Grundy Reporter

City of Verona Common Council met Sept. 11.

Here is the minutes provided by the Council:

1. Mayor Hochkammer called the meeting to order at 7:04 p.m.

2. Pledge of Allegiance

3. Roll Call: Alderpersons Luke Diaz, Elizabeth Doyle, Sarah Gaskell, Jack Linder, Mac McGilvray, Heather Reekie and Brad Stiner present. Alderperson Evan Touchett was absent and excused.

Also present: City Administrator Jeff Mikorski, Planning Director Adam Sayre, Community Development Specialist Katherine Holt, City Attorney Bryan Kleinmaier, City Engineer Jeff Montpas, City Clerk Ellen Clark, MSA Professional Services Representative Jason Valerius, Forward Development Group Representative Ron Henshue, Commercial Horizons Representative Curt Mauer, and Festival Foods Representative Mark Anderson.

4. Public Comment:

• Jo Tucker, 3020 Shady Oak Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in opposition to the Northwest Neighborhood and Legends Edge Development, and presented a Legends Edge Opposition Petition signed by landowners in the proposed Northwest Neighborhood area.

• Ellen Khalifa, 1210 S. Whitney Way, Madison, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development.

• Zach Keryluk, 3010 Shady Oak Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in support of the Northwest Neighborhood development, and presented a Petition in Support of the Northwest Neighborhood Plan.

• Joe Wineke, 412 Edward Street, City of Verona, spoke in favor of Resolution No. R-17-044 Approving a Precise Implementation Plan located at 501 West Verona Avenue, 503 West Verona Avenue, 507 West Verona Avenue, 513 West Verona Avenue, 100 Legion Street, and 501-522 Topp Avenue that would allow for the construction of 243 apartment units and 23,495 square feet of commercial space.

• Curt Mauer, 572 Sir Howard Circle, Kohler, WI, introduced himself as a representative of Commercial Horizons, development partner with the Festival Foods project.

• Dave Schutz, 7445 Oak Hill Court, Town of Verona, spoke in opposition to the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and Legends Edge Development.

• Geoffrey Borman, 3006 Shady Oak Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in opposition to the Northwest Neighborhood and Legends Edge Development.

• Loveday Herrling, 4033 Barlow Road, Cross Plains, WI, spoke in support of the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and proposed uses.

• Kenneth Chung spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development.

• Caryl Owen, 3030 Shady Oak Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in opposition to the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and Legends Edge Development.

• Joe Fiala, 3142 Timber Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in support of the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and Legends Edge Development.

• Robert Ellis, 2970 Osmondson Road, Fitchburg, spoke in favor of the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and Legends Edge Development.

• Caleb Baltes, 5841 Scarlet Drive, Fitchburg, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development.

• Luke Lestikow, 847 Harper Dr., City of Verona, spoke in support of the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and Legends Edge Development.

• Jay Jurrens, 1025 Gateway Pass, City of Verona, spoke in support of the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and Legends Edge Development.

• Mack Keryluk, 3010 Shady Oak Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development.

• Ryan Ritter, 1026 Caribe Court, City of Verona, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development.

• Danielle Fessler, UW-Madison student, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development.

• Jack Keryluk, 3010 Shady Oak Lane, Town of Verona, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development.

• Theresa Kaegi, 6344 Goose Lake Drive, Town of Verona, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development.

• Paul Vetterli, 519 8th Avenue, New Glarus, WI, spoke in support of the Legends Edge Development.

• Charles Dykman, 4611 Tonyawatha Trail, Monona, WI, spoke in opposition of the Northwest Neighborhood Plan and Legends Edge Development as it is currently proposed.

5. Approval of Minutes from the August 28, 2017 Common Council Meeting:

Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Reekie, to approve the August 28, 2017 Common Council minutes. Motion carried 7-0.

6. Mayor’s Business:

• The mayor thanked everyone for speaking tonight, and for the respect that they showed one another

• The mayor sends his thoughts and prayers to those who are struggling now in other parts of the country after Hurricane Harvey and Hurricane Irma.

• The mayor welcomed K-9 Drea to the Verona Police Department.

