixed Industrial-Commercial District
• Property assigned to 5th Assessment Ward and 3rd Aldermanic District

The Prescott City Council held a special meeting on June 7, 2021, and approved the annexation of Sears Farms Inc. into the city, adopting Ordinance 15-21 and waiving the second and third readings. The council also approved a vacant land offer to purchase for the Sears Farms property, including addendums, with a unanimous roll call vote. The tax payment to the Town of Oak Grove was authorized as part of the annexation.

• Approved Sears Farms Inc. petition for annexation and authorized tax payment to Town of Oak Grove (unanimous voice vote)
• Adopted Ordinance 15-21 annexing territory to the City of Prescott, waiving 2nd & 3rd reading (unanimous voice vote)
• Approved vacant land offer to purchase for Sears Farms Inc. property including addendums (unanimous roll call vote)

Intergovernmental Meeting

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association is meeting to discuss a plan and rationale for purchasing a fire truck in fiscal year 2022. The agenda includes public comments and standard procedural items. No decisions are listed; the fire truck purchase is the only substantive business item.

• Open discussion of plan and rationale for purchasing a fire truck in FY2022
• Public comments period
• Meeting held in person at Prescott Fire Hall, 260 Flora St, or via Zoom

Fire and EMS Commission

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss a plan and rationale for purchasing a fire truck in fiscal year 2022. The meeting includes public comments and may have a quorum of elected officials from local townships or the city.

• Open discussion of fire truck purchase plan for FY2022
• Public comments period
• Meeting held in person or via Zoom

License Committee

The Prescott License Committee is meeting to discuss liquor licenses and recent changes. No formal action is expected beyond committee discussion, though a quorum of City Council members may be present.

• Discussion of liquor licenses and recent changes

The License Committee met on June 2, 2021, and heard presentations from a special investigator on liquor license laws and from the Police Chief about downtown issues. No formal decisions or votes were taken; the committee only discussed these topics. The meeting adjourned at 8:30 pm.

• No formal decisions or votes were recorded at the meeting

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee will meet to approve minutes and then enter a closed session to review city administrator applications and discuss administrative staff, as permitted by Wisconsin State Statute. After returning to open session, the committee may take action on items discussed in the closed session.

• Closed session per Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) to review city administrator applications
• Discussion on administrative staff
• Possible action on closed-session items after returning to open session

The Personnel Committee approved the minutes from May 18, 2021, and then entered closed session to review applications for the City Administrator position and discuss city hall staffing. After returning to open session, the committee decided to move forward as discussed, but no specific decisions were recorded.

• Approved minutes from May 18, 2021 (unanimous)
• Entered closed session to review city administrator applications and discuss staffing (unanimous)
• Returned to open session and agreed to move forward as discussed (unanimous)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider approving a $3.75 million short-term promissory note to purchase the Sears land, and will vote on a resolution designating the Lake Street turnaround as a recreation area for kayaking with a fee. The agenda also includes a request for an amplifier permit at Freedom Park and a cable commission appointment.

• Approval of $3,750,000 promissory note for Sears land purchase
• Resolution 14-21 designating Lake Street turnaround as recreation area for kayaking with fee
• Amplifier permit request for Joshua Frey at Freedom Park on June 19, 2021
• Appointment of Jamie Feltes to Cable Commission
• Consent agenda includes minutes from multiple committee meetings

The Prescott City Council approved a $3.75 million short-term general obligation promissory note to fund the purchase of the Sears property, with an interest rate of 3.75% and no prepayment penalty. The loan will be repaid by Tax Increment District #5. The council also approved an amplifier permit for Joshua Frey at Freedom Park on June 19, 2021, and appointed Jamie Feltes to the cable commission. A resolution regarding the turnaround on Lake Street was tabled to a future meeting.

• Approved $3.75M short-term promissory note for Sears property purchase (unanimous roll call)
• Approved amplifier permit for Joshua Frey at Freedom Park on June 19, 2021 (voice vote)
• Approved Jamie Feltes to the cable commission (voice vote)
• Tabled resolution for Lake Street turnaround to a future meeting
• Approved consent agenda including multiple committee minutes (voice vote)

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks and Public Works Committee will consider a request from Two Rivers to purchase land for a proposed deck, a request from Coulee River Trails to design a new trail system at Magee Park, and a proposal to release $50,000 in designated trail funds to contract with Tim Wegner of Applied Trail Design at $700 per mile. The committee will also discuss potential uses for public property at the end of Lake Street. The agenda includes approval of minutes from January 18, 2021.

• Request from Two Rivers to purchase land for proposed deck
• Request from Coulee River Trails to design new trail system at Magee Park (design phase only)
• Release of $50,000 in designated trail funds for Applied Trail Design contract at $700/mile
• Discussion on uses for public property at end of Lake Street
• Approve minutes for January 18, 2021

The Parks and Public Property Committee recommended approval of a contract with Applied Trail & Boardwalk Design LLC to begin design of a new trail system at Magee Park, funded by $3,500 from the $50,000 allocated in the 2021 capital budget. The committee also discussed a proposed deck by Two Rivers on city land, with no decision made, and tabled discussion on public property at the Lake Street turnaround until a later meeting.

