February 19, 2009
SPECIAL MEETING of the COMMON
COUNCIL of the City of Cuba City, February 19, 2009.
Mayor RJ Beinborn presiding. Called to order at 4:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor RJ Beinborn, Alderpersons JF Beinborn, JD Bousley, RH Goldthorpe
KF Junk (4:07 p.m.), MS Puls, RD Stratton, LP Weber, GE Welp
Also Present: KH Schultz, GL Droessler, SC Zach, L Schweigert
It was noted that a copy of the agenda for this meeting was posted on the bulletin board at City Hall and
delivered to the Tri-County Press and each member of the Common Council on 02/17/2009.
Moved by Alderperson Weber and seconded by Alderperson Beinborn that the Common
Council find that this meeting was properly called and convened and proper
notice given pursuant to s. 19.84, Wis. Stats. Motion carried: Ayes-7; Noes-0;
Absent-1.
Lou Schweigert was present on behalf of the Cuba City Community Development Corporation. He presented the
Council with information regarding the impact of the location of new families
to Cuba City. He noted that the CCCDC would like to obtain funds for several
marketing expenses, including theme development, web site upgrade, expansion,
position and maintenance, consulting fees, and other media outlets. He
stressed that these funds would not replace job creations programs but would
work together toward community development. The CCCDC would work closely with
the Chamber of Commerce, City of Presidents Committee and other local groups.
The CCCDC is requesting that the Council consider a budget of $10,000 annually
for three years to accomplish these goals. The CCCDC is also requesting that
the Council consider an immediate request of $5000 for website costs. The
CCCDC will contact local organizations and businesses to request contributions
to offset the project costs. Moved by Alderperson Bousley and seconded by
alderperson Stratton that the Common Council approve a commitment of up to
$5,000 for a website upgrade, with funding to come from the Economic
Development account, and understanding that funds will be solicited from others
to help offset the costs. Motion carried: Ayes-8; Noes-0.
Moved by Alderperson Beinborn and seconded by Alderperson Goldthorpe that this meeting convene into closed
session under s. 19.85(1)(e) to discuss union matters. Motion carried:
Ayes-8; Noes-0. It was noted that this meeting is expected to reconvene in
open session. 4:37 p.m.
Also present during closed session were Clerk Schultz, DPW Droessler, and Steven Zach.
Moved by Alderperson Beinborn and seconded by Alderperson Weber that this meeting reconvene in open session.
Motion carried: Ayes-8; Noes-0. 5:16 p.m.
Moved by Alderperson Goldthorpe and seconded by Alderperson Puls that the Common Council retain
Attorney Steven Zach for union matters. Motion carried: Ayes-8; Noes-0.
Moved by Alderperson Welp and seconded by Alderperson Stratton that this meeting adjourn. Motion carried:
Ayes-8; Noes-0. 5:18 p.m.
Kathy H. Schultz
City Clerk-Treasurer
I hereby certify that the City Clerk-Treasurer has submitted the above minutes to me and I hereby by my
signature approve said minutes and all acts of the Common Council as set forth
herein.
Robert J Beinborn
Mayor
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