7. Administrator’s Report

• The final Finance Committee meeting will be Wednesday, September 13, 2017 at 5 p.m.

• Forward Development Group & JSD Professional Services will be holding a Land Planning Design Workshop for the North Neighborhood on Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall.

• Dane County Cities & Villages Administration will be holding a membership meeting on Wednesday, September Sept. 20th at 5 p.m. at Waunakee Village Center.

8. Engineer’s Report

• The pavement for the 2017 street rehabilitation projects should be going down later this week

• The Lincoln Street Channel project is 50-60% complete.

9. Committee Reports

A. Finance Committee

(1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Payment of Bills. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Linder, to pay the bills in the amount of $5,300,533.15. Motion carried 7-0.

B. Planning Commission

(1) Discussion Re: City of Verona Northwest Neighborhood Plan.

Planning Director Adam Sayre stated the proposed Northwest Neighborhood Plan is generally bounded by CTH PD to the south, University Ridge Golf Course to the east, the Goodman Jewish Community Center to the west, and the Town of Verona to the north. This plan will guide the future growth and development of lands located northwest of the city. The Planning Commission discussed this item at its September meeting. Comments from the Planning Commission included concerns about densities and heights identified in the plan. The Planning Commission deferred action on the plan and requested the plan be forwarded to the Council for feedback. The Council is encouraged to provide detailed feedback on the plan. Jason Valerius, Project Manager for MSA Professional Services, gave an overview of the timeline and process followed by the city for this item thus far. Alder Diaz asked Valerius to discuss endangered species in this area. Valerius stated there are likely a couple of endangered species in the area. If the project moves forward, a study will have to be done regarding those species. Diaz asked what impact this project will have on the Ice Age Trail. Valerius responded that the trail could skirt along north edge of the plan. The exact route and amount of land reserved would still have to be worked out. One way or another, the trail will be there. Alder Stiner asked how the roads will be handled in this area. Sayre stated a Traffic Impact Analysis (TIA) would have to be done as part of the planning. Access points are limited. Alder Linder asked about the projected density of the commercial mixed use area. Valerius stated 15 units per acre at 65 feet high would be the limit. However, the city could approve up to 50 units per acre and up to 100 feet in height. Such a change would require an amendment to the city’s comprehensive plan. Linder stated that this would be a good spot for commercial mixed use, but he is not sold on the Legends Edge project. Density and transportation will have to be discussed further. He thanked everyone for coming out to speak tonight.

Mayor Hochkammer stated that a neighborhood plan would have to be approved, annexation would have to occur, and urban service area approval would have to go through the Regional Planning Commission before this, or any, project for this area could be approved. Alder Doyle thanked everyone for the feedback she received regarding this item, and echoed the need to preserve open space and the Ice Age Trail. Doyle asked why this particular parcel was identified for commercial or mixed use development. Valerius stated the traffic patterns and the topography were factors. The number of people going by the site is really what drives the project to that corner of the planning area. Doyle stated that the cost of housing in this area seems to be on the higher end. She would like to explore ways to see this property accessible to people of different incomes. Alder Gaskell stated she would like to see more attention paid to housing affordability. Alder Reekie stated that she would like to see more workforce housing included, and supports pre-emptively putting green space in the plan. Alder McGilvray stated that he would like more information about Legends Edge and how it works into the neighborhood plan. McGilvray asked if every landowner in this area was included in the conversations about this development. Sayre stated that all landowners were invited to the discussions held in June, as well as the public hearing. McGilvray asked what infrastructure will be needed. Sayre stated that most of the area is within the central zone, and could be serviced. As lands on Woods Road are developed, a booster will be necessary. Diaz stated that he is skeptical that the city is ready to be out in that area right now. He is not ready to commit current city resources to this big project. Mayor Hochkammer recommended that if anything comes up after this evening, Council members should funnel those questions or concerns through Mr. Sayre. (2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution No. R-17-043. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Diaz, to approve Resolution No. R-17-043 Approving a Precise Implementation Plan Located at 720-730 Schubert Street and Specifically Located on Lots 33 through 36 of the Hometown Grove Subdivision that would allow for the Construction of a Four-Unit Townhouse, with the following conditions:

1. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the Applicant shall submit a revised landscaping plan that provides full screening of the adjacent single-family lot to the south.