• Recommended approval of Applied Trail & Boardwalk Design LLC contract for Magee Park trail design (passed without negative vote)
• Approved minutes from January 18, 2021 meeting (passed without negative vote)
• Tabled discussion on Lake Street turnaround public property until another meeting

Pine Glen Cemetery

The Pine Glen Cemetery Association is holding its annual meeting to review finances and decide on several maintenance and improvement items. The board will consider purchasing two new lawn mowers, discuss general cleanup including mole control, tree removal and care, and a request to buy land owned by the cemetery outside its gate. They will also consider using memorial funds for an American flag, review electronic platting efforts, and elect officers and extend board terms.

• Purchase of 2 new lawn mowers
• Request to purchase land owned by cemetery outside of gate
• Request to purchase and place American Flag using memorial funds
• Tree removal and care discussion
• Election of officers and extension of board terms

The Pine Glen Cemetery Association held its annual meeting and approved several actions. They accepted the treasurer's report showing $27,230.20 in the general fund, $83,235.40 in certificates of deposit, and $1,845.85 in memorial savings. The board approved a $2,700 bid from Rivertown Tree Service for tree removal and limb cleanup, and approved spending $500 from donations for a flag pole. They declined to sell land outside the gate, citing historical value, and agreed to purchase two grave lots from the Masons for $1,200. Officers were elected: Gary Most as President and Jayne Brand as Secretary/Treasurer.

• Approved minutes from May 18, 2019 (voice vote, no negative)
• Accepted treasurer's report (voice vote, no negative)
• Approved $2,700 bid from Rivertown Tree Service for tree removal and limb cleanup
• Approved purchase and placement of flag pole for $500 from donations
• Declined to sell cemetery land outside the gate at this time
• Approved reappointments: Finley, Brand, Olson to 2024; Voelker, Most, Hoffmann to 2023; Olson to 2022
• Elected Gary Most as President and Jayne Brand as Secretary/Treasurer
• Agreed to purchase 2 grave lots from Masons for $1,200

Fire and EMS Commission

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association is meeting to review routine reports, approve minutes, and discuss financials. Key actions include reviewing and potentially setting fire incident billing fees, discussing apartment inspections, and electing officers.

• Review and take action on fee schedule for Fire Incident billing
• Discussion of apartment inspections
• Election of Association officers
• Fire & EMS cash balances and budgets through April 2021
• Personnel changes: Dar Hintz leaving, Thomas Oss joining

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association approved applying for a DNR 50/50 grant to fund radios, and discussed plans for a new tanker truck to replace Tanker 2, with costs still under $350,000. The commission also approved minutes with a name correction, kept the same chair, and nominated Steve Most as vice chair. No other substantive decisions were made beyond routine approvals.

• Approved applying for DNR 50/50 grant for radios (passed without negative voice)
• Approved minutes from March 11, 2021 with name correction (passed without negative voice)
• Approved finance items 1-3 as written (passed without negative vote)
• Kept Dan Johnson as Chair for upcoming year (passed without negative voice)
• Nominated Steve Most to complete term as Vice Chair (passed without negative voice)
• Approved continued use of administrative assistant as long as provided (passed without negative vote)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes, then will enter closed session to review city administrator applications. After returning to open session, the committee may take action on items discussed in the closed session. The agenda is otherwise procedural.

• Closed session under Wis. Stat. 19.85(1)(c) to review city administrator applications
• Possible action on closed-session items after returning to open session
• Approve minutes from March 29, 2021 meeting

The Personnel Committee met and approved the minutes from March 29, 2021. They then entered closed session to review applications for the City Administrator position, as permitted under Wisconsin law. After returning to open session, the committee decided to move forward as discussed, but no specific actions were disclosed.

• Approved minutes from March 29, 2021 (voice vote)
• Entered closed session to review City Administrator applications (unanimous voice vote)
• Returned to open session and agreed to move forward as discussed

Health and Safety Committee

The Health and Safety Committee will hold discussions with the Prescott Daze Committee. No other specific items or decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Discussions with Prescott Daze Committee

The Health and Safety Committee discussed the upcoming Prescott Daze event and recommended moving forward with it, with the understanding that it may be cancelled if COVID conditions change. Pierce County Public Health declined to approve the event, but organizers plan to implement spacing, signage, and handwashing stations. The Fire Department will not participate this year; the American Legion will host events and requested a street closure.

• Recommended moving forward with Prescott Daze (passed without negative voice vote)
• Noted Pierce County Public Health will not approve the event
• Discussed street closure request for St. Croix Street from Pearl to Hope for Legion events

Joint Review Board

The Joint Review Board is meeting to consider a proposed 3-year extension of Tax Incremental District (TID) #5 under the Technical College Extension provision. The board will also call the meeting to order and adjourn. This is a public meeting held via Zoom and in person.

• Proposed extension of TID #5 for 3 years under the Technical College Extension provision

The Joint Review Board approved Resolution 01-21 to extend the maximum life of Tax Incremental District No. 5 by three years under the Technical College Extension. The extension is needed because the district faces a projected shortfall of $903,909 through its current closure date of 2027, partly due to a $726,387 loss from Act 145. The vote was a majority roll call, with Fuchs voting nay and Spicuzza abstaining.

• Approved Resolution 01-21 extending TID No. 5 life by 3 years (majority roll call, Fuchs nay, Spicuzza abstaining)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous voice vote)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Prescott Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing and vote on a conditional use permit for Herman and Andrea Fasbender to sell Old Hickory Buildings (portable storage sheds) at 1110 Hampshire St., a single-family residence. The board will apply standards from the city's zoning code, including impacts on neighborhood and traffic.

