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Why it matters: Consent-agenda approvals finalize routine administrative items and fill commission seats needed for future decisions.

Council action: A single motion to approve the consent agenda was made by Kainey and seconded by Friends; the motion carried by voice/roll call.

Ending: The newly appointed commissioners will serve on their respective boards and the minutes were adopted as the official record.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Reedsburg City Council | Mar. 24, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The council approved the consent agenda, which included minutes from the March 10 meeting and the appointments of Jeff Seering to seat 6 of the Reedsburg Historic Preservation Commission and Alden Colvin Jr. to seat 4 of the Police and Fire Commission.","taxTitle","Reedsburg, Sauk County, Wisconsin","taxId",70633,"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},6108311,"Council awards street, sewer and sidewalk contracts and approves relocation order for Nineteenth Street roundabout",484,2586000,3070000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769138-cd447328ea68f7f46e3d99a0e72cc047&start=2586&end=3070","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769138-cd447328ea68f7f46e3d99a0e72cc047/thumbnail_2586000.jpg","/articles/6108311/Reedsburg/Sauk-County/Wisconsin/Council-awards-street-sewer-and-sidewalk-contracts-and-approves-relocation-order-for-Nineteenth-Street-roundabout","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6108311-60dac2a64db78be321e9b4d979738141/orig.mp4?Expires=1770429481&Signature=o-7im74dqyn5-EdJAqSI5oAB9Aiym41yaVcUvjkY7iTaYiGPotXgR1co5Em4x4mqb3~~XaP7cEN5Ck~V~MueZ~6uDB9jhclAAAG1-vmQKkPT~XxxRJsOTatTtjc6FGg-WVaBPyDa8fhpTQWvjXyjMWB8nzdolVuEPXaP09ilj0jxS1YoCGNDoF~wqDlrmeaM1JDR31GF3thHj1kbgkwj1ugBdYFNBom8J91spyinh1qv9K~sppuwLb9y~UzToZwlsOWKryEDzIAef5MydA3Pk825Z3q~qIU65GyYioKTAjKUhoO6shGw10H05~2kVmLkmzcOFmtk-m25xy7C93tsKg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Reedsburg Common Council on March 24 approved a package of public-works contracts and a relocation order tied to the Nineteenth Street roundabout project.

Contract awards: The council approved awarding the curb, gutter and sidewalk contract to Renhack Construction; the asphalt pavement contract to DL Gasser; heavy equipment rental to Bridal and Sons Inc.; and the Second Street sewer and water reconstruction contract to Gerke Excavating Inc. Bids and bid-tabulations were reviewed by staff; Gerke's low bid for the combined sewer and water work was approximately $294,183, with internal charge-backs splitting costs between the water and sewer utilities so the general fund is not directly charged for mains work.

Sidewalk repair program: The council approved the annual sidewalk repair program (Resolution 4573-25) that identifies target areas for resident-notified repairs; city crews will perform much of the work to keep resident costs down.

Relocation order for roundabout: The council also approved a statutory relocation order associated with the Nineteenth Street roundabout after negotiating small property acquisitions with two landowners. City staff said the combined purchase price for the two parcels was roughly equal to the appraisal and that a relocation order is required by statute when proposed takings exceed a statutory threshold.

Why it matters: The awards fund reconstruction and safety improvements (including curbs, sidewalks, Second Street sewer and water work) and clear a remaining statutory step for the roundabout project. The work includes coordination between the city and utility funds and affects traffic patterns near the field house and school athletic facilities.

Council action and movers: Contract awards were approved mostly on motions by Caney (mover) with Friends and Knutson often seconding. The relocation order motion was made by Knudson and seconded by Moon; the council adopted the relocation order.

Details: Staff explained the decision to bid water and sewer together to avoid having two contractors on site and said the water portion will be billed to the water utility, the sewer portion to the sewer utility, and incidental items will be apportioned. Staff also said temporary no-parking zones on Nineteenth Street (between North Dewey Avenue and North Viking Drive) will be set as a public hearing item to consider making the existing temporary no-parking permanent.