2. The Applicant shall obtain an erosion control permit prior to starting construction. Motion carried 7-0.

(3) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution No. R-17-044 Approving a Precise Implementation Plan located at 501 West Verona Avenue, 503 West Verona Avenue, 507 West Verona Avenue, 513 West Verona Avenue, 100 Legion Street, and 501-522 Topp Avenue that would allow for the Construction of 243 Apartment Units and 23,495 Square Feet of Commercial Space. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Doyle, to approve Resolution No. R-17-044 Approving a Precise Implementation Plan Located at 501 West Verona Avenue, 503 West Verona Avenue, 507 West Verona Avenue, 513 West Verona Avenue, 100 Legion Street, and 501-522 Topp Avenue that would allow for the Construction of 243 Apartment Units, and 23,495 Square Feet of Commercial Space, with the following conditions:

1. The PIP shall become effective upon Forward Development Group acquiring the properties identified within the Application boundaries.

2. Forward Development Group shall enter into a Developer’s Agreement with the City of Verona.

3. Prior to the issuance of the building permits, the Applicant shall submit a revised landscaping plan that conforms to the City’s landscaping point requirements.

4. The Applicant shall submit a bike parking plan for City Staff approval.

5. The Applicant shall submit a CSM for approval combining the parcels and dedicating right-of-way once Forward Development Group acquires the properties.

6. The Applicant shall request vacation of Topp Avenue per the requirements of Wisconsin State Statutes.

7. The Applicant shall complete a TIA for approval by City Staff. Discussion followed regarding the displacement of residents living in the apartments on Topp Avenue, affordability of the new housing units being built, the use of TIF money for the project, and the positive impact that redevelopment of this area will have on the entire city. Motion carried 4-2, with Diaz and Doyle voting no, and Reekie abstaining.

(4) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution No. R-17-045 Approving a General Development Plan for Festival Foods at 660 Hometown Circle that would allow for the Construction of a 67,867 Square Foot Grocery Store. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Linder, to approve Resolution No. R-17-045

Approving a General Development Plan for Festival Foods at 660 Hometown Circle that would allow for the Construction of a 67,867 Square Foot Grocery Store, with the following conditions:

1. The GDP shall become effective upon Festival Foods/Applicant acquiring the properties identified within the GDP.

2. Prior to the GDP becoming effective, the City and Festival Foods shall enter into a store rehabilitation/vacant store agreement Discussion followed regarding the trees currently on this lot, requested exemptions to Downtown Overlay District zoning requirements, number of parking spots, and number of employees. Motion carried 5-2, with Stiner and Diaz voting no.

(5) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Ordinance No. 17-900 Renaming a Portion of North Nine Mound Road. This item was not taken up by the Common Council, as it was not properly noticed with a Public Hearing for tonight’s meeting. This item will appear on the September 25, 2017 Common Council agenda, along with a Public Hearing.

C. Joint Planning Committee

(1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution No. R-17-046 Approving an Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map that Creates Three (3) Lots at 1997 County Highway PB in the Town of Verona. Motion by Linder, seconded by Reekie, to approve Resolution No. R-17-046 Approving an Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map that Creates Three (3) Lots at 1997 County Highway PB in the Town of Verona. The proposed CSM will create three lots at 1997 CTH PB. Lot 1 will contain the existing house, and lots 2 and 3 will contain future single-family houses. Motion carried 7-0.

(2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Resolution No. R-17-047 Approving an Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map Modifying the Lot Lines at 2009 Manhattan Drive in the Town of Verona. Motion by Linder, seconded by Gaskell, to approve Resolution No. R-17-047 Approving an Extraterritorial Certified Survey Map Modifying the Lot Lines at 2009 Manhattan Drive in the Town of Verona. The proposed CSM will modify the lots at 2009 Manhattan Drive. No additional lots will be created with this CSM. Motion carried 7-0.