• Public hearing on conditional use permit for retail sales of portable storage sheds at 1110 Hampshire St.
• Vote to approve or deny the conditional use permit for Herman and Andrea Fasbender.
• Application fee and plot plan required per conditional use application instructions.
• Zoning code standards include compatibility with adjacent land and traffic congestion minimization.

The Zoning Board of Appeals approved a conditional use permit for Herman and Andrea Fasbender to sell Old Hickory Buildings (portable storage sheds) at 1110 Hampshire Street. The permit includes conditions requiring gravel if the parking area becomes muddy, no large signage, and limiting the sales area to 35% of the green space. The decision was made unanimously without a negative voice vote.

• Approved conditional use permit for retail sales of Old Hickory Buildings at 1110 Hampshire St (unanimous)
• Opened and closed public hearing for the conditional use application (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will consider authorizing environmental consulting and legal services for the Sears property, appoint a grant administrator and architect for a food pantry grant, and review the final plat for Great Rivers Second Addition. The meeting also includes routine consent agenda items and committee reports.

• Authorization for environmental consulting for Sears property
• Approval for Ruder Ware Law Offices for TID work, annexation, and land purchase for Sears property
• Appoint grant administrator and architect for CDBG-CV grant for Prescott Food Pantry
• Final plat review for Great Rivers Second Addition
• Impact fee moratorium ends June 1, 2021

The council approved the final plat for the Great Rivers Second Phase Subdivision, but amended the motion to remove the requirement to close Pleasant Drive and connect Mark Twain Boulevard, deferring that decision to the Public Works Committee. Several contracts and appointments were also approved, including environmental consulting, legal services, and grant administration.

• Approved final plat for Great River Subdivision, amended to remove road changes (unanimous)
• Approved $4,800 contract with Cedar Corporation for wetland delineation (unanimous)
• Approved Ruder Ware as attorney for TID #5 land work (unanimous)
• Approved $17,500 Cedar Corporation contract for CDBG-CV grant administration (unanimous)
• Approved Cedar Corporation as architect/engineer for CDBG-CV grant (unanimous)
• Extended impact fee moratorium until August 15, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 13-21 for wastewater treatment plant compliance (unanimous)
• Appointed Steve Most, Joshua Gergen, Dallas Eggers, Dorothy Morris to boards (unanimous)

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will meet to discuss and potentially revise several city ordinances, including garbage can placement, outside storage, nuisance regulations, and a kayak launch. The agenda includes approval of the March 8, 2021 minutes and other business. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Garbage can removal — Section 492-3
• Outside Storage
• Nuisance Ordinances
• Kayak Launch
• Approve minutes for March 8, 2021

The Ordinance Committee reviewed and recommended that garbage cans be removed from the curb within 72 hours after collection, though no final decision was made. They also discussed outside storage regulations, nuisance ordinances, and a potential kayak launch at the Lake Street turnaround, directing staff to draft a resolution for Council approval. No formal votes were taken on these items.

• Approved minutes from March 8, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended garbage cans be removed from curb within 72 hours (no vote)
• Directed staff to draft resolution to change Lake Street turnaround to kayak launch (no vote)

Board of Review

The Prescott Board of Review is meeting to approve reconvening to July 22, 2021, at the Prescott Municipal Building. No other business is scheduled.

• Approval to reconvene to Thursday, July 22, 2021 at 4:00 p.m.
• Meeting location: Prescott Municipal Building, 800 Borner St., Prescott, WI
• Meeting held via Zoom with ID 853 0256 2757

The Board of Review held a brief procedural meeting with no substantive decisions. Members voted unanimously to reconvene on Thursday, July 22, 2021, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the Prescott Municipal Building, 800 Borner St., and then adjourned.

• Approved motion to reconvene to July 22, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at Prescott Municipal Building (unanimous)
• Approved motion to adjourn (unanimous)

Plan Commission

The Prescott Plan Commission will meet to consider a concept plan for a BodhiStudios building in North Acres Business Park and a final plat for the Great River Second Addition. The commission will also approve minutes from the April 5 meeting and discuss other business.

• Concept plan for BodhiStudios building in North Acres Business Park
• Final plat for Great River Second Addition
• Approve minutes for April 5, 2021 meeting

The Plan Commission recommended approval of a concept plan for a 2,100-square-foot yoga studio in North Acres Business Park, contingent on obtaining a variance, addressing vision triangle, and stormwater review. They also recommended approval of the final plat for Great Rivers Second Addition, which includes about 12 acres of parkland dedication. Both recommendations passed without negative votes.

• Recommended approval of yoga studio concept plan (contingent on variance, vision triangle, stormwater) (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of final plat for Great Rivers Second Addition (unanimous)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold a regular meeting with public comments, consent agenda, and committee reports. Key items include a resolution supporting state aid for VSP fee rates, updates on Coulee River Trails, and several public works projects. The council will also enter closed session to discuss a proposed land purchase near TID #5 and the police department union contract, followed by potential action.