Ending: With the votes, city staff can proceed with contracting, scheduling and recording deeds, and proceed with construction and signage work tied to the roundabout and parking changes.","Reedsburg’s council approved multiple public-works contracts — curb and gutter, asphalt, heavy equipment rental, and Second Street sewer and water reconstruction — approved the annual sidewalk repair program and adopted a relocation order for property needed for the Nineteenth Street roundabout.",{"_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},6108315,"Council sets April 28 public hearing to consider increasing allowed backyard chickens to eight",373,1904000,2277000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769138-cd447328ea68f7f46e3d99a0e72cc047&start=1904&end=2277","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769138-cd447328ea68f7f46e3d99a0e72cc047/thumbnail_1904000.jpg","/articles/6108315/Reedsburg/Sauk-County/Wisconsin/Council-sets-April-28-public-hearing-to-consider-increasing-allowed-backyard-chickens-to-eight","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6108315-2aca72a877f90af6941c308b7f67971b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770429481&Signature=OCKcMIz5qNnF6f090V4wrHYYzy74o-pNusgMm3xoktpu9kEWpUXdoXmraLhvo2poeymo8lLTup3BRZnxyPWwXMGpsDF~JHA0pDrgD0JQX4gy~5sxXQ-hmK7P79w2BRcOBpl4BRGgsxguzRh0RR3QPFWF~nUupnMOVXrhXao4ps45HTgf7ldvsn~LTcNr1kA3O-1y09sv4z41JWBkhaBxotAUmrSWVixdHNieuwcrDXdt4t1G5FkZK8NiGZ-mR10UstKrxzX~RCDf1B2G0w8VRAf2zySTPCLt~xwlMg~z9vGHsEu2~sLDkSsvB4MiHgZo09pQUXeoMBPC4P2Z2gHwpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Reedsburg Common Council voted March 24 to set a public hearing on April 28 for an ordinance amending Reedsburg Code section 6-90-46 to increase the maximum number of permitted backyard chickens from four to eight and to include an enforcement (penalty) provision.

The planning commission recommended the increase after noting few complaints under the existing four-chicken limit. Commissioners said the number eight was proposed by a resident, Kathy Anderson, and reflects household egg-production needs. Council members debated enforcement, permit fees and whether removal of fees would reduce compliance; staff and commissioners described registration and enforcement as complaint-driven.

Why it matters: The ordinance change would affect residents who keep poultry within city limits and raises enforcement and registration concerns. Council members sought to balance easing restrictions for backyard poultry keepers against the need for an enforceable compliance mechanism.

Key council direction: The council approved setting a public hearing on April 28 and agreed to add a penalty provision to the ordinance before the hearing. Council member Knudson made the motion to set the public hearing with the enforcement caveat; Caney seconded. Council directed staff (Max and Brian) to draft the enforcement language and return it for the public hearing.

Details from the record: Council discussed removing permit fees (the packet showed previous fees of $35 initial and $10 annual) and making registration free to encourage compliance; enforcement would be complaint-driven. A council member noted occasional calls about roaming chickens and one complaint about a rooster; staff said there were few official complaints on file.

Quote: \"I will make a motion to set the public hearing with the caveat of including a penalty provision. And have Max and Brian work on that,\" a council member said when making the motion.

Ending: The public hearing is scheduled for April 28; staff will draft proposed enforcement language and return the ordinance for public hearing and council consideration.","Following planning commission recommendation, Reedsburg council voted to set a public hearing for April 28 on an ordinance amendment to increase the allowed number of backyard chickens from four to eight and to add an enforcement/penalty provision; council members also discussed removing permit fees and keeping registration complaint-driven.",{"_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},6108320,"Council approves planning commission recommendations for theater site plan and property division",161,1699000,1860000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769138-cd447328ea68f7f46e3d99a0e72cc047&start=1699&end=1860","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769138-cd447328ea68f7f46e3d99a0e72cc047/thumbnail_1699000.jpg","/articles/6108320/Reedsburg/Sauk-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-planning-commission-recommendations-for-theater-site-plan-and-property-division","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6108320-b83d17de7e99fe65b49fead9e372beb5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770429481&Signature=LyydzJYIt4ww9CyKfNo7HFUJBFqz2v~LQGslZ0j7V6tcMqdR2ocsK~HYyzuTkQgA5JCv4PA4NhVWvx7IBE~PgBJe6JFameTO-u9Gga9Z05mG22aKYAM~OhVICmTtZ7Xz8FtHYHKdtcFy208DwhETm~SFdbXW-OumCXZjfRfzF~Zxjt7y37VssaaEaoQDSloxwgxDoOXxS6MoAmSxHLXUdlP7D2kxFkhhSzP5zYtB2YjDc-pJFk1iBBc7dTZpOWzfDVUJb0kjoky5cwzXgRnZSXGgwodCFdBOKoDNjFMf9GWtr2DhQSHqWX0moU7jkclJJK6mXo5zvxNDCJhmDYff0g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Reedsburg Common Council on March 24 approved planning commission recommendations that clear the way for a proposed movie theater and a property division in the city’s ETC area.

The council approved a certified survey map to divide property at E 6352 Ski Hill Road (parcels cited in the packet) after the planning commission and town board recommended the split. Neil Faff of Vierbecker, who presented the item, said the sale involves approximately 0.65 acres that will be conveyed to adjoining owners and that the township had approved the division.

On the theater, planning staff presented a unanimous planning commission recommendation to approve an eyesight/site plan for a proposed movie theater at 220 Viking Drive. The project is a 66,225-square-foot building containing six screens, a total auditorium seating of 492 and an overall occupancy of 650. Faff said a lease agreement exists with an adjoining property owner to accompany parking because the plan shows minimal on-site parking, and the site’s Wisconsin DNR stormwater permit has been approved.

Why it matters: The theater is a multi-million-dollar private investment that will affect traffic, parking and stormwater in the Viking Drive area; the certified survey map clarifies parcel boundaries necessary for development approvals.

