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Why it matters: Closed‑session deliberations under Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(g) permit the council to receive legal advice and discuss litigation strategy in private; council members then authorized staff to execute documents necessary to implement any agreement authorized in that session.

Procedure and authority: The mayor called for a motion to adjourn to closed session under Wisconsin State statute section 19.85(1)(g). A motion to go into closed session was moved and seconded; roll‑call responses in the transcript show named aldermen answering \"Aye,\" and the motion carried.

Action taken: After the closed session, a council member asked for authorization to execute the documentation necessary to effectuate the agreement discussed in closed session. The council moved and seconded the request and voted to authorize execution; the transcript records the vote as \"Aye. Opposed? Ayes have it.\" The specific documents were not read into the public record in the excerpt provided.

Scope and limitations: The meeting minutes and transcript excerpt identify the litigation as City of Saint Francis v. Bridal LLC and reference participation in scheduled mediation. The transcript does not include details of the mediation terms, the content of legal advice given in closed session, or text of the documents authorized for execution.

Ending: Following the authorization, motions to adjourn were approved and the meeting concluded.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","07/15/2025 Common Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Under Wisconsin Statute 19.85(1)(g) the council moved into closed session to confer with legal counsel about scheduled mediation in City of Saint Francis v. Bridal LLC and, upon return, authorized execution of documentation necessary to carry out the mediation outcome.","taxTitle","St. Francis, Milwaukee County, Wisconsin","taxId",70764,"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},6164109,"Public works outlines upcoming paving and curb work on several Saint Francis streets",74,589000,663000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5431491-d109523cc76ac27cda14ef6e6e387843&start=589&end=663","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5431491-d109523cc76ac27cda14ef6e6e387843/thumbnail_589000.jpg","/articles/6164109/St-Francis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Public-works-outlines-upcoming-paving-and-curb-work-on-several-Saint-Francis-streets","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164109-e646a55c7255ed9f89db37bd80f225d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949681&Signature=iSXnZp8k7quDm9uJUIMhJQidQFrWW-0LJOTydxYHHxD78PEmFjlvsOOmn-kvl5LrOnhXcnM0Rt7JbPb9VFino-O-YXhdE0Y~E~mqX-AbL6uON49JxnUhAxSro1rv6lxWtiZ-5neAqkM35Y1xsOKg7hxEmj0wysNUAqVTmomE1FBZWJBaM595l1Jzj6b78UadsGAlyhcvic744GTzttk0vk~AG5dNxKqiG4l9HkrzGEbZhgcAiJB0EtRs8Ed24h2vFyjFf0f9QKfDP-z7rQ5CD4M01T~MF3gayv6czbqQHkytuJug7mHyzZmFC1Fz49M4LsiQ2SZD6GLGktIC2vBlBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","City public works staff provided a monthly update on the street improvement program, including a schedule for asphalt paving and related curb work.

Why it matters: Street repairs and repaving affect daily traffic, parking and property access for residents on the listed streets; the city said it is communicating directly with affected households.

Details provided: Staff reported asphalt paving is scheduled next week on Pennsylvania, Bombay, Elizabeth, Tripoli and Alabama. Phase 2 activities with contractor Stark include curb removal and pulverizing on Waterford, Hately and Bombay, with curb pouring expected later in the week.

Public notification: The update stated project notices were hand‑delivered to residents on the affected streets and that public works plans to provide weekly updates so residents know what to expect.

Action and timing: No council motion was required; the report described contractor scheduling and short‑term construction milestones. Staff also noted the city moved to reopen other phases of the program and is coordinating pour schedules.