• Resolution 12-21 in support of sufficient state aid to cover VSP fee rate reduction
• Contract for professional engineering services for Lake Street alterations
• 2021 street maintenance for micro surfacing, including $82,320 slurry work
• Tennis court resurface bid of $7,200
• Closed session for proposed land purchase near TID #5 and police union contract

The Prescott City Council approved disbursing $28,084 from the Freedom Park Fund balance to Friends of Freedom Park, contingent on a written commitment for fund use. The council also approved several street and park maintenance projects, including a slurry seal contract, parking lot work, and tennis court resurfacing. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved disbursing $28,084 to Friends of Freedom Park (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 12-21 supporting state aid for VSP fee rate reduction (unanimous)
• Approved $4,500 for engineering services for Lake Street alterations (unanimous)
• Accepted Fahrner street maintenance proposal for $82,320 (unanimous)
• Approved city hall parking lot maintenance for $4,200 (unanimous)
• Approved tennis court resurfacing for $17,390 (unanimous)
• Approved parking lot construction funded by TIF #4 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring patrol officers at their current wage and vacation benefits (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will consider proposed 2021 street patching, review Wisconsin DOT pedestrian speed recommendations, and discuss a request for an easement for parking stalls encroaching onto Dakota Street. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from February 8, 2021, and other business.

• Proposed 2021 street patching with micro surfacing on James, Pearl, Ellen, Pine, St Croix, Hilton, and Hope streets, totaling $74,160 to $82,320
• Request for easement for parking stalls encroaching onto Dakota Street
• WisDOT pedestrian speed recommendations
• Infrared patching proposal for City Hall at $900
• Approval of minutes from February 8, 2021

The Public Works Committee recommended approval of street patching for 2021 using a slurry product from Fahrner Asphalt Sealers at a cost of $82,320, plus $900 for heat spots in the city hall parking lot, and $3,900 for overlay work by Chris Anfang. The motion passed without a negative voice vote. The committee also directed staff to investigate costs for flashing beacons and discussed other items like tennis court repaving and parking options, but no other formal decisions were made.

• Recommended approval of street patching with Fahrner Asphalt Sealers for $82,320 (passed without negative vote)
• Recommended approval of $900 for heat spots in city hall parking lot (included in motion)
• Recommended approval of $3,900 for overlay work by Chris Anfang on city hall parking lot (included in motion)
• Directed staff to look into cost of flashing beacons for crosswalks

City Council

The City Council is conducting an organizational meeting to swear in officials and fill key city appointments. The agenda includes selecting a City Engineer, City Attorney, and the official public newspaper.

• Election of Council President
• Appointment of City Engineer
• Appointment of City Attorney
• Designation of public depositories including First National Bank of River Falls and Bremer Bank
• Considerations for Plan Commission, Cable Commission, Police Commission, and Housing Authority members

The Prescott City Council held its organizational meeting, approving the Pierce County Journal as official newspaper, Phil Helgeson as City Attorney, and Cedar Corporation as City Engineer. Resolution 11-21 designating public depositories was also approved. Council committees and representatives were assigned, and appointments to various boards were presented. No substantive policy decisions were made beyond these administrative actions.

• Approved Pierce County Journal as official newspaper (voice vote)
• Approved Phil Helgeson as City Attorney (voice vote)
• Approved Cedar Corporation as City Engineer (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 11-21 designating public depositories (voice vote)
• Adopted council committee assignments for Finance, Public Works, Health/Safety, Ordinance, Parks, Personnel, License, and Board of Review
• Set Board of Review dates: July 1, 2021 (Open Book) and July 22, 2021 (Board of Review)

City Council

The Prescott City Council is meeting to consider several items, including accepting a $944,600 Community Block Grant for a food pantry building purchase and remodel, approving a resolution for a DNR cost-share grant, and reviewing a final plan for the Great River Road Flex Space storage units. The agenda also includes routine consent items, committee reports, and a resolution commending an alderperson.

• Acceptance of $944,600 Community Block Grant for food pantry building purchase and remodel
• Resolution 09-21 to obtain a cost-share grant from the Department of Natural Resources
• Final plan for Great River Road Flex Space (storage units) by Alphabeth Properties
• Ordinance 02-21/03-21 on swimming pools (2nd reading, possible waiver of 3rd)
• Request for sidewalk cafe for Roadhouse

The Prescott City Council accepted a $944,600 community block grant for the purchase and remodel of the pantry building, approved a final plat for Great River Road Flex Space with contingencies, and moved forward with posting the City Administrator position. The council also approved the swimming pool ordinance on second reading, a sidewalk café for Roadhouse, and a resolution commending Alderperson Joshua Gergen.

• Accepted $944,600 community block grant for pantry building purchase and remodel (unanimous)
• Approved final plat for Great River Road Flex Space with contingencies (voice vote)
• Approved posting City Administrator position (voice vote)
• Approved Ordinance 03-21 'Swimming Pools' on 2nd reading, waived 3rd (voice vote)
• Approved sidewalk café for Roadhouse (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 10-21 commending Alderperson Joshua Gergen (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution 09-21 for DNR cost-share grant (voice vote)

Plan Commission

The Prescott Plan Commission will consider the final plan for the Great River Road Flex Space by Alphabet Properties and a concept plan for a BodhiStudios building in North Acres Business Park. The meeting also includes approving the March 1, 2021 minutes. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no other substantive items listed.