Council action: Both planning recommendations carried. The certified survey map motion was made by Knudson and seconded by Caney and passed; the theater site-plan approval motion was made by Knutson and seconded by Kenny and passed.

Quotes: \"This movie theater has been a long time coming as, probably everyone's aware,\" Neil Faff said during the presentation. \"It's got a total occupancy of 650 people and a total auditorium seats of 492. The DNR stormwater management permit has been approved.\"

Ending: With council approval, the project moves forward to building and parking arrangements; staff will coordinate any remaining permits, parking agreements and construction sequencing with the developer.","The council approved a certified survey map dividing property on Ski Hill Road and accepted a unanimous planning commission recommendation to approve a proposed 66,225-square-foot movie theater site plan at 220 Viking Drive with six screens and required stormwater approvals.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6108325,"Reedsburg council approves parameters to sell up to $3.225 million and $1.62 million in general-obligation notes",1135,561000,1696000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2769138-cd447328ea68f7f46e3d99a0e72cc047&start=561&end=1696","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2769138-cd447328ea68f7f46e3d99a0e72cc047/thumbnail_561000.jpg","/articles/6108325/Reedsburg/Sauk-County/Wisconsin/Reedsburg-council-approves-parameters-to-sell-up-to-3225-million-and-162-million-in-general-obligation-notes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6108325-ee96bb12eac28b96910b6bde9d9205f0/orig.mp4?Expires=1770429482&Signature=nJ7SEaEpETdHrNDB8Fv-a8kz1-vYYfrS4zCB20fYqqlyKl2e1i30IoL6n7gHmoiuaQfoY7RC6-ppMZeK2lmTcFTqdshAx6G8aihHHfL8M4D4N9XOKDBpWmkTkZERIFevByxlj2WbbhJkS67CN-Y~WkntW48f-fkjFc~MfoS3Qwav-UWs~UqvBeKmniq~jFacqLcSxxZRy7v7yRj9jfZVydTmpN3mwe4277OMRTDWEwZKh61j8c8-e~6pIDRjvCXdAEQ6xacIf3US8y0BgRqf1dn~tkNJjy2fZi5VkbDoJuPvyfQY9avm-OwrnvfsgP-TlmyKYC4T5GTPryW7qIDElQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Reedsburg Common Council on March 24 adopted two resolutions authorizing the issuance and establishing sale parameters for two general-obligation promissory note issues: a not-to-exceed $3,225,000 tax-exempt issue and a not-to-exceed $1,620,000 taxable issue.

The two financings combined will fund a mix of city and Tax Increment District (TID) 11 purposes, including the purchase of the Lands’ End building, a roundabout on Viking Drive/Nineteenth Street tied to TID 11, land acquisition for development inside TID 11, and a $50,000 developer incentive linked to a proposed movie theater. City staff said the taxable issue is required because portions of the financing are for private development and therefore cannot be issued tax-exempt.

Carol (presenter) summarized the structure and timing, saying the taxable notes will be sized to include issuance costs and one year of capitalized interest for 2026 so no debt service will be due that year. She told the council the tax-exempt notes will carry lower interest rates and that principal repayment for the tax-exempt portion will begin in 2026 through 2043, while the taxable portion is amortized between 2027 and 2037. Carol also noted the city’s Moody’s rating is A1 and outlined a timeline: a Moody’s rating call on April 22, a planned day to take bids on April 30, and expected delivery of funds on May 19.

Why it matters: The financings help the city acquire property and support public infrastructure work while preserving the intent to have TID 11 increment offset the levy impact over time. Council members pressed staff on timing, the rationale for separating taxable and tax-exempt purposes and how proceeds will be applied.

Key details: The taxable issue is sized to “not to exceed $1,620,000” to allow for variability in interest rates and underwriter fees; the tax-exempt issue is sized to “not to exceed $3,225,000.” Carol said the taxable issue includes a $50,000 developer incentive tied to the theater project and that interest for 2026 is being capitalized because tax increment will not be available that year.

Council action: The council approved the parameters resolutions by voice/roll-call votes. For the $3,225,000 tax-exempt parameters, the motion was made by Caney and seconded by Knutson; for the $1,620,000 taxable parameters the motion was made by Knudson and seconded by Moon. Both measures passed.

Context and next steps: City staff and the city’s bond counsel will prepare an official statement and notice of sale and seek bids from underwriters. If bids come in within the resolution parameters, the city administrator or finance director has authority to award the notes the day of sale.

Quotes: \"So the council's giving that authority by the adoption of the parameters resolution as long as the final sale results come in within those parameters listed in the resolution,\" Carol said when summarizing the authority the resolutions confer to staff.

Ending: The council approved the resolutions to proceed to market; staff will return with final sale results if bids are awarded and will report back on closing details once the transactions are completed.","The Reedsburg Common Council adopted two parameters resolutions allowing city staff to sell up to $3,225,000 in tax-exempt general obligation promissory notes and up to $1,620,000 in taxable general obligation promissory notes tied to Tax Increment District 11 projects and a Lands’ End building purchase.","actionData","errors"]

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