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Staff said the project is expected to create a small cul-de-sac and that We Energies will construct the cul-de-sac and address utility terminations and any needed private sanitary- and storm-sewer arrangements. \"We've been working with We Energies on that and it'll be part of the agreement that they'll actually build the cul-de-sac,\" staff said. Notice to neighboring property owners and utilities will be part of the next steps; staff expects a preliminary resolution, public hearing and final resolution in subsequent meetings (possible March or April dates reported).

Council voted to send the item to Plan Commission; staff will draft the preliminary resolution and notify property owners and impacted utilities.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Common Council - February 3, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The West Bend Common Council referred a proposed vacation of about 750 square feet of Wingate Street to the Plan Commission to enable a We Energies campus consolidation.","taxTitle","West Bend City, Washington County, Wisconsin","taxId",5138,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6344476,"Council approves Riverbend amendment letting Hendricks sell building without transferring TID backstop",184,663000,847000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2250843-f4f9128c9f492eececc78ed9f53d1019&start=663&end=847","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2250843-f4f9128c9f492eececc78ed9f53d1019/thumbnail_663000.jpg","/articles/6344476/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-Riverbend-amendment-letting-Hendricks-sell-building-without-transferring-TID-backstop","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6344476-c22a7d41575feee147b7e176296de17d/orig.mp4?Expires=1774938773&Signature=Q7EP6d9kV7RDzTLSbeC1V32CctnKOQ7FqxMoAXh6j6f-JOWcPzB1qYBxrigNC8QBHsqv6UsxKdNoQbEpSCpl~PB1~tDE7xoXSmwAFAK12-WIs58nbpyMIPghuQt6jh9PjBaqEaIei2lu~rWAhDUr6Ltb3Wsbf741G3hVJ0QiRlgWVSUQE37PBCauhQekaZwjBT~r1jLFT4p2GkJaG3gVvRrClU72u2e1fwcpR9leFPlhS3zx6C4OVs7PTzjKPzCIdmmPaQj~TyFRUusDacrJI~ECtERg01ERRPSpQOw7aG1z2vxXqRsWX4pIKaEDQDfKMV1NjSb0mhbGZqjak-JDRg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Common Council on Feb. 3 approved a third amendment to the Riverbend pre-development agreement with Hendricks and Riverbend LLC that allows sale of a building while keeping the original developer’s obligation to cover potential tax-increment financing (TID) shortfalls with Hendricks and Riverbend.

Ian (city staff) described the amendment as a change to the existing agreement that preserves the developer’s backstop obligations even if the cast-iron building is sold to a new owner. \"This amendment is doing is allowing the sale of that building and the new owner will not take on those obligations. Those will stay with Hendricks and Riverbend,\" Ian said.

Economic-development staff (ED) said Hendricks has fronted more than $4,000,000 for infrastructure improvements in the district and that Ehlers performed a cash-flow analysis showing the TID should be net positive within three to five years. \"They're selling the buildings without that liability... the TID is now, as Ian shared, in a position where those payments can start going back to them,\" ED said.

Council moved and approved the amendment on a voice vote after the staff presentations. City staff listed follow-up tasks including finalizing closing documents and updating TID cash-flow records.

The vote authorizes staff to complete paperwork so a buyer can close soon after council action if the closing proceeds; the amendment keeps developer obligations tied to Hendricks and Riverbend LLC rather than transferring them to the purchaser.","The West Bend Common Council approved a third amendment to the Riverbend pre-development agreement that lets Hendricks Group sell a building while retaining responsibility for potential TID shortfalls.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6344481,"Council approves multiple consent items, Riverbend transfer; salaries ordinance amended and laid over",333,352000,685000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2250843-f4f9128c9f492eececc78ed9f53d1019&start=352&end=685","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2250843-f4f9128c9f492eececc78ed9f53d1019/thumbnail_352000.jpg","/articles/6344481/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-multiple-consent-items-Riverbend-transfer-salaries-ordinance-amended-and-laid-over","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6344481-7862434b8aaa039d2c165edb0a4794d0/orig.mp4?Expires=1774938773&Signature=DdkHSgxu3wb6qFSASd5mvNbvdKz0CugzVIh-Mvz4sJJDPsYEjCS34QpdFWCSd-HpaKzpWZ-gbe7JHB-L4LFl5NZugWtlf-~xdsAhoVOo91GrMyeYi~HhGKcK75Ux--YP0z-9twlqFvoWnSa2Bfzu33eZnIrQC39wLiNxSIV4paaURVxjajScjk5-c6DzsoMymFMTYnp~65TGtMcIQh3gQdCISBcdtQg~GXQOiCZ5ALU3KqJD-MbPm6yF7w-UlhSnNkWlIhKbDb27nmaArVzRBP4tlxGrUenniN74H5FQFhcmuVjRxoM2yFPNdZ68H~4QC1OMdU03SMPxM8k3ePvIeg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The West Bend Common Council on Feb. 3 approved a multi-item consent agenda that included liquor-license and amusement-device approvals, acceptance of modest donations to the fire department, and appropriations from the sale of surplus equipment, and approved a third amendment to the Riverbend pre-development agreement. Council members also amended a proposed ordinance to change aldermen and mayor compensation and laid that ordinance over to the next meeting for a formal second reading.