• Final plan for Great River Road Flex Space — Alphabet Properties
• Concept plan for BodhiStudios building in North Acres Business Park
• Approve minutes for March 1, 2021

The Plan Commission approved the final plat for the Great River Road Flex Space storage unit development, contingent on receiving a landscaping plan, ensuring covenants prohibit outside parking except in front of units, and requiring plan commission and council approval for any covenant revisions. The commission also discussed a concept plan for a yoga studio in North Acres Business Park but took no formal action, noting the need for a new certified survey map and potential engineering input.

• Approved the March 1, 2021 meeting minutes.
• Recommended approval of the final plat for Great River Road Flex Space, subject to conditions on landscaping, parking, and covenant revisions.
• Discussed a concept plan for a yoga studio in North Acres Business Park, with no formal decision made.

City Council

The Prescott City Council is holding an emergency meeting to enter closed session to discuss a proposed land purchase within half a mile of TID #5, citing competitive or bargaining reasons. After the closed session, they will reconvene in open session to take action on the discussed items. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.

• Closed session under Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(e) for negotiating purchase of public properties
• Proposed land purchase within 1/2 mile of TID #5
• Possible action on items discussed in closed session

The Prescott City Council held an emergency meeting on March 22, 2021, and voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss a proposed project within half a mile of TID #5, citing competitive or bargaining reasons. The council then voted to exit closed session and adjourn. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved motion to enter closed session per Wisconsin Stats. 19.85 (1) (e) regarding a proposed project near TID #5 via unanimous roll call vote.
• Approved motion to exit closed session without a negative voice vote.
• Approved motion to adjourn without a negative voice vote.

Fire and EMS Commission

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association is meeting to review February 2021 activity reports, cash balances, budgets, and payables. They will also discuss a dive team equipment inventory, a rolling stock capital expenditure schedule, and the process of becoming a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Public comments are invited.

• Fire & EMS cash balances for February 2021
• Budgets detail for February 2021
• Payables detail for February 2021
• Dive team equipment inventory
• Rolling stock plan (capital expenditure schedule)

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association approved a motion covering three items: using the 50/50 DNR grant for radios and pagers, discussing the uniform allowance line item, and reviewing the fire incident fee schedule. The commission also discussed a planned tanker purchase for 2021 and tabled a 501c discussion pending legal advice.

• Approved motion to use 50/50 grant for radios/pagers, discuss uniform allowance, and review fire fee schedule (unanimous)
• Tabled 501c discussion until attorney consultation
• Approved minutes from February 10, 2021 (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee is meeting to discuss administrative positions, which will be held in closed session per state statute. The committee will also approve minutes from the January 19, 2021 meeting and take action on items discussed in closed session.

• Closed session per Wisconsin State Statute 19.85(1)(c) to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation of public employees
• Approve minutes from January 19, 2021 meeting
• Possible action on administrative positions after closed session

The Personnel Committee met on March 29, 2021, and approved the minutes from the January 19, 2021 meeting. The committee then voted unanimously to enter closed session to discuss employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data of public employees, specifically regarding administrative positions. After returning to open session, the committee decided to move forward as discussed, but no specific decisions were recorded. The meeting adjourned after the closed session discussion.

• Approved the minutes from the January 19, 2021 meeting.
• Voted unanimously to enter closed session for discussion on administrative positions.
• Voted to return to open session and move forward as discussed.

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold a regular meeting on March 22, 2021, with public comments, consent agenda, committee reports, and several action items. Key items include second readings of ordinances on open burning and swimming pools, a resolution supporting shared revenue funds, and discussion of the Downtown River Front Project timeline. The meeting will also include a closed session to discuss a proposed land purchase near TID #5.

• Second reading and possible approval of Ordinance 02-21 'Open Burning'
• Second reading and possible approval of Ordinance 03-21 'Swimming Pools'
• Resolution 08-21 'Support for a Strong State & Local Partnership = Shared Revenue Funds Critical Services'
• Proposed work and timeline for the Downtown River Front Project
• Closed session for proposed land purchase within 1/2 mile of TID #5

The Prescott City Council approved a plan for the downtown riverfront project, with the courtesy dock and ramp to be installed in 2021 and the rest completed in 2022. They also approved paying Cedar Corporation $4,000 from TID #4 to write a DNR Stewardship grant for the Freedom Park Trail. The council passed Ordinance 02-21 on open burning (with one nay), approved the first reading of Ordinance 03-21 on swimming pools with changes, and passed Resolution 08-21 supporting shared revenue. They also went into closed session to discuss a proposed project near TID #5.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from various meetings.
• Approved Cedar Corporation's DNR Stewardship grant writing for $4,000 from TID #4.
• Approved 2nd reading and waived 3rd reading of Ordinance 02-21 'Open Burning' (Gergen nay).
• Approved 1st reading of Ordinance 03-21 'Swimming Pools' with changes (removing fence wording).
• Approved Resolution 08-21 'Support for a strong State & Local Partnership, Shared Revenue Funds Critical Services'.
• Moved into closed session to discuss a proposed project within 1/2 mile of TID #5.
• Moved out of closed session and adjourned.

Health and Safety Committee

The Health and Safety Committee is meeting to discuss Prescott Daze, including insurance, waivers, and vendor requirements. The agenda includes only this discussion and other business, with no formal decisions listed.