Ending: The department head concluded the update and the meeting moved on to other department reports.","City public works staff reported asphalt paving scheduled next week for Pennsylvania, Bombay, Elizabeth, Tripoli and Alabama streets and described Phase 2 curb removal and pulverizing work on Stark, Waterford, Hately and Bombay.",{"_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},6164114,"Council approves Saint Francis Days carnival license, council attorney raises insurance certificate issue",46,326000,372000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5431491-d109523cc76ac27cda14ef6e6e387843&start=326&end=372","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5431491-d109523cc76ac27cda14ef6e6e387843/thumbnail_326000.jpg","/articles/6164114/St-Francis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-Saint-Francis-Days-carnival-license-council-attorney-raises-insurance-certificate-issue","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164114-e1e4a4a4f8e3de7d52e285147ddd675c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949681&Signature=cRQSVNko~IOPo1RPpo7EJcSFwktAihSRA909qy3bE6JnELzxhsHZoXMbyczENiUFtH3dCHiFMg4hWlzJgetLj85lRRyZDUcHq~tLg-B555YiQSjN-d6SJDL-1hVsPRqtDkYKsdt5FBYpbXrt-W9lQ1e4Rc9OvHhuhHeT1r0QVoNOLqpTsgT9j6jtVajiDb1ep5YO~-Zz9wPRtG~AOK6KDCb5UiIEY0OVnPF3WrQA3XmCj3kUFnOYN1w42FB3lWZQcPtJbb7IMBYDSVML43ngCQeLJDeJYot-w5KmzdbrHYLM5G5CFEW0rtkhxzGZoiwmQAHvwHhlPs8O9O7hAF-xaA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council approved a carnival license for Saint Francis Days, operated by Wenzel Amusements LLC, with the council attorney flagging a discrepancy in the certificate of insurance submitted for the event.

Why it matters: The city code requires a certificate of insurance naming the city as an additional insured for the event; the certificate on file stated the city is listed as an additional insured only if the event organizer has a contract with Saint Francis Days, which the city attorney said is contrary to the code.

What staff reported: During the licensing committee report, a council member moved to approve the carnival license for August 2025 and referenced input from the city attorney on the certificate of insurance requirement. The city attorney explained that the submitted certificate provided additional‑insured status only when a contract exists, which did not meet the ordinance requirement.

Action taken: The council approved the carnival license subject to provision of a certificate of insurance naming the city as an additional insured pursuant to the city’s code of ordinances; the meeting record shows the motion carried (\"Ayes have it\").

Implications: The action conditions approval on compliance with the city’s insurance requirement before the event; no further amendments were recorded in the transcript.

Ending: Licensing business continued with several operator license renewals approved without controversy.","The council approved a carnival license for Saint Francis Days (Wenzel Amusements LLC) subject to a certificate of insurance but the city attorney noted the submitted certificate named the city as additional insured only if a contract exists, which conflicts with the city code requirement.",{"_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},6164119,"Council approves TID assignment consent for 3700 South Lake Drive financing",67,511000,578000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5431491-d109523cc76ac27cda14ef6e6e387843&start=511&end=578","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5431491-d109523cc76ac27cda14ef6e6e387843/thumbnail_511000.jpg","/articles/6164119/St-Francis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Council-approves-TID-assignment-consent-for-3700-South-Lake-Drive-financing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164119-0053fdeb0b9483eb3577a8b7124b63b7/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949681&Signature=D4x1o3Cn~mBCPbeMCav3XL7~Rn-CpFKBXXqyjU5bwNeQaDeCkYyg3yI9qBwYdsgx~3LAxqWDNeeLeVSWa-3Pvmb12QFxQEX3NeLhdHXtPMLWi8t9grT3TulAKlZVvtXHj2-iG8s6p5pzq~3s1H1aejZAGNBp5W-dax8cuv9bWiiROzMg6wNG0lAciNIwCSINpNuIfWWIfZXMqs-we4xYdg3wLq993rmTs0LLBaU7y-7gAm4rTBhoi-We5o3in2GHFD0UgktxgX8UiOQ06kRZyxRCp8AzsJL1frvuZMNan8~1-qjI1H6fuhJknVRTqmiMgRP2sGK0FY0648rxG83q9A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The City Council approved consent to assignment and a related security agreement for tax‑incremental financing (TIF) payments tied to the 3700 South Lake Drive development, allowing the developer to pledge future TIF revenues as collateral to their lender.

Why it matters: Allowing a developer to pledge future TIF reimbursements can make private financing more favorable for projects the city previously agreed to support through TIF; staff said the measure mirrors arrangements used for other local developments.

Presentation and staff rationale: A staff speaker told the council the request came from the developer of the 3700 South Lake Drive project and that the proposed agreement follows the same format used for prior projects, citing examples such as 4200 On The Lake and Bear. The speaker said the developer’s pledge of TIF receipts is intended to secure better loan terms.