D. Public Safety and Welfare Committee

(1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: A Special Event Permit Application for Fall Fest on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m., from Le Jordan, Verona Area Chamber of Commerce. Motion by Reekie, seconded by Gaskell, to approve a Special Event Permit Application for Fall Fest on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m., from Le Jordan, Verona Area Chamber of Commerce, with the following contingencies:

1. That the petting zoo occurs with a licensed business

2. That the fire department issues a permit for the outdoor fire pit

3. That Parks Department approval is provided for tractor or horse-drawn hay rides in the park This is the first year for this event, which will be held at Veteran’s Park. A Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License is required for this event. Motion carried 7-0.

(2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: An Application for a Temporary Class “B”/”Class B” Retailer’s License from the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce for Fall Fest on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. at Veteran’s Park. Motion by Reekie, seconded by McGilvray, to approve a Temporary Class “B”/ ”Class B” Retailer’s License from the Verona Area Chamber of Commerce for Fall Fest on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 4 p.m. – 11 p.m. at Veteran’s Park. The Temporary Retailer’s License will allow the Chamber to serve beer and wine within the fenced area of the Fall Fest event. A licensed bartender will be on site at all times during the event. Motion carried 7-0.

E. Public Works/Sewer & Water Committee

(1) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Change Order No. 1 for Project IDs 2016-103, 2016-114 and 2016-122 Traffic Signal Projects. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Diaz, to approve Change Order No. 1 for Project IDs 2016-103, 2016-114 and 2016-122 Traffic Signal Projects in the amount of 27,074.41. This change order is to rectify as-built quantities as required for additional curb and gutter and pavement replacement, and additional pavement markings. Contract value after Change Order No. 1 is $606,661.21. Motion carried 7-0.

(2) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Change Order No. 2 for Project 2015-104 Downtown Streetscape Stage II and III. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Diaz, to approve Change Order No. 2 for Project 2015-104 Downtown Street Scape Stage II and III in the amount of $49,937.01. Change Order No. 2 is to rectify as-built quantities for additional water and sanitary sewer, pavement wedging and utility repairs within Main Street. Contract value after Change Order No. 2 is $1,920,260.16. Motion carried 7-0.

(3) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Amendment No. 4 for 2014 Municipal Storm Water Services. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Diaz, to approve Amendment No. 4 for 2014 Municipal Storm Water Services in the amount of $14,500. This amendment is for additional design services and permitting to complete the West Park Basin Dredging and Lincoln Street Channel Phase II. Contract value after Amendment No. 4 is $93,150. Motion carried 7-0.

(4) Discussion and Possible Action Re: Partial Release of Platted Public Utility Easement at Cross Point Estates. Motion by McGilvray, seconded by Diaz, to approve the Partial Release of Platted Utility Easement at Cross Point Estates. The Cross Point Estates plat requires the release of previously platted utility easements. A new easement has been created for public utility use in correlation with the design of the subdivision. Motion carried 7-0.

10. Old Business

A. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Selection of a City Council Representative to the Plan Commission. Alder Doyle nominated Alder Diaz as the City Council Representative to the Plan Commission. Alder McGilvray nominated Alder Linder as the City Council Representative to the Plan Commission. On roll call: Alder Stiner – Linder, Alder Diaz – Diaz, Alder Doyle – Diaz, Alder Gaskell – Diaz, Alder Linder – Linder, Alder McGilvray – Linder, Alder Reekie – Diaz. 4 votes for Diaz, 3 votes for Linder. Motion failed.

11. New Business

A. Discussion and Possible Action Re: Approval of Operator Licenses. Motion by Linder, seconded by Doyle, to approve operator license applications for Connie Andrew for Pasqual’s Cantina; Guy Evans IV for Drafthouse; and Michael Feiler, independent. Motion carried 7-0.

12. Announcements

• Mayor Hochkammer stated the annual Fitch-Rona EMS meeting will be Monday, October 16th at 7:00 p.m. at the Verona Fire/EMS Station, 101 Lincoln Street.

13. Adjournment: Motion by Diaz, seconded by Reekie, to adjourn at 9:54 p.m. Motion carried 7-0.

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