• Discussion of Prescott Daze event logistics and insurance
• Waiver of liability required for car show, skateboard, vendors, fishing contest, parade participants
• Food trucks must provide Pierce County Public Health certification and liability insurance
• Children's event businesses must provide certificate of liability insurance
• Street Dance alcohol restrictions and non-profit sponsorship requirements

The Health and Safety Committee discussed a memo on handling the Prescott Daze committee, deciding it will become a subcommittee of the City Council. Appointments will be made by the Mayor and approved by the Council, with voting members required to be city residents. The city will continue to insure the event and handle money, but the street dance must be held by another non-profit due to liquor liability coverage limits. No formal votes were taken on these items; the only action was a motion to adjourn.

• Discussed making Prescott Daze committee a City Council subcommittee
• Decided appointments to committee by Mayor, approved by Council
• Voting members must be city residents; non-voting members allowed
• City to continue insuring event and managing money
• Street dance must be held by another non-profit due to liquor liability
• City to provide waivers to Prescott Daze Committee

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will meet to approve minutes from February 22, 2021, and discuss the swimming pool ordinance, which was brought back to committee after resident concerns about fence requirements and costs. The committee may also address other business.

• Review of swimming pool ordinance (Section 635-87) after resident concerns about fence costs and requirements
• Discussion of possible alternatives like locking covers for underground pools
• Approval of minutes from February 22, 2021 meeting
• Recreational burning ordinance changes previously discussed (fires extinguished by 11 pm, supervision by 16+ year olds)

The Ordinance Committee reviewed a proposed revised swimming pool ordinance and agreed to eliminate the annual permit requirement. They directed staff to draft revisions that exempt hard-sided above-ground pools over 48 inches from fencing requirements and mandate ladder removal. The committee approved the minutes from the previous meeting and adjourned.

• Approved minutes from February 22, 2021 meeting
• Agreed to remove annual permit requirement for swimming pools
• Directed staff to include hard-sided pools over 48 inches as exempt from fence requirement
• Directed staff to include ladder removal requirement in ordinance revisions

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold its regular meeting on March 8, 2021, with a consent agenda, committee reports, and several action items. Key items include final approval of Ordinance 01-21 on accessory use or structures, first reading of Ordinance 02-21 on open burning, a variance request for an above-ground fuel tank at Leo's Landing, and a closed session to discuss a proposed project within 1/4 mile of TID #5. The agenda also includes routine approvals of minutes, cash balances, and accounts payable.

• 3rd reading and approval of Ordinance 01-21 'Accessory Use or Structures'
• 1st reading and possible waiver of 2nd & 3rd reading of Ordinance 02-21 'Open Burning'
• Variance request for above-ground fuel tank at Leo's Landing
• Maintenance project for police department building (not budgeted)
• Closed session to discuss proposed project within 1/4 mile of TID #5

The Prescott City Council approved the first reading of Ordinance 02-21 'Open Burning' with the removal of the requirement to extinguish fires by 11:00 pm, passing by a majority vote with Gergen and Oss voting nay. The council also approved several other items, including a furnace bid, mold remediation work, a certified survey map, and Ordinance 01-21 on accessory uses. A variance request for an above-ground fuel tank at Leo's Landing was denied by the Fire Chief and Fire Inspector.

• Approved first reading of Ordinance 02-21 'Open Burning' without 11 pm extinguishment requirement (majority, Gergen and Oss nay)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes, cash balances, and accounts payable (unanimous)
• Approved $6,950 bid from River Falls Heating for furnace and AC replacement (unanimous)
• Approved $3,612.20 bid from Big River Flooring and $12,880 bid from St. Croix Insulation for mold/water damage work (unanimous)
• Approved certified survey map for part of Section 14, Pine Ridge (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 01-21 'Accessory use or structures' (unanimous)
• Denied variance request for above-ground fuel tank at Leo's Landing (by Fire Chief and Fire Inspector)
• Consensus to allow POW-MIA balloon on May 1, 2021 with updated insurance certificate

Plan Commission

The Prescott Plan Commission will consider a certified survey map for part of Section 14, including Lot 1 of Pine Ridge, and discuss a proposed addition and remodel of Prescott Roadhouse at 127 Broad Street. They will also discuss proposed trails. The agenda includes approval of the February 1, 2021 minutes and other business.

• Certified survey map for part of NW quarter of Section 14, including Lot 1, Pine Ridge (9.46 acres)
• Proposed addition and remodel of Prescott Roadhouse, 127 Broad Street
• Discussion on proposed trails
• Approve minutes for February 1, 2021

The Plan Commission approved a certified survey map for a property in Section 14, including Lot 1 of Pine Ridge Subdivision. The Commission also reached a consensus to approve a concept plan presented by Prescott Roadhouse for a building addition and remodel, including outdoor dining. The plan was discussed regarding parking, deck placement, and bathroom needs. The Commission also discussed potential city-wide trail connections and downtown parking on city-owned lots.

• Approved the minutes from the February 1, 2021 meeting.
• Recommended approval of the certified survey map for the northwest quarter of the northwest quarter, Section 14, including Lot 1 of Pine Ridge Subdivision.
• Reached consensus to approve the Prescott Roadhouse concept plan for an addition, remodel, and outdoor dining.

City Council

The City Council will conduct a public hearing to discuss the application for Community Development Block Grant — Coronavirus Program funds. The session includes identifying community needs and reviewing proposed activities for the grant application.