Action taken: The council voted to approve the consent to assignment and security agreement; the transcript records a vote outcome in favor (\"Ayes have it\"). No motion text, mover, or recorded named roll call for this specific item was captured in the transcript excerpt.

Scope and precedent: Staff characterized the document as consistent with earlier approvals, and recommended the council authorize execution of the agreement to enable the developer’s financing.

Ending: The council proceeded to other business after approving the consent; no further conditions or amendments were recorded in the meeting transcript.","The City Council approved consent to assignment and a security agreement allowing a developer to pledge TIF payments for financing on the 3700 South Lake Drive project; staff said the arrangement matches prior practice on similar developments.",{"_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},6164124,"Resident urges council to preserve historic library amid proposed 12‑acre Triangle redevelopment",198,77000,275000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5431491-d109523cc76ac27cda14ef6e6e387843&start=77&end=275","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5431491-d109523cc76ac27cda14ef6e6e387843/thumbnail_77000.jpg","/articles/6164124/St-Francis/Milwaukee-County/Wisconsin/Resident-urges-council-to-preserve-historic-library-amid-proposed-12acre-Triangle-redevelopment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6164124-701aa839e76bec1e642772cc3eacdccd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770949681&Signature=ZK8vypMSBhxKjzdZBIz5xaS-8fEmP2XoV6wpg9E59nYT2csWMsLnzL4U7WkQb3VuMTi2b3vWCnuEST6P~OhlVVK-akZjaPxqpYUREaSYQ1gADQoUPNn6-WPC-VR~X1PGs8vVB6j5h5Epcro7jB990TdAbr41XSP-Lg8Xxlh-w1pV-5IMXNhRs7aY-3UgmvRjJnpVKV3W0~nwGZqn5ci4tJn4F9CxbgmR5r-KNNgInqbiNCoqCcwVaItKet2SaYRt7guwJwZJTrrYeHylKS1GMYc8067vZjReRNtmYREyFGqGxteZ0RNYtNL457QQ7alKnffY4kuVxYOgc0g0g3HefA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rick Urbanowicz, a Saint Francis resident, told the City Council during public comment that the city’s library should not be part of a developer’s proposal for a 12‑acre parcel known as the Triangle and that the community paid for the library primarily through donations. “This council needs to inform the city administrator that this library is not for sale to any developer,” Urbanowicz said.

Why it matters: The library occupies a central location on two major bus routes, and the resident framed it as a historic asset paid for largely by local donations; council members said the matter is at an early stage and no formal decision has been made.

Urbanowicz recounted past local fundraising and said the library is in good physical shape. “It would cost much less money to repair air conditioners or other items than destroying our beautiful library,” he said. He urged the council to tell developers to pursue alternatives to using the library site, saying, “The library is history to the city of Saint Francis.”

Council and staff response: After public comment, council members and staff reiterated that no decisions are pending. An alderman noted the item is “early in the process” and encouraged residents to stay informed. A council member mentioned that libraries are closing in other parts of Wisconsin and Milwaukee County and said the city must “keep options open.”

Scope and next steps: The comments addressed a preliminary presentation the council received on June 17 about a proposal from Cream City Investments for the 12‑acre Triangle. The presentation was described in public comment as preliminary, and speakers and council members said more work and formal steps are required before the council would vote on any land sale or redevelopment plan.

What the council did: No motion or formal action regarding the library or the Triangle property was taken during the meeting; the topic appeared only in public comment and subsequent brief council remarks. The transcript records council members encouraging continued public attendance and information gathering.

Community context: Several council members thanked volunteers and staff for recent city events and reminded the public of procedural rules for public comment; one council member invited the resident to return to the next meeting to speak if desired.

Ending note: The council did not take action on the Triangle proposal or on any disposition of the library at this meeting; presenters and residents said the matter remains preliminary and unresolved.","A resident told the Saint Francis City Council the city-funded library should not be used as a bargaining chip in a preliminary redevelopment plan for the 12‑acre Triangle property; council members said no decisions have been made and encouraged residents to stay informed.","actionData","errors"]

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