The consent agenda (items 2–7) passed on a single vote after a brief request that the Police Chief review the Barton House LLC liquor-license transfer. Police Chief Moyler told council staff review applications and only recommend denial when statutorily justified, and said in this case the applicant’s record did not present a statutory bar. The consent items included: the Barton House LLC liquor-license transfer, a Tequileria amusement-device license application, two resolutions accepting donations to the Fire Department, and two resolutions authorizing appropriation of funds from 2024 and 2025 sales of surplus equipment.

Council then approved a third amendment to the pre-development agreement for the Riverbend development (Hendricks and Riverbend LLC). City staff said the amendment allows sale of a specific building without transferring the original developer’s obligation to cover potential tax-increment financing (TID) shortfalls; the obligations would remain with Hendricks and Riverbend LLC. Staff said Ehlers’ cash-flow analysis shows the change is expected to be net positive within three to five years and that the Hendricks Group has fronted about $4,000,000 for infrastructure improvements that will be repaid as increment accrues.

On zoning matters, the council held second readings and approved two related items (the comprehensive plan amendment and rezoning) for about 18 acres north of County Trunk Highway NN and west of U.S. Highway 45. Both measures passed 7–1. The council also voted to add Ward 27 to the municipal ward map to incorporate a property annexed Nov. 8, 2024; that ordinance passed.

Council took up an ordinance to repeal and replace municipal code section 2.11 on salaries and expense allowances for aldermen and mayor. After extended debate, Alderman Allen offered and the council accepted an amendment setting alderman annual pay at $5,720 with a monthly $50 expense allowance, mayoral pay at $10,285 with a $250 monthly expense allowance, and a 2% annual escalator on May 1 each year beginning in 2028; the change would take effect May 1, 2027. The council voted in favor of the amended ordinance but did not adopt it that night; the item was laid over for a required second reading at the next meeting.

Other administrative and departmental reports included a notice that the SAFER federal grant funding pause could affect nine planned firefighter hires and a Parks and Recreation update that narrowed skate-park site options and noted program fee adjustments.

Votes at a glance: multiple procedural votes to approve meeting minutes; consent agenda approval (items 2–7) approved; third amendment to Riverbend pre-development agreement approved; comprehensive-plan amendment and rezoning for 18 acres approved, each 7–1; Ward 27 added to ward map approved; first reading to incorporate updated sewer service charges into the Municipal Code approved; salaries ordinance amendment accepted and laid over for second reading.

Details and minutes will appear in the council packet for the Feb. 17 meeting.","The West Bend Common Council on Feb. 3 approved a multi-item consent agenda that included liquor-license and amusement-device approvals, accepted modest donations to the fire department, and authorized appropriations from surplus-equipment sales, and approved a Riverbend development contract amendment.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6344471,"Council amends pay proposal for aldermen and mayor, sets effective date and escalator; ordinance laid over",2736,1390000,4126000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2250843-f4f9128c9f492eececc78ed9f53d1019&start=1390&end=4126","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2250843-f4f9128c9f492eececc78ed9f53d1019/thumbnail_1390000.jpg","/articles/6344471/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/Council-amends-pay-proposal-for-aldermen-and-mayor-sets-effective-date-and-escalator-ordinance-laid-over","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6344471-d81849598a7287ba084eea042b15c04b/orig.mp4?Expires=1774938773&Signature=NlEOmvD6WloHMyNdKw3jKBLsAiQCtsFz7Hd333DFlYACqzjN9~SRI3zv8jDkNiEBNaPBYs4LKdEd7ID8Va8kukFQuARHajGnXP8pLFjIflG91lO0m~83E6B30J-iNXyFgQx6Rb7rDLIOlcThYa4WuJ7gZRBDTc1yd1huvAWZpDMCnuZcGVZOcuk3IpLpcmtpfAW3tdoBuyUlvL3iwEstL0bmb4RyRHRF5EMXGc5715tD0MrCeSzSbVr41i4N3oUbvQG5LcsY4k1yqSMRyTo8gHfde-1z1GkVYEfLt5wdJ7zgoHWjo-qMVHe6p36~FqgxHY5a6gXLRIyXxPNuHS1-MA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","After extensive debate on Feb. 3, the West Bend Common Council accepted an amendment to a proposed ordinance to repeal and replace municipal code section 2.11 (salaries and expense allowances for aldermen and the mayor) and laid the item over for its required second reading.