• Public hearing for CDBG-Coronavirus Program funds
• Resolution 05-21 'Use of Force Resolution'
• Resolution 06-21 'Match Commitment Resolution'
• Pay request #1 for Courtesy Dock and Ramp project
• Ordinance 01-21 regarding accessory uses or structures

The Prescott City Council approved a resolution to apply for a Community Development Block Grant for coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds, with a $25,000 match commitment, to support a project purchasing the Food Pantry Building and adding a commercial kitchen, loading docks, accessible bathrooms, and a senior center. The council also adopted a policy prohibiting excessive force and physical barring of entrances/exits during non-violent civil rights demonstrations, and approved a pay request for the courtesy dock and ramp project.

• Approved Resolution 05-21 prohibiting excessive force and barring entrances/exits for non-violent demonstrations (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 06-21 committing $25,000 match for CDBG-CV application (unanimous)
• Approved pay request #1 for courtesy dock and ramp project, $101,887.50 from TID #4 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 07-21 supporting WCWBF request for IUP revisions (unanimous)
• Approved 2nd reading of Ordinance 01-21 'Accessory Use and Structures' (unanimous)
• Sent Ordinance 03-21 'Swimming Pools' back to ordinance committee (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including minutes from Feb 8 and Jan 21 meetings (unanimous)
• Held public hearing for CDBG-CV application; no public comments

Ordinance Committee

The Ordinance Committee will meet to approve minutes and discuss recreational burning, following up on prior discussions. The meeting includes consideration of proposed changes to the open burning ordinance, which were previously discussed and are being brought forward for further review.

• Approve minutes from January 25, 2021
• Discuss recreational burning ordinance changes
• Review proposed rules: 3-hour fire limit, 11 pm extinguishment, clean dry wood only, supervision by 16+ year old, no fires in winds over 15 mph
• Consider fire pit size limits (3 feet diameter) and distance from structures (15 feet)

The Ordinance Committee reviewed and revised the proposed recreational burning ordinance, incorporating public comments. Changes include requiring all fires to be extinguished by 11:00 pm, removing the time limit, and mandating that fires be supervised by someone 16 or older with water readily available. The revised ordinance will go back to the City Council to restart readings. The committee also discussed revisiting the swimming pool ordinance due to resident concerns about fence costs and locking covers, and will motion at the council meeting to bring it back to committee.

• Approved minutes for January 25, 2021 (unanimous)
• Revised recreational burning ordinance: fires out by 11 pm, no time limit, supervision by 16+ with water available
• Sent revised burning ordinance to Council to restart readings
• Discussed bringing swimming pool ordinance back to committee; will motion at council meeting

Fire and EMS Commission

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association will meet to review routine reports from the fire chief, safety inspections, and department administration, as well as financial details for December 2020 and January 2021. Other business includes a dive team equipment inventory and budget use, a proposed transfer of the PFD retirement account to Mass Mutual, and EMS performance feedback from a council member. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Fire & EMS cash balances, budgets, payables, and EMS dashboard for Dec 2020 and Jan 2021
• Dive team equipment inventory and 2020 budget use
• Transfer of PFD retirement account to Mass Mutual
• EMS performance feedback from council member

The Prescott Area Fire and EMS Association met on February 10, 2021, and approved minutes from four prior meetings and finance items 1-3. The chief reported 10 calls to date, 3 new volunteers in training, and a $56k AFG grant application for new radios. The commission discussed a future truck purchase, a single drive-through pancake breakfast on March 28, and plans to consult a CPA about 501c status.

• Approved minutes from 9/16/20, 10/14/20, 10/21/20, and 12/16/20
• Approved Finance Items 1-3
• Scheduled inter-governmental meeting for April/May to discuss rolling stock plan
• Planned single drive-through pancake breakfast for March 28, 2021
• Submitted AFG grant application for $56k (with 5% match) for new radios
• Confirmed member insurance was transferred
• Directed Tom Lytle to create inventory list of dive team equipment
• Directed Tom Lytle to contact CPA Brent Langer regarding 501c status

Police Commission

The Police Commission will meet to discuss and take action regarding a Sergeant position. This includes a closed session to consider employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation data.

• Action on Sergeant position employment, promotion, compensation, or performance evaluation

The Police Commission met on February 10, 2021, and unanimously approved the promotion of Full Time Officer Chase Jensen to the full-time Sergeant position. The decision was made after a closed session to discuss employment data, and the meeting was adjourned without any negative votes.

• Promoted Officer Chase Jensen to Sergeant (unanimous)
• Entered closed session for employment evaluation (unanimous)
• Returned to open session (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Public Works Committee

The Public Works Committee will meet to discuss whether public works staff should shovel sidewalks. The agenda also includes approval of minutes from a July 2020 meeting and other business. The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person.

• Discussion on sidewalks being shoveled by public works staff
• Approve minutes for July 21, 2020
• Other Business

The Public Works Committee agreed to stop city shoveling of residential sidewalks starting in 2022, with residents to be notified. The committee also discussed sidewalk maintenance challenges and noted that Verizon withdrew its proposal to add antennas to the water tower.

• Approved minutes from July 21, 2020 (voice vote)
• Agreed to end residential sidewalk shoveling in 2022 (committee consensus)
• Noted Verizon withdrawal from water tower antenna proposal (no action)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will vote on resolutions to adopt a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) citizen participation plan and a residential anti-displacement policy. The council is also scheduled to approve ordinances regarding accessory structures, open burning, and swimming pools. Additionally, the Planning Commission will review a concept plan for 50 storage units at Dexter Street and US Highway 35.

• Resolution 01-21 to adopt the CDBG Citizen Participation Plan
• Resolution 03-21 for the Wisconsin Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan
• Resolution 04-21 to prohibit excessive force and physically barring entrances for non-violent demonstrations
• Ordinance 01-21 regarding Accessory Use or Structures (1st reading)
• Concept plan for 50 storage units at Dexter Street and US Hwy 35

Plan Commission

The Plan Commission approved a concept plan for 50 storage units off Dexter Street and US Highway 35, with contingencies including no business operations, no outdoor storage, improved building fronts, a condo plat, and plumbing review. The commission also discussed reducing the maximum height for detached accessory structures from 25 feet back to 15 feet, with a conditional use option for taller structures, but took no formal action.

• Approved concept plan for 50 storage units off Dexter Street and US Highway 35 with contingencies
• Set contingencies: no business from units, no outdoor storage, non-metal fronts, condo plat required, plumbing review
• Discussed reducing accessory structure height limit from 25 to 15 feet (no formal action)

City Council

The Prescott City Council will hold its regular meeting on January 25, 2021, with a consent agenda and reports from standing committees. Key items include a building inspector contract for 2021-2023, pay requests for Pearl and Lake Streets, and an appointment to the Zoning Board of Appeals. The meeting will also receive public comments on agenda and non-agenda items.

• Building inspector contract for February 2021-January 2023
• Pay request #6 for Pearl Street: $11,302.31
• Pay request #5 for Lake Street: $44,201.46
• Final special assessment reports for Lake and Pearl Streets
• Appointment of Joshua Thacker to Zoning Board of Appeals

The Prescott City Council approved a building inspector contract with All-Croix Inspection for February 2021 to January 2023, and approved pay requests for Pearl Street ($11,302.31) and Lake Street ($44,201.46). The council also approved Joshua Thacker to the Zoning Board of Appeals. All votes passed without negative voice votes.

• Approved consent agenda including minutes from multiple committees (unanimous)
• Approved building inspector contract with All-Croix Inspection (unanimous)
• Approved pay request #6 for Pearl Street, $11,302.31 (unanimous)
• Approved pay request #5 for Lake Street, $44,201.46 (unanimous)
• Approved Joshua Thacker to Zoning Board of Appeals (unanimous)

Personnel Committee

The Personnel Committee is meeting to approve prior minutes and discuss personnel matters, including a job description and ad for a Wastewater Utility Chief Operator, the chain of command in the Public Works Department, and possible future positions. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and approval of minutes.

• Approve minutes from September 8, 2020
• Job description and ad for Wastewater Utility Chief Operator
• Chain of command in Public Works Department
• Discussion on possible future positions

The Personnel Committee approved converting the part-time public works position to fulltime, with hiring planned for April. They also reviewed the wastewater utility chief operator job description and plan to advertise in mid-February, with interviews in late March or early April. Future positions, including a combined zoning/code/GIS role, park manager, and police lieutenant/captain, were discussed but cannot be funded until 2022.

• Approved fulltime public works employee, hiring in April
• Reviewed wastewater utility chief operator job description; ad planned for mid-February
• Discussed chain of command for public works; one supervisor for new wastewater operator
• Discussed future positions (zoning/code/GIS, park manager, police lieutenant/captain) but no funding until 2022

Parks and Public Works Committee

The Parks and Public Property Committee is meeting to discuss the Riverfront project and a trail connecting downtown to Freedom Park, as well as proposed trails with Freedom Park Director Israel Haas. They will also discuss benches, fencing, and display changes at Freedom Park. The meeting includes approval of minutes from August 10, 2020, and other business.

• Discussion on Riverfront project and trail from downtown to Freedom Park
• Discussion on proposed trails with Freedom Park Director Israel Haas
• Freedom Park discussion on benches, fence, and changing of displays
• Approve minutes for August 10, 2020

City Council

The Prescott City Council approved a $6,500 contract with Cedar Corporation to write and administer a CDBG-CV grant for purchasing the food shelf building, adding a commercial kitchen, and creating parking. The council also approved a final plat for West Ridge Estate and a preliminary plat for Great Rivers Subdivision Second Addition. Several committee meetings were scheduled, and a proclamation for School Choice week was read.

• Approved $6,500 CDBG-CV grant writing and administration contract with Cedar Corporation
• Approved final plat and certified survey maps for West Ridge Estate
• Approved preliminary plat for Great Rivers Subdivision Second Addition
• Set Parks meeting for Jan 18, Personnel Committee for Jan 19, Ordinance Committee for Jan 25
• Read School Choice week proclamation

Plan Commission

The Prescott Plan Commission will consider final plat approval for West Ridge Estates, a preliminary plat for the Great Rivers Subdivision Second Phase, and certified survey maps for Pine Ridge Subdivision. The meeting also includes approval of the December 7, 2020 minutes and other business.

• Final plat for West Ridge Estates (13 single-family lots, Greg John/Patrick Oss property)
• Preliminary plat for Great Rivers Subdivision Second Phase
• Certified survey maps for Pine Ridge Subdivision
• Approval of December 7, 2020 meeting minutes