Under the amendment accepted by the council, aldermen would receive annual pay of $5,720 with a $50 monthly expense allowance (total $600/year) and the mayor would receive $10,285 annually with a $250 monthly expense allowance (total $3,000/year). The amendment also adds a 2% annual escalator that would take effect May 1, 2028; the ordinance as amended would take effect May 1, 2027. Alderman Allen moved the amendment and Alderman Sternig seconded it; the motion passed and the revised draft will be returned to council for final action.

Council members debated methodology (whether to use inflation since 2004, comparable municipalities, or a smaller percentage increase). One alderman argued for a larger increase to place the city in the middle of comparable municipalities; others said a smaller increase and an escalator would be more consistent with the city's recent approach to staff compensation and would be more palatable to voters. Council also discussed implementing an escalator clause and staff confirmed a fixed percentage increase written into the ordinance is legally permissible if set before an election cycle.

The amended ordinance was accepted and the council voted to lay it over; staff will produce a revised draft for the Feb. 17 meeting and the item will return for a second reading.","After extended debate, the West Bend Common Council accepted an amendment lowering the originally proposed increases and adding an annual 2% escalator; the amended ordinance (aldermen $5,720/year with $50/month expense allowance; mayor $10,285/year with $250/month) will return for a second reading on Feb. 17",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6344462,"City staff: federal SAFER grant on pause; Parks and Rec narrows skate-park sites, readies summer programs",0,1443000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2250843-f4f9128c9f492eececc78ed9f53d1019&start=1443&end=1443","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2250843-f4f9128c9f492eececc78ed9f53d1019/thumbnail_1443000.jpg","/articles/6344462/West-Bend-City/Washington-County/Wisconsin/City-staff-federal-SAFER-grant-on-pause-Parks-and-Rec-narrows-skate-park-sites-readies-summer-programs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6344462-36565fd6ad4feec3377a8a4d8d56163b/orig.mp4?Expires=1774938773&Signature=WhgPSeNLfEH3SPvM-ECdkVH4~Abh0r3wd-PkvTHTgjCjFf2w~~psicWrovN6LEHHaqmunk601VNqg7H497uxdSMjBysNp~XRPZy2ilKi1SOnPtb3vnTDa00p~AuQMznaP0n7rbI84xiwP7bnYqJnZdSAqtDWXPzEpNnzGW~s8oOt9d5Xpik5fiEDtoynGVOFtcp3NrPSN0B99xVMr1gq9UIeH27l8IHFTi7vrI9cnXi7XHJ3ewRndERKG-cvnTGm9k1OkcLr7kvH6Er-vxFDYoG0RM-i4xB-KTKfWlOUH1AXJN9Sx8m3FBIqCtgQImP~4LtH31Oz-r1ycZX-~o44Sg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City administrative staff reported Feb. 3 that a federal pause on certain funding could affect several grants and loans the city is tracking, notably a SAFER grant that would fund nine firefighter positions. Staff said they are coordinating with grant authorities, the National League of Cities and the League of Wisconsin Municipalities to monitor any impact. \"We are actively recruiting but have not hired any of them as of yet,\" staff said regarding the planned positions.

The council also received a Parks and Recreation report. The commission’s skate-park study has been narrowed to four or five preferred site options after vetting 23 locations against 18 criteria; staff plan additional community outreach on location and usage. A planned Eagle Scout project to install steps at Ridge Run Park was accepted; staff said the aqua-park daily fee will increase from $4 to $8 with package options to soften the change while the general swim pass fee will decrease because the diving ramp is absent. Commission members noted increased camper capacity at Lac La Ronne and continued progress on a nature playground.

Council acknowledged the reports and asked staff to continue coordination on the SAFER grant and outreach on parks items.","City staff told council that a federal pause on grant funding may affect a SAFER grant for nine planned firefighters; Parks and Recreation reported progress on a skate-park site study, nature-playground construction and summer-program fee adjustments","actionData","errors"]

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Council refers Wingate Street vacation to Plan Commission to support We Energies campus consolidation

Council approves Riverbend amendment letting Hendricks sell building without transferring TID backstop

Council approves multiple consent items, Riverbend transfer; salaries ordinance amended and laid over

Council amends pay proposal for aldermen and mayor, sets effective date and escalator; ordinance laid over

City staff: federal SAFER grant on pause; Parks and Rec narrows skate-park sites, readies summer programs